We’ve been busy behind the scenes making your learning experience smoother, more inclusive, and a lot more customizable. Whether you’re practicing your speaking skills or fine-tuning your vocabulary, our latest update for Android, iOS, and Desktop has something for everyone.
Here is a look at what’s landing in your app within the next week.
A Fresh Look for the Role Playing Activity
We know that the Role Playing activity is where the magic happens; it’s where you put your skills to the test in real-world scenarios. We’ve redesigned the activity with a focus on improving your user experience.
- Cleaner Interface: Less clutter, more focus on the conversation.
- Intuitive Flow: We’ve streamlined the transitions between prompts to keep your momentum going.
- Enhanced Feedback: It’s now easier to see how you’re doing in real-time without breaking your immersion.
Accessibility for Everyone (VPAT Compliance)
Inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword for us; it’s a priority. We’ve overhauled our color palettes and prompt designs to meet VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) requirements.
These changes ensure that users with visual impairments or color vision deficiencies can navigate our platform with ease. Best of all? These improvements aren't just for mobile; we’ve rolled them out across the Desktop version as well. Learning should be accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Total Immersion: Hide English Translations
Ready to take the training wheels off? We’ve added a highly requested feature: the ability to hide English translations for target language words and phrases.
Pro Tip: If you're feeling confident, toggle the translations off to force your brain to think entirely in your new language. If you get stuck, you can always toggle them back on!
This feature is now live on both Mobile and Desktop (see Settings), giving you full control over your immersion levels.
Connect with Us: Book a Demo
Need a little extra guidance or want to see how our platform can work for you? We’ve made it easier than ever to get in touch. You can now book a demo call with our Customer Success team directly through the app. Just click on the link on your dashboard to book in. We’re here to help you get the most out of your learning journey.
Under the Hood
While the big features get the spotlight, our engineering team has also been "squashing" various minor bugs that were overstaying their welcome. These under-the-hood fixes mean:
- Faster load times.
- Improved app stability.
- A generally "snappier" feel across all devices.
Ready to Dive In?
The latest version of the app is rolling out now. Head over to the App Store or Google Play Store to update, or simply sign in on your browser to see the changes to the desktop version.
Rocket Spanish Learners, Something New Is on the Way!
In a few weeks time, we’ll be releasing completely updated Rocket Spanish Level 1 Audio Lessons. These lessons were originally created over 15 years ago, so we’re refreshing them to better reflect how Spanish is used today (a lot has changed in 15 years!).
You can expect more relevant topics, practical vocabulary, and lots of new audio examples.
If you’re a Rocket Spanish member, you’ll get the updated lessons at no extra cost. The new lessons will replace the current ones, which won’t be available once the update is complete.
We think you’ll really enjoy the new content, whether you’re reviewing or going through Level 1 again.
P.S. Something We’re Glad to Support
We recently had the chance to donate one of our courses to the Selfless Love Foundation Annual Auction supporting the U.S. child welfare system. The event raised $6 million for youth impacted by foster care, an outcome we’re grateful to have contributed to.
