Rocket Languages Reviews

Rocket Chinese has a lot of interesting features, but some don't seem to work as intended. I tried many times to do the testing...but somehow, it never registers when I do the speaking, although the microphone displays the profile it should have...lately the vocabulary did not seem to register eiter anymore when I put words into it.

I like that you are a lifetime member and can go back to previous lessons again and again. For a new learner, the repetition is critical. I also like that you get the learning in context of conversations but also get the explanations of grammar and translations into English so you know exactly what you're saying, unlike some competing courses.

I've just started using Rocket Languages to re-learn French (I achieved a very basic level at school over 20 years ago). The interface is user friendly and the course appears to be comprehensive and as advertised very much focuses on using spoken French. I'm having some problems downloading the audio for offline use and am therefore confined to use with an internet connection (this may be a problem from my end rather than with the software itself). An ipad version would be useful. So far very pleased.

This is a great course, and I really love the way you are taught,with voice audio and all the tools for you to use. I am speechless but thrilled that I purchased this course, looking forwarded to finishing the course.

nice and easy way to get familiar with Spanish basics. The tests are perfectly designed to make the newly learned words and phrases stick. The points and badges system is a good motivation to keep up and practice daily.

good lessons, interactive. the listen back facility was useful. the lessons were on appropriate subjects, and started in a very easy to understand way. the quiz questions were useful, and gave you a good idea of your progress. the course seems like reasonable value, although I suspect I will end up paying more for further lessons with premium plus package, since this only covers basic material.

Rocket French is by far the best home study learning package i have ever owned, and i have tried many! The many and varied applications within the course means that one never gets bored with this learning experience. I really feel for the first time that i have a chance to really speak another language. well done Rocket French

I was pleasantly surprised by Rocket Japanese, I had tried other language learning websites before. But, none of them gave me the feeling of control that Rocket Japanese gives. With this website I can choose what I want to learn: when, for how long, and how much I want to cover. I think anyone serious about Rocket Japanese should at least give it a try.

This is a great way to brush up on my school French that I learned many years ago. I am getting ready for a three week trip to France. Allons-y! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

You should try as many resources as possible when learning a new language. Prior to Rocket Languages, I consulted a textbook, Rosetta Stone software, and Pimsleur audio lessons. The Rocket Languages program is the most balanced approach, when it comes to learning styles.

Textbook
+ Index and dictionary
+ Many opportunities for explanation and background information
- Very linear
- Not immersive

Rosetta Stone
+ The most vocabulary
+ Visual reinforcement through images
+ Very slick interface
- No English
- No explanations
- Images are bad at expressing multiple ideas
- Images are bad at expressing time and use of tenses
- The grading scale is unhelpful

Audible
+ Efficient explanations
+ Easy progression in small steps
+ Lots of repetition
- The reading lessons are tacked on at the end
- Poor exposure to the written word
- Poor explanation of tenses

Rocket Languages
+ Listening, Reading, and Speaking functionality is strongly integrated
+ High quality audio
+ PDF handouts and downloads make it easy to learn away from the computer
+ Curriculum offers multiple definitions, when appropriate
- The progression is a little fast
- Needs more repetition within the audio lessons
- Maybe pair the audio lessons with a slideshow for visual reinforcement?

Rocket Languages is the best value, when compared to other learning solutions. I will go to Rocket Languages first when I try my next language.