If you have some questions or want to share some feedback about your course, there’s a good chance a fellow learner has had the same idea! You can take a look at some of the latest posts to see if your question has already been answered, or share your thoughts with the Rocket Spanish teachers and learners by posting a new conversation.
Rocket Spanish - Updated Survival Kit Lessons
Hi Everyone!We've updated the Survival Kit lessons for all levels of Rocket Spanish!This means that we've created all-new lessons to provide you with improved written explanations, useful new topics, and a wide array of new audio examples - all of which w...
2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 10, 2021
Rocket Spanish - Updated Level 3 Language & Culture Lessons
Hi Everyone!We've updated the Language & Culture lessons for Rocket Spanish Level 3!This means that we've created all-new lessons to provide you with improved explanations, useful new topics, and a wide array of new audio examples - all of which will help...
6 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 26, 2021
Rocket Spanish - Updated Level 2 Language & Culture Lessons, New Numbering
Hi Everyone! We've made a few updates to Rocket Spanish Level 2 and Level 3! In Level 2, we've created all-new Language & Culture lessons that now span seven modules instead of five. With these new lessons you'll get improved explanations, new topics, a...
4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - March 2, 2021
Rocket Spanish - Updated Level 2 Culture Lessons
Hi Everyone! You can now find brand-new Culture components in all of the Level 2 Language & Culture lessons! Many of these new Culture sections cover entirely new themes and they all contain great new info, giving you insights into all things Latin Ame...
0 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - January 20, 2021
Rocket Spanish - Updated Level 1 Culture Lessons
Hi Everyone! You can now find brand-new Culture components in all of the Level 1 Language & Culture lessons! Most of these new Culture segments are on completely new topics, and they will provide you with greater insights into Latin American culture as...
0 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - November 24, 2020
Hi guys i have just completed the rocket certification level 2 drills and it's created a pass certificate at 86.9 percent for the level however not all icons are green as it says it needs to be in the summary for the certification. im not bothered at all ...
4 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - September 21, 2023
Lesson 4.4 and translation of sentences containing "se le ofrece"
Lesson 4.4 (ordering in a restaurant) is the most confusing by far up till now. Sentences containing “se le ofrece” are translated as “would you like”. From what I know, “le gustaría” (literally “would it please you”) is how that should be translated, whe...
3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 11, 2023
How does one use rocket languages correctly?
I'm new to Rocket Languages and I'm unsure how to use it to optimize my learning. Should one keep repeating the Flashcards, Know It, etc. until one gets 100%, or just move on?If I do just move on will Rocket bring these things back to my attention?Is ther...
1 reply - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - August 16, 2023
What is your favourite thing to watch and listen to in Spanish
Hi all,In my down time I have been watching my binge box sets in Spanish.I am currently enjoying Breaking Bad. The language is sufficiently challenging, but not too complex if you know the story line. Sub titles in English helps to keep a tab on the plot...
18 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 14, 2023
Did the benchmark change? In the past it seemed to focus on what I had reviewed thus far. But today it was asking multiple questions (didn't take long to get three strikes, so not that long) in Module 14 when I am not even halfway through Module 9. It did...
3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 14, 2023
Hello,Is there a particular time of day when the speech recognition is most busy. Today at 8am GMT it was impossible to use. It is great that the product is popular, as it indicates longevity. It would just be helpful planning my day to know if there are ...
22 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 28, 2023
Mauricio - irritating in the extreme.
Am I the only one who would walk out of a shop if Mauricio were asking me what he could help me with. I live in Spain (I know this is a latin course) but I have never experienced any shop keeper so indifferent to offering a sensible level of communication...
7 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 17, 2023
Symbols before names in leaderboard
I am curious if there is specific information regarding the symbols, and their colors, before our “names” on the leaderboard. I tried to search in Rocket Spanish without any success. Just curious. Thank you
3 replies - Last post by DaleS15 - July 3, 2023
I have a basic understanding of Spanish and I have started at the very beginning of the app as if I have no knowledge of Spanish. I find as I am going through these lessons the app does not work outside of the proverbial box. There are many words and sent...
3 replies - Last post by Scott_C - July 1, 2023
Thought I would let you know a couple of things that don't work in the forum. This was a bunch of tests which I left below, but bottom line the following things do not work:Bullet listsNumber listsLinking doesIndenting The Heading function does not work i...
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - June 5, 2023
Cree que su nariz es demasiado grande.
Maybe you can fix your voice recognition with this phrase, Cree que su nariz es demasiado grande. 100 times in a row and your system interprets is as grande most of the time? Come on! Your voice recognition goes off of the rails so often. Why even have ...
2 replies - Last post by JasonS117 - June 5, 2023
lesson order at the end of level 2
Hola! I've been working through Level 2, doing all the lessons in numerical order, and it all seemed sensible until I got to Module 13. The Language and Culture lessons (13.5-13.8) are all about conjugating the subjunctive, and then the following audio le...
3 replies - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - May 31, 2023
Voice recognition allowed time
I am working with Rocket Spanish Level 2, Lesson 8.1 - All About Yesterday My complaint is with the amount of time allowed for repeating the sentences in Lessons Vocabulary section. Specifically, these sentences. No, definitivamente no. Las cosas nunca s...
29 replies - Last post by Alme - May 19, 2023
Spanish Level 3: big jump in difficulty?
I recently finished Level 2 of Rocket Spanish and just started with Level 3. Lessons 15.1 as well as the 2 language & culture lessons 15.6 and 15.7 which I did were all fine. Then I got to lesson 15.2 and it's just so tough! The list of vocab on the exerc...
5 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - April 14, 2023
Practicing phrases that can be said different ways
How do you guys practice the lessons that have a lot of sentences that can be said different ways in Spanish? I'm on lesson 10.5 right now and I'm finding it difficult to practice because translating from English to Spanish there are multiple correct tra...
4 replies - Last post by Al22 - April 11, 2023
Frustration with voice recognition?
How many other people have experienced pathetic “response” from the voice recognition? I am sure that there are plenty of you out there. Right now, in lesson 6.2, I have had just pure and utter pathetic rating of a very simple one, 'un te"! I have tried...
2 replies - Last post by Scott_C - February 3, 2023
Bug in Speech recognition - cuts out
Macbook pro m1 maxandiphone 12 both latest OS installed and updatedUsing Chrome on the computer and the App on the phoneThis is a new issue.When speaking, for example Hear It! Say It!the Speech recognition cuts out half way through the phase, although it ...
6 replies - Last post by Scott_C - January 9, 2023
Importance of using Chrome and a proper headset
I started Rocket with Level 2 and was fairly happy with everything but in Hear it Say it quite a few words sounded wrong, like hearing an S at the end of verbs ending in R. My recordings were also a bit hit and miss, my microphone picking up backround noi...
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - December 25, 2022
I just started rocket Spanish, and began with Level 2 because I have been working on learning for a couple years now and have the basics, so starting with preterite verbs is a good place for me. But does anyone know why when “Amy” and “Mauricio” list pret...
1 reply - Last post by Scott_C - November 29, 2022
I have been taking the Benchmark test about once per month with gradually rising scores. Today however the test seemed signficantly different (and harder). Examples include saying something in English and my verbal response was expected in Spanish (altho...
2 replies - Last post by Scott_C - September 29, 2022
My Method for Working Through the Lessons
Greetings fellow Rocket Spanish learners! This is a description of how I am working through the lessons. I'm curious to know how others are using the software, what you've found helpful, and what works best for you. Today marked a 30 day streak for me. ...
2 replies - Last post by Will_C - September 26, 2022
Hello is there a way to disable Vosotros? I am only learning latin american spanish and I don't want to learn another conjugation I don't need right now. Thank you.
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 19, 2022
How about a separate Travelogue section in each lesson?
I find it easy to go through the Travelogue course understanding what is being said without reflecting on why it’s being said the way it is. As each lesson seems to concentrate on particular aspects of the language (without explicitly saying so), a separa...
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - August 18, 2022
Hola todos. I thought there were 8 modules, but I only see 4. Can someone clarify? Muchas gracias.
7 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - July 12, 2022
I was just wondering how everyone else approaches new lessons. I just started lesson 1.11 - should I work on memorizing all of the sentences on the flashcards, or focus on being able to select the correct pronoun and not worry about the whole sentence? T...
2 replies - Last post by Daryl-O1 - June 20, 2022
Where can I see a good overview of how the course is structured, what each module contains so I can easily pick and choose what section I want to go over. Is there like a “mind map” or flow chart or structure organisation chart for the whole course so I c...
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 23, 2022
Points when not on the internet?
I will be going fishing in a remote part of Canada and not have internet for up to 10 days. I suspect my 148 day streak (as of today) will come to an end at that point, but figured I would ask if there was any way to earn points when not connected to the ...
2 replies - Last post by Scott_C - May 2, 2022
How to best review past modules?
I understand that there used to be PDFs available to download, but that option has been removed. Is there some centralized way to review an entire module's vocabulary and flashcards, etc. without going into each individual lesson? I'm thinking about cre...
4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - April 19, 2022
I see where I can listen to each dialogue.But I remember with the previous RS version that I could listen to all of them all together.I use this when I am stretching/exercising.Thanks.
2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - April 12, 2022
In 8.2 lesson vocabulary you have viajó (you) traveled. Shouldn't it be viajó(he / she / it)?
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - March 28, 2022
Hi all,I’m currently listening to the Level 1 lessons of the Rocket Spanish course. I noticed that both Amy and Mauricio make a distinction between the sounds for B and V, especially at the beginning of speech. I find that a little odd as I read that thes...
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - February 21, 2022
I am having trouble. I am on lesson 1.7 of the Rocket spanish course. Anytime I have to say a number or time with speech recognition, it marks me wrong. I know I say it correctly, but it converts the word-numbers I say into digits. So, if I said ‘cinco’, ...
5 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - January 27, 2022
Luego de nuestra visita a Copacabana e Isla del Sol…In repeating from memory the (now extended) conversations in the Travelogue, I'm substituting without even thinking about it the above phrase with:Después de haber visto Copacabana e Isla del Sol…Una vez...
2 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - January 24, 2022
7.3 (&7.4) It Takes Two to Tango
What used to be two different lessons is now discouragingly long. I'm somewhat tempted to skip it but I'll give it a go…
9 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - November 29, 2021
I over estimated my Spanish skills, please help
Hello! In the beggining of my Spanish unit I picked a higher level because I thought maybe I was ready. I was saldy mistaken. I need the begginer level instead but I cannot find a way to change it. Any suggestions?
2 replies - Last post by RocketL3950 - October 29, 2021
Seems like it went from manageable to extremely difficult in one lesson. Amy seems to have a lot of helpful tips and explanations in lessons 1-6 but then when the traveling/ time lessons rolls around there's absolutely no help in breaking down the sentenc...
4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 30, 2021
Disable 'spell check' for text input field when entering written version of a spoken sentence
When typing in the matching Spanish text for a spoken sentence, the browser ‘spell check' feature keeps ‘correcting’ my Spanish words into English (e.g. changes ‘estas’ to ‘seats’ every time). Extremely annoying. As an experienced web developer, I know th...
2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 5, 2021
Include formal conjugations in early lessons?
FYI, I have placed this in feedback, because I would find it very useful if the speech recognition and conversations would use usted. I'm honestly a bit stumped about why tú (only) would be taught. From my experience, there's a real chance of offending pe...
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - May 30, 2021
I suggest some improvements/enhancements.Coordinate the pictures. 22.4 should have a picture of the waterfall, not of a Colombian street. Each section could/should have 3-5 pictures: a person, nature, the theme, cartoon. For the L&Culture, lots of pic...
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - March 23, 2021
The Flashcards for “This bread is delicious" had "Este pan es rico". I think it should have been delicioso. Same thing for "That bread is delicious."
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - March 10, 2021
Using Rocket Spanish to speak Spanish in Spain
I am aware that the Spanish language in this course is South American “world” Spanish.Living in the UK, it is far more likely that I will be speaking Spanish in Spain as it's far closer. So: Will I be understood speaking world Spanish in Spain? Will I be ...
2 replies - Last post by AngieW7 - February 13, 2021
Rocket Record Difficulty Settings
The “settings” widget in the toolbar lists only Rocket Record Difficulty for which the help is “use these settings to adjust the Rocket Record voice recognition difficulty.” (duh). The options are “Easy” and “Hard.” Which is the correct option to choose o...
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - February 11, 2021
I keep getting weekly emails from rocket. The unsubscribe button at the bottom does not work. I've sent multiple emails to customer support about this but no one ever responds. Is anyone else having this problem?
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - February 2, 2021
Double L pronounced differently in different lessons
I'm trying to get a handle on how to pronounce the ‘double L’, however it keeps changing depending on who is speaking.For example. In lesson 2.4 they pronounce calle as something like “kai-yea”. But in 2.9 calle is pronounced with more of the ‘j’ sound li...
4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - January 22, 2021
I like the convenience of being able to press 1, 2, or 3 during WriteIt! when I want to rate myself.I suggest enabling this feature for all of the reinforcement activities. I don't like moving the cursor back and forth.Another area is Flashcards. Why mu...
1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - January 4, 2021