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for biiru wo muttsu kudsai. It has mittsu instead of muttsu
0 replies - Last post by OreanVale - June 11, 2011
Rocket Japanese Premium review feedback
みんなさん、こんにちは！よろしくおねがいします。 I have completed the first level of the Japanese course. First of all I'd like to say, thank you for an enriching, interesting and worthwhile experience. It has sparked my interest in the language even moreso than when I decided t...
0 replies - Last post by Kayron - June 11, 2011
Hey, just wanted to say hi and i'm new here.. i just (about 10mins ago) brought rocket Japanese and rocket Japanese plus..(i already have French,German and Spanish)...i love rocket languages :) i'm a complete beginner to japanese but one day i hope to go ...
5 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 24, 2011
Konnichiwa, I know, it's only the first lesson and I have questions... but I'm really enjoying the program so far. Here are my questions- I notice the Romaji section shows the name first and the phrase second. In the English section it shows the phras...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 4, 2011
I have a very specific reason for wanting to learn Japanese, so, before I pay for premium membership, I am interested in whether the course would include what I require. Learning the pleasantries of every day conversation is good and I like the way the l...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 4, 2011
When I bought this course it worked perfectly on my Ipad through the IPad Safari browser. I tested it before I bought it since that was a requirement for me. Now all of a sudden the audio portion (which use to play perfectly) now says that it requires Fla...
1 reply - Last post by bruce-librosmedia-com - May 4, 2011
Hello - I am considering your product, but I am confused as to what to buy. I do want the online version, I have no need for the CDs. I see Premium, Premium Plus, Platinum - I am not sure what I need to order to have access to the entire set of material...
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 4, 2011
2.3 In for the Night i think it is missing kinda important part of the conversation, if you gonna stay at a hotel it can be good too know how too ask how much for 1 night or 2 and when breakfast time is or if you are more then one person and wish too spli...
5 replies - Last post by 2679 - March 19, 2011
How to say "I am Blind"
Konnichiwa, watashi no namae wa Tatsu desu...:) As a "Blind User", I have been trying to find out how I would say that I am Blind, when first meeting a Japanese person? I am Totally Blind!! domo arigato gozaimasu
2 replies - Last post by Keyatta--2 - February 12, 2011
Hiragana/Romanji/English Dictionary?
Does anyone know a good hiragana/romanji/english dictionary?
5 replies - Last post by keyatta--1 - January 30, 2011
Hi Everyone Jason here, the CEO of Rocket Languages. Those that have been with Rocket Languages for a while will have noticed many gradual changes and face-lifts over the last couple of years. Most of these changes have come from suggestions that members...
0 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-founder - December 10, 2010
Question is regarding lesson 1.6- Romaji and the sounds in the Japanese Language. Hi, I have just listened to the chart of basic Japanese syllables.. and the "ra, ri, ru, re, ro" seems to be pronounced "da, di, du, de, do". Is this c...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - December 8, 2010
Typo in Katakana line in Lesson 1.1 transcript?
Konnichiwa! I've just purchased Rocket Japanese, and have worked my way through all the section 1 material, and was going back (having learned all the hiragana and katakana) and reading the scripts on the hiragana/katakana tabs... and in Lesson 1.1, the ...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 18, 2010
Konnichiwa Sayaka-san, Keni-san I was listening to Lesson 1.1 and I noticed Kenny said I am from England as "Igirisu kara ki mashita" Before I had thought "Igirisu" meant "U.K" :s So being Scottish I was wondering can you te...
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 12, 2010
I can't get the audio download to play after I save it
Konnichiwa I right click the link and save it, but when I go to play it, it doesnt play.. Can anyone help me? Arigato!
2 replies - Last post by CatPanda - September 8, 2010
Lesson 1.8 is not available for me anymore
Hello, I have started my rocket Japanese course this week and today I got a huge problem: Lesson "1.8 Talking about What You Like or Don\'t Like" is not available anymore... That happened just after I finished the quiz. The link for the lesson...
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 6, 2010
For the lessons 1:10 - 1:13 I am a little confused. I have gone over the lessons and there does not seem to be any quizzes for those lessons. Yet it shows an uncompleted quiz score. Should I ignore it, or are there quizzes I am unaware of?
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - August 26, 2010
こんいちわ I was wondering if anyone here knows of a comedy series about a sushi chef's son who follows in his father's footsteps as a sushi chef? I'm not sure but I think it's called "Oishii" or something like that. This sushi chef has "fish...
0 replies - Last post by yanagi - August 22, 2010
A few *culture* language questions
I've been studying Japanese for around a year from my home. I understand grammar ( so far anyway... yikes!), I'm learning vocabulary...but there are some things textbooks don't tell you! First off, my name is Bridget, or ブリジットis katakana (I hope! I say i...
5 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - August 16, 2010
Hello Rocket Languages! I just wanted to give you a big thumbs up on the Motivation Center idea! When I was going through earlier lessons and learning everything in the beginning this would have been very helpful (although then again, when I began premiu...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - July 22, 2010
Some questions, and what about an iPad app?
I just bought the course and I'm looking forward to starting some of the instructions. One question is that there apparently are 31 lessons but I only see 7 or 8 sections in both stage 1 and 2. Do some of those sections have more than one lesson? And I...
1 reply - Last post by CatPanda - July 4, 2010
Hey all, I need some help. Rocket Japanese was working fine a few days ago on my computer, but when the MyVocab option became available, I get script errors that prevent me from seeing the courses. Can any one give me some hints to solve this problem? I...
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - June 23, 2010
I want to get a refund and terminate my membership, how?
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1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - June 20, 2010
Hi, I was on lesson 4 of Rocket Japanese, the original one, and when I purchased Rocket Japanese Premium. Now my previous one I purchased is now *gone*. Is there any way I can get it back? I also purchased the six day course and was hoping for a refund...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - June 16, 2010
Here's a few thoughts. Many say to learn a language, you have to be there. In the country. Many like me don't have this privilege, nor the money for private lessons. However, an audio course and personal help + on forums seems like the next best thing, ...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 9, 2010
I am new to RL Japanese and was wandering if anyone could recommend any japanese voice chat sites. It's hard to learn when you dont use the language in real time situations, I've found myself merely repeating words to try and memorize them. If anyone else...
1 reply - Last post by CatPanda - April 21, 2010
So the local university, University of Wisconsin, is currently showing two kabuki plays today and I got to watch it thanks to the generosity of the kind lady who basically is helping me through the application, preparation and more processes of my foreign...
4 replies - Last post by CatPanda - April 9, 2010
I found a fantasic Japanese band on youtube the other day! The name of the band is "JAM Project." I've listened to a couple of thir songs but so far "GONG" is my favorite song in the band. So, has anyone ever heard of them? If you have...
0 replies - Last post by r_folsom - April 3, 2010
Tips for Katakana in MegaJapanese program
I know some people probably want to quiz themselves on katakana, right? but there's only MegaHiragana on the program...well until they update, I have done it myself. You'll need to know how to get the keyboard lay out for Japanese Katakana. Just go to M...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - March 29, 2010
Allergies (preparing the trip)
こんばんは！ I almost forgot that I have to ask you a very important question regarding my trip to Japan. I'm allergic to anything that goes in a pod and the pod itself (peas and beans), aspirin, and most important, to fava beans. Could you please give me so...
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - March 28, 2010
Generalized topic name for use in the future ^^. I know these cards are randomized so I am including an image. I have noticed in the MegaCards - Beginners game there is an error in the translation in one of the cards. the card says kuchi = kuchi instea...
6 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - March 8, 2010
I heard some words in Japanese but I can't quite figure out what they mean: kyoushi, katte, haite, kite, plus the members of the family - musume, musuko, otou, okaa, ryoushin, goshujin, oku, otouto, imouto, kyoudai, shimai and haha. Now, please correct me...
3 replies - Last post by ashwinr - March 4, 2010
I was wondering what you guys think of Language school. I want to go to Japan for 6-12 weeks to follow a language course. I hope that by being around Japanese people and the language learning will go even more quickly. I already know quite a few words but...
1 reply - Last post by CatPanda - March 4, 2010
ANYONE KNOW IF GPS MAPPING SOFTWARE OF JAPAN, FOR HAND HELD GPS, IS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ?
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - February 25, 2010
Name, better in kanji or katakana?. Use of seals in Japan.
こにちは！ First I would like to thank you for this great course. I'm very happy that I'm going to 日本 Japan this summer. やった！ Anyway, I would like to ask you a question. I'm a black belt and I have my own seal 印 with my name, so I can stamp diplomas or certif...
5 replies - Last post by asparria - February 25, 2010
Hello I purchased Rocket Japanese about four months ago but have not received any of the newsletters and I am just wondering why ? I receive newsletters from Rocket Spanish and Chinese, two language programs that I ended up not purchasing and yet they st...
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - February 17, 2010
Gender Differences? (pronunciations)
Konnichiwa! I am currently beginning to learn Japanese and when I mentioned "shitte imasu = I know " to my fiance and wrote a phonetic down for imasu (ee moss) he told me that his brother (who is currently residing in Japan) said that women hav...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - February 14, 2010
Konnichiwa. I am just wondering if you finish the Rocket Japanese preimium course, what kind of proficiency level is equivalent to the Japanese language proficiency test? Will I be able to pass JLPT4 level? thanks in advance.
3 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - February 7, 2010
Konnichiwa! I just wanted to say "hello" and introduce myself - I'm Rob and decided after a couple of years solidly studying "geek" stuff (I am a software engineer), I've decided I need to spent more time doing fun stuff. :) Learni...
7 replies - Last post by Brendan - January 20, 2010
W00T! Foreign Exchange to Japan!
I just got told by my foreign exchange program that I've been assigned to Japan! YATTA! Seriously I'm pumped and excited to get the opportunity to live in Japan for a year starting in August. Sayaka, is there any extra tips you might have for me to help...
2 replies - Last post by CatPanda - January 13, 2010
Now I just got back, so maybe it was already done.. But I was learning in my game about "bases" for Japanese...Base1-5, te, and ta. What makes the iku and kuru verbs irregular are because their bases are different...I noticed that Rocket Japane...
14 replies - Last post by K73SK - December 30, 2009
how do i return this for a full refund?
i dont like this software, how can i get my money back???? how do i return this, i cant find a way. thanks
1 reply - Last post by K73SK - December 30, 2009
art supplies in Japan - watercolor
I am in Kanazawa Japan as I write this, visiting a non-Japanese friend. My sister paints in watercolor, and has asked me to look for a nice Japanese watercolor painting, or maybe any special watercolor painting supplies (brushes, etc.) that might be spec...
1 reply - Last post by CatPanda - December 9, 2009
Konnichiwa, hajime mashite. Watashi no namae wa Freddie desu. I am new to RJ and enjoying it very much! :mrgreen: I would like to travel to Japan in 1-2 years time on a working holiday visa which allows you to stay for up to a year. Do you know what ...
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - November 30, 2009
Hey, The video showing how to write ふ is not showing for me at http://members.rocketlanguages.com/japanese/grammar-and-culture/2-6-how-do-i-get-there-where-is-it/149 I am using firefox. I do not know if the issue is with me or the server. Thanks.
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - November 30, 2009
I kind of had a moment (maybe a month) of where I just stopped studying Japanese...for some reason. Must have overloaded, lol. Anyway, I'm going to be spending at least an hour per day to get back into the move. Going to review over old work, my old save...
2 replies - Last post by K73SK - November 26, 2009
I just got home a little bit ago from eating at a Taki Japanese Restaraunt. The food is so great.Eeven the sushi was great. It came in some lunch box special, like a tray in a box. It had Japanese dumplings, rice, salad and some kind of dressing, shrimp t...
3 replies - Last post by CatPanda - November 2, 2009
Konnichiwa! What's this thing about calling a teacher 24/7? Do I have to use it everyday as if you would a normal school or something?
6 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 28, 2009
Rocket Japanese Platinum Version
Where can you get the Platinum version of Rocket Japanese?
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 28, 2009
Hi all, have a look at members newsletter number 2, we have just updated it. Simply click on the link in your email and it will take you straight to the new version. :D
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - January 24, 2008