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Rocket Italian - New Survival Kit Lessons!
Hi Everyone!We've now updated the Survival Kit lessons for Rocket Italian Levels 1-3! The new Survival Kit lessons have been designed to provide you with more useful and relevant words and phrases to supplement your Italian learning. You'll find plenty o...
0 replies - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - May 15, 2024
Rocket Italian Play the Part - now live!
Hi Everyone,We've been working hard behind the scenes at Rocket Italian creating a brand new series for our Italian learners… Introducing our latest conversational series: the Rocket Italian Play the Part!The Play the Part lessons are designed to help you...
0 replies - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - April 22, 2024
New Rocket Italian Level 3 Language & Culture lessons
Hi Everyone!We've updated the Language & Culture lessons for Rocket Italian Level 3! This means that we've created all-new lessons to provide you with improved explanations, useful new topics, and a wide array of new audio examples - all of which will hel...
5 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - August 3, 2021
New Rocket Italian Level 2 Language & Culture lessons
Hi Everyone!We've updated the Language & Culture lessons for Rocket Italian Level 2!This means that we've created all-new lessons to provide you with improved explanations, useful new topics, and a wide array of new audio examples - all of which will help...
5 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - June 22, 2021
New Rocket Italian Level 1 Language & Culture lessons
Hi Everyone! If you're wondering why some of the Language & Culture lessons have changed recently, it's because we've updated and expanded the content for several topics, including direct and indirect object pronouns; prepositions; and irregular verbs. We...
6 replies - Last post by Maxie - October 11, 2020
Hello! Brief bit of feedback. The translation of the second phrase of this sentence is very difficult:Considerato che ho dei bambini, le uscite sono abbastanza poche.Considering that I have children, I don't go out very often. I struggled for quite a whil...
1 reply - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - March 23, 2025
Hello I have purchased all 3 levels of Rocket Italian and am currently working through level 2. I have also bought the Travelogue and Play the Part. I am not sure what order to study these in. Do you have a recommended order of study? Should I complete al...
1 reply - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - March 16, 2025
I appreciate Enxhi's response to my previous comment and hope that feedback is truly as welcome as she suggests. Today I am working on lesson 7.2 and came across this explanation of the phrase “Vorrei andarci”: Notice andarci is the union of the verb anda...
2 replies - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - March 9, 2025
Survival kit lesson on parts of the body
I think the lesson on parts of the body needs improvement.First a minor concern: It is never explained that the plural of “il dito” is “le dita” – I just happened to notice the plural in this sentence “Le persone si rompono le dita quando lo fanno” and lo...
3 replies - Last post by GwenR5 - March 3, 2025
Costume DA bagno not DI bagno - error in lesson
I'm new to the Italian rocket course, but noticed that in Level 1, Module 5, “to like and to miss”, there is an error. It should be “costume da bagno” not “costume di bagno”. Is this the place to forward corrections to the developers?
2 replies - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - March 2, 2025
Starting words are clipped lesson: 8.6 Action in the Past: "Il Passato" con ESSERE
The prerecorded Italian in the interactive “actions” portion of the subject lesson appears to have issues with the first word of a phrase in many cases. Even when i recall what the Italian speaker is saying, the first word sounds wrong. This is on a Windo...
1 reply - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - January 6, 2025
Problems with pronunciation loading on computer
I can't get the pronunciation to load on my MacBook. Anyone else having problems. It worked fine for the intro but now won't work.
3 replies - Last post by Robi1269 - December 20, 2024
Resetting an entire module or lesson
I have progressed through all the lessons in a module. Now, I want to do the lessons again. How do I reset an entire module or lesson? thanks
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - November 10, 2024
Hi AllMy Play the Part Italian and German will not load. Just comes up with an error and asks me to reload. None of the modules will load. Logged out and in again and still no luck. Any idea why? Thanks Maxie
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - October 6, 2024
Remove ‘explanations’ from dialogue?
Hi all, I am new here so sorry if this is a silly question, but is it possible to re-listen to the audio lessons without the interruptions of the English speaker so that as I become more familiar with the vocab, phrasing etc I can listen to just the Itali...
1 reply - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - October 3, 2024
In 5.5 the conversation introduces the phrase “How long will it take” with ci mettera'. Is this the preferred or common transalation as opposed to ci vorra' ?
1 reply - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - July 7, 2024
Since the app updated this past week, I have not been able to hear the dialog between Allessandro and Maria unless I am using a headphone. How long before a fix to this bug?
0 replies - Last post by Gail-jdwq - June 9, 2024
Where can I find Play It! Does every language have it? Can't seem to find it anywhere in my lessons as indicated in the FAQ's.
1 reply - Last post by Hesham-RocketLanguages - May 19, 2024
Hi For some reason there is a double black clip board over Flash cards and shadowing the forum button. If I try and click on Forum, Flash cards come up, so cannot access any of the forums unless I go to a recent conversation in my email Don't know how to ...
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - February 12, 2024
I've noticed in the last few days that sometimes the feedback for the writing section shows an entry as correct, when in fact there is an error. I'm working on section 5 Level 1, and it has happened several times. The problem seems to occur when there i...
2 replies - Last post by Susan K - February 2, 2024
Change to Website - no recording on Writing section
Working on the Writing section. Previously, after writing in the answer, the program provided the correct written word/phrase and the pronounciation. There was then an opportunity to record and check the pronounciation. Now, the program provides the co...
3 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - February 1, 2024
Dear Susan, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced with the tutor audio speed settings. To ensure that the tutor audio remains at the slower speed, please follow these steps:- Click on the gear ...
0 replies - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - November 12, 2023
Hi, A like the course so far, but I would really like a quick study flash card section. Ideally flashcard vocab I have not seen in a while. That way as you make it through modules you can keep older terms in your mind. Ideally a tool that does something l...
8 replies - Last post by Maxie - October 14, 2023
I'm trying to find something akin to a syllabus for this program, as I'm using it as part of our homeschool curriculum for my middle schooler. I saw a comment from 2013 in the Spanish forum that there used to be a “My Dashboard” area where a Study Plan wa...
1 reply - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - August 10, 2023
Language Learning Challenges and Triumphs
Ciao a tutti! Learning a new language is an exciting journey, but it's not without its challenges and moments of triumph. Whether you're tackling tricky grammar rules, working on your pronunciation, or celebrating those "aha" moments when something finall...
2 replies - Last post by Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor - August 7, 2023
Hello I was working on a lesson and happened to see my score over 7600 I know I was not studying that much Is there anyway to drop that number by about 7450 points to give an accurate reading of my learning level. Thanks tom
7 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - March 27, 2023
Ciao a tutti Wanted to wish all the staff in the Rocket team happy holidays and if you celebrate Christmas a very happy Christmas. On Vancouver Island we are having very cold weather. Unusual on the island, as we are known as the California of Canada. Yes...
1 reply - Last post by Jonathan-Rocket-Languages - December 20, 2022
I was on holiday using the iPhone app, and heard a new voice on the various exercises, and having returned to using my Mac, it's the same. The pace of speech is quicker and to my hearing, is less intelligible than the male voice previously used. I reali...
12 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - December 18, 2022
Hi there, Are there any plans to add cloze deletions to Rocket Italian? Meaning, tests where you have to fill in the word or two in a sentence that is missing? And it tests your recall and translation skills? Thanks, James
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - June 20, 2022
Hello, I know the Android app has not yet been updated to the new UI that the mobile website has, but are there any plans to add functionality to make flashcards on the mobile website and the mobile app for Android (when the UI is updated? Like how on the...
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 14, 2022
Bug Fix Request - Blank Flashcards
Hello, My flashcards are blank on one side. I think this happened when I tried to reverse the English/Italian on the flashcards. I have some screenshots attached. I have tried other modules, resetting the cards, even doing a new lesson for the first time,...
2 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - April 23, 2022
Flashcards - Level 1, Lesson 1.8
Hello! I am going back and redoing my past levels as a refresher, and to check out the new material. Something I notice with the flashcards are when there are these kind of sentences, when I get to the flashcards and see “There are some oranges”, I have n...
3 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - April 23, 2022
Hello! I recently used another language learning app that, when you had to write in a word, the autocorrect on the keyboard was disabled, so that you couldn't rely on for instance Google correcting your mistakes. Could a similar functionality be potential...
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - April 15, 2022
Hi JasonDo you intend doing a PLay the Part in Italian. I think it is just lovely and really helpful, So I hope so. Practical aand really helpful, use it for the German lessonsSebongela
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - April 7, 2022
Hi I seem to be having a problem when switching from German to Italian. The points don't change to the relevant language. Even when I go back to dashboard in Italian it seems to revert to German.Not an urgent issue, just wanted to bring this to the attent...
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - April 1, 2022
Hello.I wish to discontinue my current subscription as I'm not really utilising the lessons. Please do not continue to deduct any further amounts from my account for ongoing subscription, effective immediately.Please confirm this will now cease via return...
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - December 14, 2021
To all the staff at Rocket languagesI have purchased all the available courses for Italian and German courses. Please update your files. Just got an email am I enjoying my Italian that I have just bought. Been using this program for almost 2 years now. So...
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - December 7, 2021
Conversation at begining of Premium Plus lessons
I enjoy the quick comments in Italian at the begining of each Premium Plus lesson. Most times, by using multiple rewinds, I can understand the gist of what's being said but it sure would be nice to have a transcript in both English & Italian.
6 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - November 23, 2021
HI All My points are not keeping up with my speaking. Not sure if this is a technical issue or a new process to slow us down. While recording if I press 1,2,3 points don't record.Thankssebongela
2 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 27, 2021
Transcript of Audio lesson and/or Beginning Dialogues
I'm going through the course a second time and I would love to see a transcript of the audio lessons. I've tried printing the lesson to PDF, but this excludes the actual audio lessons.More than anything else I want to see the little conversations the host...
7 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - October 10, 2021
Benefits of Listening to Italian as hearing declines
I have become nearly deaf over the past year. I am getting a cochlear implant in 2 days. My ear neurologist surgeon has said that my daily practice in Italian has kept the auditory portion of my brain active despite my hearing loss. He expects that my rel...
11 replies - Last post by Maxie - August 31, 2021
listening to all conversations together
A year and a half ago, i was able to listen in one go to all the conversations in each level. That is just the talking between the characters, without the stops and explanations that formed each lesson's audio file. Is this possible now - i don't see that...
15 replies - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - August 17, 2021
What on earth does this mean? was making a flash card set and came up with this.
3 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - August 5, 2021
4.9 "Me" and "Her": Direct Object Pronouns
Ciao a tutti, Please excuse me if this post is in the wrong category.I am going through lesson 4.9 again, and I have a small observation of something that could make the lesson go more smoothly. Just something to consider.Something that I notice in this l...
2 replies - Last post by moralawardsuit - July 23, 2021
Actively forming new phrases not part of Rocket Italian?
Hi!I just started looking through Italian Level 1 - I'm not a complete beginner but was curious to find the right lesson for me to jump in, and also wanted to check out the teaching techniques used.Now I have to admit that I was very surprised. There are ...
10 replies - Last post by ChrisM108 - July 17, 2021
I miss Maria and Alex from level 1. I enjoyed the repartee between them and the humour. Find level 2 stilted and listening to the conversations frustrating. Having a host explaining it all. Now have started German and right from level 1 there is a host an...
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - June 28, 2021
Custom Flashcards Limitations?
Is there a limit the to number flashcards or the amount of text? I imported flashcards from a spreadsheet file, and received an error when saving the file.The same error also occurred with sets of fewer that 10 flashcards.
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 23, 2021
I have noticed that the points bar only shows the points you have achieved for that day. Not your badge and position on the board. I really like that, as I found that I kept on wanting to go higher on the leadership board. Now it is a choice, if I want to...
4 replies - Last post by Maxie - June 3, 2021
Making sentences play in order on flashcards
Hi everyone,I'm having a great time using Rocket Italian and am making real progress, but there's one thing I find puzzling about it. The conversation will often introduce a long sentence, which will be broken down into 2 or 3 parts, but on the flashcards...
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - May 23, 2021
Any idea when Rocket will have another holiday discount. Am waiting to purchase the travel ones. Am anxious to get some travel vocabulary and conversation
2 replies - Last post by Maxie - May 13, 2021