Rocket Italian Reviews

In the first lesson, the voice recognition doesn't work. From 53 words, for 1 word gave the feedback.

Really enjoying Rocket Italian! The courses are loads of fun and I appreciate how they build on each other to provide a strong learning foundation.

Sorry I am very disappointed. I have tried to download using my mac so that I can transfer and listen & learn while driving to work. I cannot download anything even following the mac instructions by using Control click. There is no downloading option!!!

I've been searching for quite a while for an online Italian course and everyone single one I've found has been lacking in various areas. Rocket covers all bases of writing, reading, listening and speaking. Having this variation keeps you interested along with all the helpful tips and the gamification using points and streaks.

What would be great is if Rocket could add video to the overall experience. One thing that is always tough when learning a new language from home and not in the country you're learning about, is not being able to picture being there. Seeing Italy through videos and pictures really helps the imagination and inspiration to learn more about the Italian language and culture.

The guy, Alex, in the Italian course comes across as a somewhat of a douche. He tries to be funny by pretending to flirt with the co host, Maria, but it just feels awkward. It might just be me, but I would prefer if they just sticked to the language material.

Like many people I've tried to learn another language, in my case Dutch but didn't keep it up, in part due to the style of teaching used by my chosen 'popular' learning course.

What I like about Rocket is that everything is based around conversations which at whatever level you reach is crucial. I also like the multiple testing methods which hopefully will make things stick permanently! Finally the inclusion of the cultural pointers is very good and I'm sure it's a big part of your completeness as a speaker of your chosen language.

Wow, just WOW! I'm already using phrases on my husband and he's been remarking, positively, on my accent. More than 4 decades ago, I took Italian lessons (paid for by my employer) in a classroom setting yet my comprehension, with your interactive method, has been far more successful. I can't say enough for Rocket. In fact, I did lots of internet investigating before purchasing the program and your positive reviews were what convinced me. I would recommend that others planning to learn a new language do the same.

The Rocket Italian course is a great way to learn Italian for someone like me that doesn't have a lot of extra time. I listen while I eat lunch, on the way to work, on the way home and at night after supper. It is fun to be able to learn and enjoy listening to Maria and Alex as they present the lessons in an entertaining way. The lessons hit the subject from different angles, allowing the brain to work on the language in ways that help you remember more quickly and thoroughly. I am eager to start every day.
My plan is to be able to at least be conversational when we go to Italy for our 49th anniversary in two years.

2 months' before a 2 week trip to Italy - time to work on language skills. Rocket came recommended on some web sites, so I tried the free offer and then plunked down the money after working the free lesson. Try it, you'll like it!

I like the ability to go back to any lesson and review. The speech recognition (using Chrome browser and a microphone) is awesome.

I got a subscription for Rocket Italian for Xmas 2012 and worked at it fairly consistently until we traveled to Italy in May. I was hesitant to speak Italian until we got into a situation where no-one spoke English and then surprised myself by being able to communicate with some farmers who sold us wine and olive oil. On another occasion I got so immersed in a conversation about some church architecture that I completely forgot myself and chatted for some time with a local man about 'domes'. My husband was totally impressed (he didn't know what we were talking about) and takes full credit for giving me the course as a gift.