Italian Feedback and Comments

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writing exercises

Have to get on my soap box once again. At least for the New Year. Wondered why all the exercises have more points than the writing ones, as to me they take more time and effort than speaking and repeating. I get that flash cards are quick and don't requir...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 14, 2021

Points

I feel the point system is just horrible and wish they would just get rid of it. Use 2 other language programs, both paid for. One does not expect you to do a minimum, the other tells you have met your goal for the week. Neither compares you to other lear...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 14, 2021

Rocket Italian Point Cheaters

Hey! So my when i looked just a few minutes ago i saw Ron-Antibes1,292 days9,756Which concerned me because someone cant get so many points he would have to be doing so many points per day to stay on the leaderboard just spamming complete…. So ANNOYING ANY...

2 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 14, 2021

Buon Natale a tutti!

Wishing everyone at Rocket, and fellow language travellers, a great Christmas.  Here's to a great New Year as well!  Ci vediamo. Chris

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - January 12, 2021

Help. I am unable to make flashcards in 2021 edition

I have emailed the help team on several occasions and still have not heard back. I am not able to make a private flashcard set on the 2021 version of Rocket Italian from my imported vocabulary. When I try, I get a red error message in the lower left hand ...

3 replies - Last post by lauren--218 - January 6, 2021

2021 Edition is TERRIBLE

Is there a way of going back to the 2020 edition of Rocket Italian? The new version is terrible! The sidebar on the left takes up 30% of the screen space and it serves absolutely no purpose. Whose idea was this?!

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - December 4, 2020

Leaderboard

Why does the Leaderboard Position not match the position shown in the leaderboard list below it. It is always off by one position.

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 23, 2020

Point bar graph

Wondered why the points for today 19th October in 2021 edition are showing 963 points in top bar,but in bar graph only just over 400. Not sure if it is a glitch,as the other days have reflected the correct amount

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 21, 2020

bar graph

Sorted, when I logged out and then logged in again it reflected the correct bar graph amount. So not a glitch

0 replies - Last post by Maxie - October 20, 2020

All conversations Level 1

In the “Survival Kit and Review” lesson it appears that “All Conversations” and “All Reviews” have disappeared.They are there in Levels 2 and 3, and in other Rocket courses.Are they to be reinstated?

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 16, 2020

New to Rocket

Hi I am Sharon from beautiful Vancouver Island. I am passionate about languages and am learning a few simultaneously, but decided to concentrate on one in particular. So decided to purchase the Rocket Italian. Am enjoying it immensely, challenging and ove...

1 reply - Last post by ChrisM108 - October 10, 2020

Translation of "preferisco mangiare a case".

Da Lezione 5.9: Mi piaceva andare al ristorante, ma adesso preferisco mangiare a casa. I used to like eating out, but now (I) prefer cooking my meals. I am certain the the correct translation is "I prefer to eat at home" As I have said before, the diff...

3 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - September 7, 2020

Saving Lesson Flash Cards to My Flash Cards

Ciao! Does anyone know if it's possible to save certain flash cards from the lessons to My Flash Cards in My Tools? Or do you have to create them manually yourself? Grazie.

2 replies - Last post by Steven1717 - August 18, 2020

Order of lessons

Ciao at tutti! Are you supposed to do one audio lesson followed by one culture lesson? (i.e. 1.1, followed by 1.5, then back to 1.2, then 1.6), or should you take them all in order? 1.1, 1.2, 1.3... Perhaps the answer is obvious, but I'm anxious to get to...

2 replies - Last post by Steven1717 - August 13, 2020

points

points are not calculated correctly.  Is anyone else having this problem?

5 replies - Last post by ChrisM108 - August 2, 2020

italian flashcards

I am trying to make a custom flashcard set. I have it set to private and gave it a name, but when I type in an Italian word and its translation, can click "create card" button at the bottom, nothing at all happens, and it says I have 0 cards. What am I mi...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 8, 2020

Translation for "Vuoi dire che dobbiamo lasciare questo bellissimo posto?"

Ciao, In lesson 4.5 The Tuscan Countryside It has "Vuoi dire che dobbiamo lasciare questo bellissimo posto?" is translated to "Do (you) mean that (we) have to leave this beautiful town?" Posto means place or post. So should the translation read "Do (you...

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - May 20, 2020

What is the correct / proper way to move through the lessons?

Ciao a tutti ! I was wondering if there is a correct / proper / recommended way to move through the interactive audio lessons and language & culture lessons. For example, is it better to do one each or to finish with all the interactive lessons and then m...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - April 21, 2020

Translation Confusion

I frequent see translations in lessons that do not seem quite right and  make me unsure of what I thought was correct.  Here is an example from lesson 5.7:  Aspettando il tuo arrivo, ho parlato con Maria.   While waiting for you to arrive, (I) ...

2 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - March 9, 2020

Bought 3 levels of the course but can’t access on the App

Help please. I’ve just paid for all 3 levels but when I try to access the course on the app (to speak) my purchases aren’t there - just the free ones I was trying out. Do I have to do something? Thank you

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - February 24, 2020

Translation of "per fare una bella cena ai miei amici"

In lesson 6.1, "per fare una bella cena ai miei amici" is translated as "to make a good dinner for my friends.  Should it be written "per i miei amici" instead of "ai miei amici", which I believe means " to my friends"? Thanks, Jack Korpi

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - February 6, 2020

Why won't the Certification Test for Rocket Italian Module 16 upload?

When I click on the Module 16 Certification Test button...the test doesn't appear.  The little circle just keeps revolving.  What's up?

5 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 27, 2020

Rocket Italian - Travelogues or Level 3?

After finishing Level 2 of Rocket Italian would it be better to carry on with Level 3 OR switch to the  Italian Travelogues course?  Any advice appreciated.

2 replies - Last post by dianalundbom - December 23, 2019

Stars on dialogue lines

What happened to the starts at the right side of each line of dialog?  I used to click on those to add to my Vocabulary, but now I don't see the starts anymore.

6 replies - Last post by ChrisM108 - December 5, 2019

Benchmark on app?

Any ideas from tech as to when My Benchmark will be available on the app? I only have web access via an iPad, and it doesn’t work that way, despite being visible. Grazie.

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 28, 2019

Grazie - Advanced Learning

Thank you for the advanced learning tips you have provided in your course.  I have applied some and found that I am learning much better now - especially  #22 Alexander Arguelles' Scriptorium Technique - it has made a world of difference for me.

0 replies - Last post by Sno-J1 - October 23, 2019

Module 9 Certification Test - no audio prompt on the first test "HEAR IT"

The  recording prompt appears but there is no audio prompt preceding it!

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - September 6, 2019

Flashcard section

Flash cards lesson 8.3 not working correctly

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - September 5, 2019

Module certification on app?

I can’t find certification on the app and using an iPad, using the website doesn’t enable me to record. I know from an earlier enquiry that tablets aren’t recommended for the website but as I don’t have a computer, it would be helpful to use the app for c...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - August 31, 2019

Hear it say it icon permanently red

I have completed lesson 2.3, but the icon for "Hear it Say it" seems to be stuck on red (= "hard") even though I've managed to complete it satisfactorily.  The others are green. I did this reinforcement exercise some days ago, so it should have refreshed ...

2 replies - Last post by Peter--252 - August 21, 2019

Problems after latest update

Hi, After last updates my iPAD pro crashes the app as soon as I try to record something. My PC just crashed whilst in the website on chrome and trying to record. Known issue?

3 replies - Last post by PhilW6 - July 10, 2019

Where can I find a transcript of the audio lessons?

Where can I find a transcript of the audio lesson?

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 14, 2019

Badges, points and stars

How many points are required for each badge?  What do the stars mean and how are they earned?

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 12, 2019

Benchmark Test

Hi, I complete Level 1 Dashboard and went to take the Benchmark test. It appears that I am automatically placed in the level 2 test instead of the level 1 Benchmark test, indicated by the XXX under Benchmark 2 button. Please explain.

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 11, 2019

How do you type accent marks into the quizzes?

This is a question about the Rocket Italian user interface.   How do you type accent marks into the quizzes?  Thanks!

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - May 16, 2019

Benchmark test

Benchmark test now appearing - Level 3 Italian However no audio for say it and no text for write it. Impossible to do test

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - March 11, 2019

Interactive not working

Hear it Say It won’t go past 1 or give me % of correct pronunciation. Intermittently states wants access to microphone which I accept.  It worked fine in the trial  before I signed up. I am doing this on my cell phone. Am in Sections 1.1 and 1.2

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 16, 2019

Playback quality very poor

Hi, I am using some high end Sony headphones blue-toothed to PC and if I record using standard Microsoft recorder the playback quality is great.  If I record in Rocket Player on Chrome the playback quality is awful to the point of worthless, even through...

3 replies - Last post by PhilW6 - January 12, 2019

Survival Kit Lessons

Should I complete all of the survival kit lessons in a given level before moving on to the interactive audio lessons in the next level?

6 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - December 4, 2018

Childresn books to read online

Hi, I've only just started the Level 1 Italian course and am wondering if anyone can recommend some level/lesson appropriate books to read - basically Peter and Jane level. I also remember enjoying reading Asterix in French for my O level studies many moo...

3 replies - Last post by SteveH31 - November 15, 2018

DOWNLOAD ROCKET ITALIAN MEGA GAMES

HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD ROCKET ITALIAN MEGA GAMES TO A NEW COMPUTER (ITALIAN)

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 16, 2018

Learning Italian via Rocket Italian

Hi all     I have just recently purchased the complete Rocket Italian package and was wanting to understand how to best utilize the resources available so as to make best use of them. For instance, should I work through the audio lessons first and then th...

5 replies - Last post by LawrenceC - October 11, 2018

I can't get over 40% on Rocket Certification 1

I can't get over 40% on Rocket Certification 1 and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've tried 4 times. 3 times were 40% and 1 time was 39%. I feel like I should be around 80%-90%. Any ideas?

5 replies - Last post by rweiler1023 - September 18, 2018

Bonus Modules

I just finished module 1 and was wondering if I should practice the bonus modules as soon as I finish module 1 or go to module 2 and come back to the bonus modules later. Any thoughts?

5 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - May 21, 2018

I tried to purchase the Travelogues that are on sale

Can you please check my account?  I tried to purchase the Italian Travelogues that are on sale, so I clicked on the links and made the purchase.  My ClickBank email says that I purchased Rocket Italian 1, and then Rocket Italian Premium Plus and Platinum ...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - March 29, 2018

Italian characters in flash cards

When doing the 'write it' exercises I use the Italian keyboard to enter Italian accented letters.  How can I enter these letters into flash cards? Thanks, Peter.

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - February 6, 2018

Flashcards - No audio

In using the Flashcards, I hear no audio. It did work at one time but it has stopped working a few weeks ago. Don't understand why. Any suggestions?

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - January 31, 2018

Module 3.3

The module contains text in English, twice. Instead of having the Italian and then English. Can someone fix this?

2 replies - Last post by GurdeepS - January 2, 2018

Module 1.9, "le paste" translation

In Module 1.9, "le paste" translation shows "Pastries"? Should this be "Pasta" (plural)

2 replies - Last post by Mickyboy - December 17, 2017

New Flashcard Position

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE put the flashcards back to the left-hand menu where they were before.  The flashcards are useful to review not only for the testing in each lesson, but to go back and review vocabulary and phrases from previous lessons.  It becomes ...

2 replies - Last post by Celina-F1 - October 29, 2017

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