Rocket Chinese Reviews

Carlos Gonzalez

Rocket Chinese
2 years ago

I love Rocket Languages because it takes you step by step in learning any language even though you don't speak it at all. The teachers explain everything so clearly that I didn't need any support in the forums (which is a very helpful resource)... More

Andrea Szekely

Rocket Chinese
2 years ago

Rocket Russian is a very fun, useful, interactive learning tool that keeps me engaged and wanting to come back to increase my points and earn the next badge. The lessons are enjoyable, especially the voice recognition is very useful for the beginners... More

Stephen Howden

Rocket Chinese — Mildura, Australia
5 months ago

It's hard to think how Rocket Chinese could possibly be improved. The content is just amazing, everything from the language itself through to very helpful culture tips as well. The hosts are delightful, easy to understand and a pleasure to learn from... More

Shelby Lee

Rocket Chinese
2 years ago

This Program is really well made. I love all the different lesson types. This helps me to learn and memorize. I think the most helpful one is the speaking parts. They are all helpful though. I have had trouble memorizing with other programs, but this helped a lot. More

John Vallis

Rocket Chinese
2 years ago

Makes it easy to stay on track! There is a lot of speaking practice integrated in this program, which uses novel technology to help assess your pronounciation, and you can set it to various levels, which helps a lot! Great way to save vocabulary also! More

Anton Musker

Rocket Chinese — China
1 year ago

Pace of the lessons is extremely slow. There are massive gaps in the audio, even when you only have a few words to say. The male voice on the lessons has an appalling accent, thus giving you incorrect pronunciation from the beginning... More

Peter Phiri

Rocket Chinese — lusaka
3 years ago

I have been searching for a perfect and easy Chinese learning tool ever since I came to China three weeks ago, and out of all the tools that I came across, Rocket Chinese is by far the most easy and straight forward tool that one can use to learn Chinese... More

Elton Zammit

Rocket Chinese
3 years ago

I was always fascinated by Chinese culture and language and thats why i decided to purchase Rocket Languages. I payed for this course 5 years ago but unfortunately as soon as i completed lesson 1 too many things came up in my life that i had to stop... More

Anand Sampat

Rocket Chinese — Palo Alto, CA, United States
1 year ago

I cannot get the microphone to work in any way. On my phone the app skips and cannot capture my voice properly. ON desktop it doesn't even record always saying "Try again". I demand a refund unless I can find a fix... More

Chansse Evanns

Rocket Chinese — Paris
3 years ago

I was curious about Rocket Languages until I began using it, feeling comfortable with it and see the difference. Now, I am comfortable with Rocket Language, Lin Ping ways of healping others to understanding rocket languages. More

Pauly G.

Rocket Chinese — United States
1 year ago

The price can't be beat! I especially enjoy that I control what and when I want to focus on for my study sessions. The interactive audio sessions actually helps me to think in the target language. I'm having problems with the speech recognition and will likely need to contact tech support; however, the first few hours into the course and I'm enjoying what I received for the price. More

Michael Volante

Rocket Chinese — Alpharetta/ GA, United States
1 year ago

There is no functionality to allow you to quickly click on a word that you don't know to figure out what it means. Instead you have to wait through the painstakingly slow audio to hear someone tell you what it means... More

Caroline Hendy

Rocket Chinese — Australia
11 months ago

I've spent years trying to find a language learning program that I can stick with but make real progress on - Rocket Chinese is that program! The price is comparable with a 10 weeks in-person language course - but you get far more material! I love that each piece of information is presented in multiple ways, and there are so many ways to review. More

Chris Fornino

Rocket Chinese — Ocean Gate , NJ
3 years ago

I had used Living Language's NOOK tablet app, which opened my eyes to just how helpful computer-based language learning could be. I also tried Rosetta's app. As I researched available systems, I discovered Rocket Languages Chinese (Mandarin)... More

Amanda Wong

Rocket Chinese — Singapore
4 years ago

It's AMAZING!!!! Hen BANG! I wish i knew about this website 5 years ago. I would have saved $2000 for impractical Chinese vocabulary AND 5 years worth of time. I even used to be rejected by a boyfriend's family just because I don't speak Chinese... More

Ross H

Rocket Chinese — Auckland, New Zealand
1 year ago

The record with voice recognition grading really helps to get your pronunciation right, and the playback of your voice really helps you find out why you did get the grade you expected. These tools give a strong incentive to practice speaking, and have helped me to progress faster... More

Marcus Claytpn

Rocket Chinese — New Zealand
1 year ago

I find there is generally too much preamble getting into each dialogue - too much from the English guy especially. Ironically, he seems to be talking as though adressing an ESOl class . However, as a native speaker, I find his delivery and Uk accent quite amateurish... More

Kevin Johnson

Rocket Chinese — Mundelein / IL, United States
2 years ago

I really like the format on the website. And I really like that it has a mobile app. However I travel a lot and the time I have most available to practice Chinese is when I am on a plane. You can download the MP3 files but I really wish the APP would allow you to cache the sections you are working on so they worked on a plane... More

David Dreisigmeyer

Rocket Chinese — United States
3 years ago

This is an amazing program! I had tried Pimsleur and Fluenz when learning Spanish. Rocket simply blows those away. And with the iPhone app and mp3 recordings you can practice anywhere. Enjoy learning your new language! More

Bradley Gregory

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

Great value for price! I like the browser but was really impressed with the app on IOS. Since I am on the go quite often, it is nice to learn Mandarin and check things off right on my phone. The more exposure to the language the better, and now I don't have to just sit at a computer all day and learn... More

Jim Jutte

Rocket Chinese — Wujiang/Jiangsu
5 years ago

I am just restarting to learn Mandarin using Rocket Chinese because I had been too busy teaching and building new courses at my current school in China. Positive: 1. Listening, Reading (in pinyin - latin script and Simplified - chinese script), Writing (initially in pinyin) and speaking is available from the very first lesson... More

Ella Aerni

Rocket Chinese — omaha NE, United States
8 months ago

It is awesome. I learned so much. I am still just a beginner, but learned so much sense we bought it. Thanks I love it so much. I hope a lot of people learn stuff through it. Rocket Chinese is the best. More

Marcy Castro

Rocket Chinese — riverside ca
3 years ago

really confusing sometimes. dont help you very much. i wouldnt recommend it to a friend. they need to put more iinfo. dont help you with vocab very much. dont really like it. it was also reaally har to submit reviews or ask them questions so of courese dont like service or prices. More

Cody Heiner

Rocket Chinese — CA, United States
2 years ago

I think the overall teaching style of this program is pretty great, but the execution is not there yet. The major shortcoming is the male's pronunciation. I am a complete beginner to studying Chinese, but it's incredibly obvious his pronunciation is absolutely awful... More

Steven Guerrero

Rocket Chinese — Salt Lake City, UT, United States
2 years ago

I have studying Mandarin Chinese for about four months. I started with another "highly rated" and very expensive program by a competitor. After two months I could only say hello and goodbye and a lot of phrases which I wasn't sure of their exact meaning and none of them related to any topics I wished to practice at the local Chinese restaurant (you have to look at pictures and decide what is being depicted... More

Jean Vittet

Rocket Chinese — Paris, France
10 months ago

Your program is fine and efficient. Nevertheless the dialogues are a little boring ("Beijing seems to be a big city" , well, who doesn't know it?) and there is a BIG mistake in lesson 5.5 Places worth checking out in Beijing (the quizz) : the Great Wall of China CANNOT be seem from the moon ! Check it if you don't believe me... More

Michael Maunder

Rocket Chinese
2 years ago

Great product with a surprising amount of useful phrases worked into the dialogue. Love being able to act out a conversation. Only thing lacking would be a direct literal translation of some phrases and words in the lesson screen... More

Mark Force

Rocket Chinese — Florida, United States
3 years ago

So far I'm loving it! It teaches me the culture as well as the why behind what I am saying. It is an easy course to understand and get through, and I am well on my way to fluency! Thanks so much :) More

aya ibrahim

Rocket Chinese
3 years ago

I was looking for this too long in google, nothing's better than here in learning a new language , it's exciting , interesting as well.. i looooove how are the host is making me feeling like wow i made it , it's encouraging me to continue ... More

Mark Allen

Rocket Chinese — Beckenham,Kent
3 years ago

I always found it difficult learning a new language at school. But now I have the motivation because my girlfriend is going to work in Hong Kong and I want to share her experience . So I decided to take on Mandarin ... More

Prudence Mwali

Rocket Chinese — Lusaka
4 years ago

Unbelievable!!! Did I ever know that learning a language could be so fun and interesting. I am my own Master!! Its all entirely up to me how fast and how much I learn. With all the interesting features, who wouldn't look forward to moving to the next level everyday!!! More

Josh Starkey

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

Rocket languages make it fun to learn. The way the course is interactive makes learning new vocabulary very easy. I listen to the lessons while I am walking or on the subway. It has helped me get the basics for surviving in China... More

Kevin Lee

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

Much better than Rosetta Stone.. I just came back from Asia and from what I learned from Rocket. it helped a lot. Plus, the price and ease of usage...unbelievable. If you put in the time and effort, it will pay for itself... More

David Whittall

Rocket Chinese — Changsha
4 years ago

I am lazy to learn a Foreign Language when most of the 'locals' can speak and understand English (like in the Philippines where I have lived since 2001 and 96% speak English). However working in China as an ESL Teacher, I quickly learned that perhaps 96% can't speak or understand English! Rocket Languages gives me the 'Tools' to learn, and my Chinese Students the chance to practice it... More

Ian Mitchell

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

This reviews Rocket Languages' Chinese Premium and Premium Plus. The program is well organized in its audio and website. Audio lessons use a typical conversation to teach new words and basic grammar lessons... More

Shane Brown

Rocket Chinese — Monrovia, IN, United States
4 years ago

This program is awesome as it allows you to adjust to different learning styles and discover which is best for you! Right now I am living in China and this program is very accurate compared to the real thing... More

Daniel Mac Leon

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

I'm new to Chinese. Since I'll be taking a teaching position in Shanghai over the summer I've been researching, practicing, and learning how to speak Chinese and about the Chinese culture. After three days with the Rocket Chinese trial, I decided to become a full member... More

Alan Barlow

Rocket Chinese — Queensland
5 years ago

Lin & David make learning Chinese a pleasure. I don't get much time to study but this course makes a very difficult language easier to understand and my wife's family say my pronunciation is very good... More

DAVID MAK

Rocket Chinese — Canada
8 months ago

A great online tool to teach you how to get the nuances down of the Mandarin language. Topics covered are relevant and assist in everyday conversation. Also, cannot beat the price versus the competition. More

Jo Rhett

Rocket Chinese — San Jose, CA, United States
8 months ago

It has all the right content, but in all the wrong order. After struggling with the early lessons I realized I had to start each lesson at the bottom, learn the simple words and phrases and then make my way up to the longer stuff at the top/beginning... More

John P

Rocket Chinese — United States
10 months ago

So the program is pretty decent. Using Rocket will definitely increase proficiency. The most frustrating part of the platform by far is the new voice recording system -it's extremely slow and very un-responsive... More

Eric Etcovitch

Rocket Chinese — United States
1 year ago

In my pursuit of trying to study Mandarin, I have tried many, many, many courses, both in-person and online, and never quite found one that helped me stay motivated. In each case, I never felt like I was absorbing anything and would become discouraged really easily... More

Barry Hartley

Rocket Chinese — NSW
3 years ago

There are many options when it comes to learning Mandarin and they all seem convincing. I have tried several when I first began some years ago. These included private lessons, online one-on-one, and well known DVD lessons... More

Jeanne Dennis

Rocket Chinese
4 years ago

Rocket Chinese fits the way I learn, and I was very happy to find it. I like the way it gives me options for learning and review instead of just drilling me. And I can go back and review anything I need to, anytime... More

Fabio Gammerino

Rocket Chinese
5 years ago

I used Rocket Languages as a valid help in learning languages. It is incredible how fast you can learn with only 30 minutes a day. I am learning Mandarin, and, believe me, the course is great. Do not pay too much attention to who tells you learning Chinese is impossible, and online courses do not work... More

Tanya Evans

Rocket Chinese — Fayetteville AR
5 years ago

I am excited about starting this program. I feel I can actually learn Chinese and attain a level of proficiency that will allow me to work and visit China. I like the Pinyin. I like the audio and interactive lesson... More

Andy Wortman

Rocket Chinese — Bullhead City,AZ, United States
1 year ago

It's so fun and I enjoy learning from the app. Thx you so much now I am trying to become a foreign exchange student in china. It mean a lot to me that I can now feel more confident to travel outside the US and not feel like an outsider cause I don't know what your saying! More

Dustin Shorter

Rocket Chinese — United States
1 year ago

I have been looking for a language learning software that provides everything I need in one place. This program does that! Another awesome fact is I can bring the lessons with me either online or offline... More

Tryphene Mabiku

Rocket Chinese — Mathew, United States
1 year ago

I like this because know I can watch a Chinese drama and not having to worry about it having English subtitles. I also like the Korean rocket Korea, I would recommend this to a friend if I had one who was interested in Korean or Chinese. More

N.S. Palmer

Rocket Chinese — United States
1 year ago

In high school I took Japanese, in college Russian and Chinese, but that was a long time ago. I needed a refresher. I tried other companies' courses, but especially for Mandarin, Rocket is by far the best... More