I am enjoying using the Rocket German course. I have tried many, and it definitely is the best out there.
One of the items that I particularly like is at the end of the modules Nik tests the user on various phrases. I would love to see some bonus tracks with 25 minutes of just this sort of thing for each module.
I have another course made by Penton overseas that does this. I really like the practise coming up with the german phrase. The only problem with the Penton phrases are that most of them are things that you would never say. Things such as "I do not wash myself" (this really is one!) and "the hospital is burning". But the phrases used in the Rocket course are actually things that someone would say and I would love to have more practice with coming up with the right german translation.
Suggestion

Glen
January 9, 2010

Paul-Weber
January 13, 2010
Hallo,
danke für deine Kommentare.
I had to smile when I read the sentences that your other program teaches.
I came accross similar sentences whenever I was learning a foreign language and always wondered who is coming up with the ideas..."The hospital is burning"...most people will never ever have to say this in their whole life...
Anyway...
Have you tried the All Rocket Reviews track? This track consists of all the reviews from all lessons and is part of the last review section.
Also the certificate tests and self rehearsal tests offer you the option of reviewing each section.
Is your idea to have a whole new audio track that focuses on one section but in more detail?
Thanks
Paul

Glen
January 13, 2010
Hallo Paul
Danke fur deine Antwort.
I did not know about the All Reviews track at the end (I have not gotten that far yet).
I know it would take alot of work. But if you did something like the "all reviews track" for specifically each of the lessons it would really be a fantastic addition to your program.
Again this is a very good program. Lets see how well I do when I get to Germany in May:)
Glen

willie56
January 17, 2010
Hello Glen, I second your opinions on the Rocket German course, and I will also be traveling to Germany in May with two of my brothers to visit relatives there.Maybe we will cross paths and be able to converse in German,I really like this course,I learn and it keeps me interested.

Glen
January 18, 2010
Hi Willie
Funny. I will be traveling with my brother and mother to visit relatives. Where are you heading?
Glen

willie56
January 23, 2010
We will be flying into Frankfurt,then to Jagsthausen. Check out Die Gotzenberg,and Gotz von Berlichingen.The castle is the family home of this famous German knight and this is where we will be staying on part of our trip.Any trip suggestions? I have stayed at this castle before and really enjoyed the stay.Good food as well.

Glen
January 30, 2010
We will also be flying into Frankfurt. We be visiting my uncle there and then down to Rosenheim outside of Munchen to visit the rest of the family. This year in Rosenheim is the National horticulture show. The castle sounds very interesting, I will do some research on that!

Paul-Weber
February 2, 2010
Hi Glen and Willie56,
I just received an error message. It looks as though Willie 56 tried to email you a private message Glen, but it didn't get through.
Just so you know.
Thanks
Paul

Paul-Weber
February 2, 2010
Hi Glen and Willie56,
I just got an error message saying that Willie 56 tried to send a private message to Glen and it dodn't come through.
Just so you know.
If you want to exchange email adresses in case you want to meet while in Germany please send me a private message and I will forward the emails on to you. I hope that works.
Thanks
Paul

Glen
February 3, 2010
Thanks Paul, I will do that.