Welcome ! This is a great opportunity to practice reading and writing in Spanish with your fellow Rocket Spanish learners. So browse some of the posts, take your Spanish reading skills for a spin and when you're ready, introduce yourself and get chatting! Don't be afraid to make mistakes - these are learners just like you and they're here to help.
Hear It Say It! - Say the English out loud
Probably everyone already does this but I wasn't and it does make a difference. When going through this section, I would always repeat the Spanish out loud but just mentally note the English translation. That was a mistake. Now I repeat both out loud unti...
6 replies - Last post by jolietil - March 24, 2017
Mauricio is speaking too quickly on "participacion" for me
I need to hear participacion slower for my slow tongue! How can I hear this word spoken slower? Thanks! John
2 replies - Last post by Phédre nó Delaunay de Montréve - March 23, 2017
¡Hola! Me llamo es Shyra. Tengo veintinueve años. Trabajo para comidas a domicilio. El trabajo me tengo es satisface mucho. Lo disfruto. También me gusta ver artes marciales mixtas. Mi luchador favorito es Alexander Gustafsson. ¡Yo nombré mi conejo despu...
5 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - February 28, 2017
How are you supposed to use hear it say it?
I see you can record your version in Spanish, but does it grade you on how accurate your pronunciation is or you are supposed to grade yourself?
5 replies - Last post by garymf - February 13, 2017
a todos de mis amigos en Rocket Spanish. Saludos, Dan
6 replies - Last post by Phédre nó Delaunay de Montréve - January 8, 2017
In lesson 2.4 of Spanish both speakers switch constantly between tu and usted form, for instance Maurice says: mira(tu), siga(usted), entiendes(tu). Amy also switches all the time. That sounds highly unrealistic. Please explain.
7 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - January 5, 2017
how to improve your Spanish PRONUNCIATION
Hola, My name is Laeticia. I hope everybody is doing well. I've been starting Rocket Spanish for a while. Do you guys know any effective ways to enhance/ improve Spanish pronunciation? Thanks in advance.
13 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - November 28, 2016
Rocket Language Conversation Course Book - Audio?
I just downloaded the Spanish Conversation Course book, and it says right at the beginning, "If you are reading this book from your computer, you can listen to these words and phrases aloud! Simply position your cursor over a Spanish word or phrase loca...
9 replies - Last post by KellyMJara - September 17, 2016
I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet, I am having difficulties in getting the microphone to work on Google Chrome, my microphone works fine on other applications, could someone please give me some advice on fixing this?
2 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - July 27, 2016
how to improve your Spanish PRONUNCIATION
Hola, My name is Laeticia. I hope everybody is doing well. I've been starting Rocket Spanish for a while. Do you guys know any effective ways to enhance/ improve Spanish pronunciation? Thanks in advance.
2 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - June 22, 2016
Points transference to new updated system
Hola! I understand that the Rocket Languages group is still working out some kinks, but my points are wiped out right after I have completed a lesson. It is extremely agravating; esp. since the emails I receive form my RL teacher Mauricio Evlampieff keep ...
0 replies - Last post by Matthew-H68 - June 18, 2016
Hola , To introduce myself I am Dusty ( real name David ) ....i get asked Alot if it's my real name lol ....anyway I live in England with a strong regional accent they call scouse ( liverpool ) I decided to learn spanish but have only just realised this t...
9 replies - Last post by dusty-lfc - June 16, 2016
Is there any way to easily port words and phrases from the conversational Spanish lessons to anki?
10 replies - Last post by Karen-B1 - May 21, 2016
Skype is now blocked in Morocco
The one opportunity I had to speak to people in Spanish. As if these telecom companies don't rake in enough money already...
4 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - March 1, 2016
Hi Rocket Languages, I'm having trouble with my mic in the Spanish course. We recently had to get a new mic to replace a the older one cause it got broken. I've tried fixing it in the ways that I know how, but they haven't worked. Got any Advice? Brittan...
1 reply - Last post by Matthew-H68 - February 29, 2016
I'm just coming back to Rocket Spanish after several years. Can't find Megagames that I purchased previously?
8 replies - Last post by Diana-dep1 - February 2, 2016
what is the difference between lo sé and yo sé?
10 replies - Last post by leilayell_07 - January 25, 2016
Hola a todos, Espero que todos ustedes pasen una Feliz Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo. Saludos, Ricardo
6 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - December 25, 2015
Module 1.8 If you ask someone to spell a word in Spanish for you, that person may differentiate 'b' and 'v' by talking about beh grande (big 'b') and beh pequeño (little 'v'). Should this be "big B and little b."?
6 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - December 16, 2015
Reading, writing, hearing, and speaking
Quite some time ago I adopted the Scriptorium Technique described in the Advanced Learning section of this web site. I think it helped me a lot, since it caused me to slow down and really examine each sentence as I wrote it out. Now I am beginning to thin...
9 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - December 9, 2015
Hola a todos, Are there written transcripts available for the lessons? If so, how can I find them, please. Sherri
2 replies - Last post by quilthis1 - December 5, 2015
Hola a todos. Quiero comenzar una conversación para practicar la lectura y escitura en español. El tema es "¿qué van a hacer en el Día de Acción de Gracias?" Por mi parte, voy a cocinar y comer un pavo con mi novia, y mirar la pelicula, "Alice's Restaura...
6 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - November 30, 2015
Tengo Unas Frases Nuevas! (A.k.a. Spanish Phrases Everyone Can Use)
Hi everyone, One of the most important points of learning Spanish for me is creating phases (whether they're useful or not!) to help me speed up my conjugation skills, and, consequentially, become more proficient. I'm actually planning to order in Spanish...
13 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - November 11, 2015
I'm using my iPad and am on lesson 2.4 Play It. There is no recording happening and I can't even get the conversation moving from one sentence to the next. What's happening? The lessons on my iPad worked fine in the old format and they work OK on the Mac ...
2 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - October 25, 2015
Do you stillhave live video one hour lessons for twenty dollarsDo you still .
Do you still have one hour lessons one on one with live video
4 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - October 22, 2015
Coma ama una mujer - Jennifer Lopez
Thought I would pass along the title of this album - it's my favorite so far in Spanish. Of course, as Mauricio says in the course, "Sobre gustos, no hay nada escrito." :-)
8 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - October 11, 2015
Hi All, I've just come across the first (!) book in Spanish written by an Hispanic that I've found to be both interesting and not too difficult to follow. One of my conversation exchange partners passed it on to me, and from the sounds of it, the author'...
12 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - September 30, 2015
Beginner Introductions/Conversations!
Hola! Me llamo Jo y soy de Inglaterra. Quiero hablar Español – estoy aprendiendo pero necesito ayudar! Hasta la proxima! Gracias. I have just started the Spanish Premium level and thought it would be nice for somewhere for beginners to start posting on t...
52 replies - Last post by Elizabeth-H28 - September 25, 2015
Hay alguien aqui que quiere practicar el espanol por correo electronico ?
1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - August 26, 2015
Pronto será El Día de la Independencía aqui en los Estados Unidos. Nos estadounidenses celebramos en maneras diferentes. ¿Cómo celebrarás este día especial?
6 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - June 29, 2015
Finding Spanish speakers on Skype?
Any recommendations? Dan, I think I remember reading that you were doing this.
35 replies - Last post by Diana-dep1 - June 26, 2015
Cómo évitar la desmotivación en el aprendisaje del español
Another good article to read as we all get discouraged at one time or another in learning a different language: - http://www.veintemundos.com/magazines/102-en/
4 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - June 19, 2015
Hola a todos, Just recently I've been unable to access the videos on the Destinos site as well as Nuevos Destinos and I'm wondering if anyone else has had trouble Saludos, Ricardo
2 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - June 15, 2015
is izzquierda used in conversation for left
are their two different words for (left) in spanish
25 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - May 20, 2015
pero no hay como. <----- What does that mean?
Yes, I like to travel, but I don't see how. Sí, me gusta viajar, pero no hay como. what does "no hay como" mean?? I am RELI confused.
5 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - May 12, 2015
Rocket Spanish Member Newsletter #18 and above
I have been able to locate all the newsletters up to #17. Why can't I find 18 and above?
10 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - May 8, 2015
I think it is interesting that Tierra is used as the name for planet Earth and also as a general word for land or soil. Makes more sense than separate words I think. And in honor of the day I am listening to Wind on the Water by Graham Nash and David Cro...
1 reply - Last post by Ava Dawn - May 8, 2015
How do I switch to rocket spanish
7 replies - Last post by george-gmh - April 25, 2015
I'm on it! Film: a crisis situation suddenly confronts the team and someone yells this. I hope I can remember these expressions...
2 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - April 22, 2015
Interesting expression I just came across listening to a video. "I'll take it." From the context it was clear what was meant, but to look at the expression written, I wouldn't have guessed that.
5 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - April 13, 2015
In lesson 4.4 Amy says cual prefiere? Mauricio says cual es la sopa del dia? Amy is which, Mauricio is what. The flag says if there is no accent mark it is translated which. Why is the accent mark not deleted in amy sentence...
11 replies - Last post by Jo--110 - April 1, 2015
¡Cómo olvidar esa canción! Is this correct. I only see an infinitive verb, not a conjugated verb. (How could one forget that song). Should there be a conjugated verb like poder before olvider?
4 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - February 24, 2015
Porque hay harta gente que no he visto en mucho tiempo. I tried googling the word harta and I am not successful in finding the translation. RS translate it as tons or in Romania translate as sick.
14 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - February 19, 2015
¿Qué hacer cuando no me importa quién gane el Superbowl?
¡Tener una fiesta de fútbol!
11 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - February 13, 2015
What are methods for training one´s ears for Spanish?
15 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - February 1, 2015
Las Noticias en España Lento
Hola a todos. ¿Alguno de ustedes hacer suscribir a "Las Noticias en Español lento"? Parace como un buen recurso, pero no quiero gastar dinero si está no utíl. Gracias por tus respuestas. Saludos, Dan
3 replies - Last post by Hugh-F5 - January 22, 2015
La máquina condestadora
Hola a todos, I recently went to a medical clinic where everyone, be they native speakers or not, speak both Spanish and English. My answering machine greeting is in Spanish to thwart unwanted calls and because of that, "la enfermera" Anita, a native sp...
1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - January 10, 2015
Las Aventuras de Víctor en España
Hola amigos, I'm wondering what those who ordered this think about it. I have been enjoying it and have listened through Capítulo 22. Ten chapters to go, and then I will go back through it many times over. Saludos, Ricardo
3 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - January 3, 2015