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vraiment vs très: when to use each properly

2.2 On a Tour, Extra Vocabulary: The statement was "Il est vraiment marrant" and the translation was "It's very funny". When do I use vraiment instead of très?   

7 replies - Last post by toru e - November 11, 2015

Pronouncing R like the French

I need some suggestions on how to pronounce the guttural R. I have no problem saying très bien but très by itself is next to impossible: 98% correct first try for the former and 98% wrong for the latter until my jaw and head hurt; same goes for ...

4 replies - Last post by Diana-S1 - November 11, 2015

Lesson missing on dashboard

Hi. The Advanced Numbers lesson in the Survival Kit of French Premium (Level 1) seems missing from the Dashboard and from the Survival Kit drop-down menu. I can access it by searching for something like "centime" in My Vocab. I would not know if any other...

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - October 16, 2015

New update ARRRRHHHHHH

This new update they have done is really annoying. I now can't do any of the exercises in the modules. I get a perpetual circling thing. You would have thought they would have tested it before release. Now the whole programme is completely useless. I have...

31 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - October 15, 2015

Bonjour je suis appelé charité

Je dois poser quelques questions à la fusée membres du personnel français , est -il une liste des badges sur le site que je peux voir ? Si non , Il serait très agréable si vous mettez un. A propos de la skype tutorat direct , est-il digne de confiance? Ce...

1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - September 15, 2015

Audio and Language & Cluture lessons

I find Audio lessons much more interesting and beneficial than "Language & Cuture". Is it OK to skip the L&C lesson and focus only on Audio lessons? Or, perhaps, they teach some grammar which also is important? regards, Pav

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - September 15, 2015

Translate with UK or USA English

In situations where the UK and USA vocabulary differ, it would be very nice if each is included in the translations, and not simply the UK vocabulary.  For example, in Lesson 7.7 is: . . . Le coffre . . . . . The boot (vehicle)   To know the mea...

3 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - September 13, 2015

15 seconds of repetition

Hello, Would it not be great if we could have a button during playback of a lesson that would allow us to go back 15 seconds for a quick repetition of whatever we missed the first time. And another one to skip forward. Sten

1 reply - Last post by Diana-S1 - September 3, 2015

Does Rocket French work with Macintosh laptops?

Recently I experience problems with my Rocket French course on my Mac. The course freezes and the fan in my Mac starts. I see the spinning ball symbol that usually signifies ongoing processing but nothing results. When I try to quit the page my browser (S...

2 replies - Last post by SBack - August 28, 2015

Accented letters on the virtual keyboard.

I can use the virtual keyboard to type à but can't figure out how to get capital letter version of the word. I had a chat window when I was trying out the package, but it's not there now.  What's an easy way to get answers to questions like this?

1 reply - Last post by toru e - August 26, 2015

Circonflex for Write it!

Hi all! Is there a way to create the circonflex when completing the French review exercises? For example, in the hear it, write it! When I needed to write êtes-vous prêt? I needed to copy/paste the circonflex ê in to the answer space because it is not pro...

2 replies - Last post by Tutleymutley - August 17, 2015

Down load of audio file for Rocket Record (NEW)

me too I have the same problem??????????

7 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - July 7, 2015

List of badges?

Is there a list of badges that I can look at? It would be very helpful for me. Thanks!

1 reply - Last post by Robert-C7 - June 5, 2015

Quiz could use work, in Lesson 17.8 Verbe Faire

whoa nelly. The quiz in the 17.8 Verbe Faire lesson throws in three (out of 5) questions using parts of the verb 'faire' that are not covered even a little bit, in that lesson, and haven't been seen for many moons back, if ever. For example, the first q...

2 replies - Last post by Stefanie--15 - May 28, 2015

Rocket French vs College French, and multiple programs

Hello everyone, I'm new here, and I hope no one has asked this question before because I've looked: Does anyone have any idea how advanced you will be after finishing (Premium, Premium Plus, and Platinum,) compared to taking French college classes?  ...

1 reply - Last post by Michael-W - May 23, 2015

Find previously posted questions

Hello, this may seem silly I've posted only twice before, but how do I find answers to previous questions I've posted?  I searched by my name and not finding my questions.  I have received e-mails when they are answered, but wanted to revisit th...

4 replies - Last post by Dan-S45 - May 19, 2015

Where can I see my badge?

Where my badge used to be, now I only see this "Points Goal" information. I do like it, as it motivates me to study at least for that amount of time, but I kind of miss the badges too.

2 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - April 28, 2015

session time outs

bummer! I completed two lessons in Premium - level 1 -1.12 etc and when I "saved" after taking quiz I got no credit because lessons had "timed out" how do I recover lessons so I don't have to do lessons all over again to get completion credit? Thanks

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - April 28, 2015

qui + est = qu'est ?

Hi, a small question about lesson 4.9 Level 2: Exercise was: Tu te connais bien ? Tu choisis ce qui est bon pour toi I wonder why "qui est" isn't "qu'est".  Would "que est" be "qu'est"? Thanks!

2 replies - Last post by lancish - March 31, 2015

Adding the basic course

I would like to add the basic course to my account as a brush up on the basics.  How do I go about that? Thanks,  

1 reply - Last post by toru e - February 13, 2015

New Forum

Hello, Seems a new forum was released (or else I am a beta tester). In either case, I missed the communication. 1) Phrase Finder is Broken. Type a word, hit find. Nothing. 2) Links do not always work. See my post here: '''''' http://members.rocketlangua...

2 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - February 11, 2015

Translating the Verb Etra

I'm working with Lesson 5.9 All Important Keys (Part 2), and there seems to be an error in the lesson introduction. The lesson text is copied below: Look at the correct ways of translating “to be” into French in the following contexts: She is 20 = Age =...

2 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - February 2, 2015

After Platinum - Level 4?

Is there going to be a level 4 course, after platinum level?

4 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 31, 2015

LeRobert Correcteur

Hello, Today I noticed that http://www.lerobert.com/correcteur/demo.php Has anybody tried this software? It's the same price as Antidote for the PC ($99) and seems to have the same features. I like Antidote and have been using it for a couple years now:...

2 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 28, 2015

question about the program itself

My very first lesson shows I have 0 left to do, yet it isn't highlighted like it got done.

2 replies - Last post by Ramona-K2 - January 25, 2015

&#039 why

Everytime I save a word or phrase this keeps appearing in the middle =&#039 why? Why?

2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - January 22, 2015

Hyphen Needed in English Sentence

I began working on Lesson 5.7, a lesson that continues the theme of connecting words -- little things that add challenge to learning the language. English also has little things that improve the flow of reading and add challenge to the language: hyphens...

2 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - January 21, 2015

can not access module test not sure why

I go to dashboard see module test 1 click it but do not get access to the test why?

4 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 13, 2015

Rocket Test Module 1 Quiz Question Regarding Audio

I just completed the Rocket Test for Module 1 and wondered how to answer one question in the quiz. The question is "Listen to the audio and answer: How is Claire feeling?" I couldn't find a link to an audio. If I'd left the page to find the audio in th...

2 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 7, 2015

Lesson 4.8 Self Awareness - Sandwiches, Snacking, and Proudly Traditional?

Hello, I was just reporting a few errors I noticed in lesson 4.8. and I started to read the Culture Lesson at the bottom. They have a picture there of a sandwich and it says "un jambon-fromage" That is clearly not "jambon", but rather "saucisson". That...

0 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 7, 2015

&#039 why

Everytime I save a word or phrase this keeps appearing in the middle =&#039 why? Why?

4 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - December 3, 2014

Error in Testing, Lesson 5.2

In the testing for Lesson 5.2 is an error. In Hear it Say it, the speaker says, "Je cherche un toilette," but the revealed sentence is, "Je cherche les toilettes." The same problem is in Rocket Record. Just thought you would like to know.

3 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - November 29, 2014

Technical question...

I am just starting with Rocket Languages French. Is there a headphone/microphone anyone can recommend?

4 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - November 10, 2014

your suggestion ?

First of all Salut tout le monde. Je m'appelle Mehmet. Je suis Turc. I have been studying Rocket French for three days. What are your sugestions for me ? How should I work ? As a beginner, what can I do for reading ? At this level I do not understand an...

6 replies - Last post by maha266 - November 9, 2014

Where do we find Rocket Rehearsal Self Tests

In the advanced learning techniques section, there is a reference to "Rocket Rehearsal Self Tests" and I'd like to know where we can find these. Thanks in advance. :)

6 replies - Last post by barbara-g33 - October 12, 2014

Lesson Quizes Could Have More Infromation

I wonder if more information could be provided for the responses in the multiple choice Lesson Quizes. Sometimes the words presented haven't yet been covered in RF, leading to guesses. The only ones for which meanings are sometimes given are the correct...

2 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - September 10, 2014

Lesson Quizes Could Have More Infromation

I wonder if more information could be provided for the responses in the multiple choice Lesson Quizes. Sometimes the words presented haven't yet been covered in RF, leading to guesses. The only ones for which meanings are sometimes given are the correct...

0 replies - Last post by Diana-S1 - August 18, 2014

Certification/testing question

I took the test for the first certification last night and received my results, but is there a way to see the test itself, to review what I need to work on? I like to be able to see which questions I missed. Thanks!

0 replies - Last post by Stefanie--15 - August 8, 2014

Use of Pronoun On

Can someone please explain why the pronoun 'on' is not being used in this course? Well that is so far, I am at level 4 and none of the grammar lessons are using 'on' when they do explanations. It is used in the conversations. And commonly used when i re...

4 replies - Last post by toru e - August 7, 2014

ONLINE SUPPORT

I fail to understand why there is live customer support available. I tried it on Sunday but no luck. Since your product is been used internationally your support should be 24/7 because of time difference in other countries.

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - August 5, 2014

ONLINE SUPPORT

I fail to understand why there is live customer support available. I tried it on Sunday but no luck. Since your product is been used internationally your support should be 24/7 because of time difference in other countries.

0 replies - Last post by jyoti--1 - August 5, 2014

at what point I can consider my self Intermediate level in French

I understand that level 1.1 - 1.15. Is a beginner level. Probably also 2.1... 3.1 At what level can I consider myself intermediate level? 4.1? 5.1..... At what level will I be able to call myself advance level?

2 replies - Last post by Diana-S1 - July 28, 2014

typing in french grammatical symbols

When I am typing a word like l'hotel, how do I type the circumflex over the o? Using the little 'french typewriter', whether I type the 'o' or the circumflex first, they are never in alignment. Looking forward to finding this out because it's a real p...

8 replies - Last post by Michael-M294 - July 26, 2014

Need advice

First of all, Salut everyone. I am 40 years old and My English is Intermediate Level I think. Because of my age and my english level, I have not decided whether to order the French Premium course or not . You know while you are getting older it is hard t...

5 replies - Last post by toru e - July 14, 2014

Listening and understanding

This French course has taught me how to really listen, it has even improved my understanding of my Thai neighbour who has trouble with English!

0 replies - Last post by Lorraine-A5 - July 6, 2014

Computer question

I purchased the programs using the Thinkpad. It is showing signs of "dying". How do I transfer the programs to a Macbook?

1 reply - Last post by toru e - July 1, 2014

How can i get rid of 'Update your Flash Player' floating box??!

Ok, obviously if i could update if i could, but i have Mac OSX 10.5.8 so can't upgrade Flash any further than i already have. The testing page has always worked fine, and still works fine, however there is an annoying floating box in the middle of the t...

2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 20, 2014

printong lessons

I have a problem printing the lessons . A heading will come out something like this - onsdq bshud at chn

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - June 16, 2014

Role playing in testing lesson 1.2

I can't take this quiz because I can't get the program to work. For example I pick Claire as my first "role" and then hit get started. I see this large spokes of wheel round and round and round for minutes until I quit. I looked at the help section but it...

7 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - June 16, 2014

extra mots in 4.4?

In 4.4 at the restaurant, there is the following section of dialogue: Certainement, nous aussi nous avons des plats végétariens Certainly, we have vegetarian dishes as well Extra words I think: Certainement, nous avons aussi des plat vegetariens Yes?

1 reply - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - June 4, 2014

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