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Ciao, Sometimes there are sentences in the exercises area with words I don't understand. I have to go to a different site to look for a dictionary, or consult my small Italian/English dictionary. I also like to compose sentences of my own to improve my l...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - December 7, 2011
The Rocket Reviews are helpful, because you have to pull the Italian phrase out of nowhere. I find the multiple choice quizzes completely useless because the correct answer is already there. What I need practice with is thinking of how to say whatever I...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 14, 2011
Is anyone having a problem with posting info or questions in the Community area? It seems I am not receiving the new questions &/or info people are posting. The last entry I've been able to pick up is from August 12. No one has had anything to say ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 1, 2011
I thought I was doing great with Alex and Maria and then I hit the brick wall with grammar in 2.7 and 2.8. I am struggling with understanding these sections and have stopped with the audio lessons. Is it best to continue the audio and work simultaneousl...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 8, 2011
Can you use the imperfect past tense in the MegaVerbs game or is it only perfect past?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 10, 2011
In lesson 5.1 there is an error in the typing. The lines are out of order in the Italian script.
2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - July 7, 2011
Does anyone have any tips on how to "think" in Italian rather than translate an Italian phrase into English, and then construct a reply in English, then re-translating into Italian? I find this to be an obstacle for me. Conversion just doesn't work. ...
7 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 26, 2011
Hi 1. Request for Enhancement: If you get the answer wrong four times, could you display the correct answer - very frustrating otherwise. 2. I am struggling to understand why "they understood" (perfect) does not translate correctly as "ha...
5 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - June 20, 2011
Hi. When in the "quiz" section, after you do it once when you reset you should ask a DIFFERENT set of questions. It also would be better if they were more than 5 questions and a little more challenging.
6 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - May 3, 2011
Ciao Maria, I was wondering if rocket touches on the sensitive subject of death and funerals. unfortunately they are a part of life and one that at times needs to be discussed. Does rocket touch on this subject in any lessons. Grazie Fran
4 replies - Last post by FranN32 - April 6, 2011
Buon Giorno, Can you please tell me how to say "we will be arriving at 3PM"? Mille grazie! andrea
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - April 6, 2011
Ciao, just wondering is there anyone else learning this course without anyone to practise with, and how successful are you at it. I'm teaching my dog and speak a bit to my husband but am curious at how anyone else is doing???? Fran
6 replies - Last post by FranN32 - March 14, 2011
In this section of 2.9 Attività Una giornata di lavoro - A day of work The following text is about a typical day at work. Listen and read carefully. Can you understand enough to be able to answer the questions below? Check the English translation afterw...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - December 11, 2010
Hi Everyone Jason here, the CEO of Rocket Languages. Those that have been with Rocket Languages for a while will have noticed many gradual changes and face-lifts over the last couple of years. Most of these changes have come from suggestions that members...
0 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - December 10, 2010
I was intrigued to hear Alex say that North America is the only place they call it soccer. Not so. It's always been known as such here in Australia and in New Zealand and I expect there are other countries of English heritage that do the same. I'm told ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 18, 2010
Rocket Italian Premium Plus Lesson 11.6
The language and Culture tabs are blank when I go into this lesson. Is something wrong?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 18, 2010
Downloading Answers in Grammar Sections
How do you download answers to questions in grammar sections?
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 18, 2010
Ciao, I wanted to say that I'm very happy with this course and it's layout. It seems that the SYSOPS up there finally got everything under control. Pheu! That was quite a ride at the beginning. I also want to commend the Moderators in this forum for thei...
8 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 11, 2010
It would be helpful if each lesson concluded with a short story appropriate to the level of the lesson. Once you've seen the lesson sentences, there is no thinking required to translate what you are looking at - you really need a chance to play with some...
4 replies - Last post by Jon-S - October 19, 2010
Hi, I have only made it through a few dozen mega cards for beginners and have found a few errors. Most look like typos.... "the girls runs"... instead of the girl runs... etc. One of the cards has the following. The word "hall"...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - October 6, 2010
What's after Italian Premium Plus?
Fa nessuno sa quando Italian tre e' venire?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 16, 2010
In the 6.9 Lesson on the Body: Schiena ... Waist Caviglia ... Calf Piede ... Ankle Also, it would be helpful if definite articles were included. Grazie.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 16, 2010
In lesson 6.1 mangiate is translated as 1st person singular but my verb book translates it as second person plural in either present indicative or imperative tenses. Am I missing something? Thank you.
2 replies - Last post by davidej - September 8, 2010
can't download and save lessons with MAC
Hi there, I am using a mac and having trouble downloading and saving lessons in iTunes. Each time i press the "download audio" button, it starts to play with "quicktime" plug-in, though iTunes has been set as my default media player :...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 2, 2010
What happened to the print function? I've checked multiple courses and can't find the print option. I have printed before, so whats changed?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 17, 2010
Could you provide transcripts of the audio lessons?
0 replies - Last post by maycha - August 5, 2010
Better Interactiveness and more visually pleasing
Love Rocket Italian Premium Plus. It would be a lot more fun doing the lessons if the interactive menu was set up more like Italian Premium where the user can see the words and pictures and match them. This would hold my attention a lot more. The lessons ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 16, 2010
Buon giorno! I must have missed the lesson on past tense. In 9.6, Modal verbs, the introduction refers to "in last lesson. . .learned how to express yourself in the past," but 9.5 refers to Conditional verbs. Have I confused premium vs. the ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 16, 2010
Do you have a projected date for which the next set of lessons will be available for Rocket Italian? I am visiting Italy this summer and had hoped the next set of lessons would be ready in time for me to go through them before departing. I hope Maria and ...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 6, 2010
I have Italian Premium PLus, but do not have any games, mega Vocabulary.
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 1, 2010
Where can i find mine in the package? Been looking for it for a while. Thanks :)
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 9, 2010
Ciao Just a quick question: Is there supposed to be a quiz after the bonus lesson? Don't seem to show up. Thanks, Dagmar
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 17, 2010
Ciao I have completed the first two sections of the audio course, up to the hotel scenario. I have received two e-mails with grammar and culture lessons, and I see that all these lessons are in the course material. Am I supposed to go through an audio le...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - February 23, 2010
Hi, Just purchased the on-line, downloadable version and noticed the option to purchase the lessons on CD. What is the difference between the 2CD version and the 20CD version other than the 20CD version seems to be in Stereo, contains 18 more CDs and is ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - February 15, 2010
Part 6 Rocket Italian Language & Culture
I think there is an error in the summary section of the verb "avere." The caption under the picture reads "Lui Ha caldo!" for he is hot, but in the list, it reads reads Voi avete freddofor You are hot. Shouldn't this be Voi avete cal...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - February 15, 2010
I was using the Mega Italian software, but the picture and the words do not match up correctly. for an example: there is a picture of a man driving a motorcycle. But the english words describing the picture is "to play an instrument" of th...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - February 7, 2010
what is after stages one and two?
Hello, I have just joined today. I have already started learning with Michel Thomas's foundation course and then I read a review of this site. I found stage 1 fairly easy and I would like someone to tell me where I can find the more advanced stages. Tha...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 5, 2010
Hi all I am a new member and have tried to dpwnload the games several times. Once downloaded and i try to "run " the megatalian games i keep getting a message saying that the file is corrupt and i need to download again, which i have done severa...
2 replies - Last post by mvc - November 26, 2009
I purchased the online version and so far I really like it!I was wondering, though, since I bought the windows version, can I still go to my Mac, log on, and download the files into my iTunes so that I can put them on my iPod? I would love to be able to l...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 20, 2009
So, where do I find the games and things that are supposed to supplement the lessons? Is this something that will pop up later, after I do more than a few of the early lesson plans? I can't seem to find a link for any of that. Just the lessons.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 17, 2009
It would be nice to have an area where students could introduce themselves. They could say things like, from where they are, why they are taking the course, how they feel about the course, etc. etc. Edith
6 replies - Last post by em21 - September 16, 2009
you might consider an audio under the "extra vocabulary". click and listen to the word. Would really help on learning pronunciations. :)
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 11, 2009
purchased with full price can t get lessons
I purchased rocket italian last night the only thing i can get are lesson 2 and 1 examples. will i eventually be given a link to download the package?? is waiting part of the initial process? :|
6 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 30, 2009
Where are the MegaVocab, MegaGames and other downloads.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 27, 2009
Grammar & Culture Lessons Now Available
Dear Rocket Italian Community, All of the Grammar & Culture Lessons are Now Available in the Members Area from a link on the left side bar called 'Grammar & Culture.' Sorry it took us longer than expected to add these. We hope that you enjoy the...
5 replies - Last post by netita89 - July 23, 2009
Hi, as I finished lesson 4.4 Opera, it said that the next lesson would be on Tuscan Region, but it is no where to be found, the next one I find is on Family, Domestic, can you tell me where and how can I find lesson 4.5 on Tuscany. Grazie.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 13, 2009
4.5 "Countryside" is not on website
However it is on the CD version--only problem with that is that you can't look at the Italian words, with just the MP3 files, and anyone who didn't buy the CD is out of luck. Also I am sure you are aware that the Grammar part of the website does not p...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 6, 2009
Ho studiato l'italiano per due anni, e penso che "rocket Italiano" è molto facile. È possibile che un " Level 2" è pianificato.? Con distinti saluti. Bent Neumann
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 30, 2009
Incomplete questions in quiz 5.7.1
In 5.7.1 in the Grammar Section, questions 1 through 4 ask to fill in the gap in sentences which follow, however no sentences are shown. FYI- My XP now works giving me both audio and Activity answers in the Grammar Sections. Thanks.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 29, 2009
I hope you don't mind my pointing these out to you, but I am sure you want to make the best program possible and I hope I can help. QUIZ IN 5.6.1 Grammar: #1. Correct answer should be "Che Peccato" #3. Expression used in making a complaint shoul...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 29, 2009