Find out what actual users have to say about our courses through their Rocket Languages reviews.
It's very exciting, I like the fact that it can be viewed several times so you can see while attempting to follow along.
I'm in the early process of learning, so far it has been a good experience. I plan to continue with Rocket Languages fora long time to come.
Just finished eh oui with the Open University - it was like something from 10 years ago. Switch to Rocket French. It rocks, so far.
Loving the program so far. I was doing dualingo for months and still never felt like I could have a real conversation with anyone. I’m just 3 courses into rocket and feel like I could can actually use what I have learned. My favorite part is being able to do courses while I drive.
Just started the trial on Tuesday - comparing Rocket to a few other language courses I have sampled. So far, I am impressed! Within the next few days I must make a decision on which one to purchase - leaning heavily towards Rocket!
I love the tools that you were using for the beginners to learn the language easily. It's a very big help to have an audio so we can hear the correct pronunciations and a translation written in English and French so we can be familiar on how to write the correct grammar and spelling of each words. I am excited and looking forward everyday to see what new words I will learn again. Thank you for the free trial without registering our credit card first for the security as well of your customers account. Hoping to learn more and be fluent in French language. Thank you once again!
I have only just started but so far am impressed in contrast with other approaches.
I am very pleased to have a balance of styles and methods of teaching that really encourages one to move forwards and not get bored. the pace of the first few sessions seems about right to me.
For some reason, it works better in terms of mic/voice recognition using Chrome rather than Safari on my MAC, but that's not a major drawback.
It would be good to also have packaged with the product some Italian interlinear translations of modern literature in pdf and spoken (slowly) form ... say Harry Potter/ Alice in Wonderland / The name of the Rose.
I have also found that using a "Translate" app on my iPhone on a regular basis throughout the day to add an extra active dimension to learning the language and pronunciation.
All in all an initially great experience for a 60-year-old who isn't that great at learning languages.
The lessons are very good, the conversations flashcards that let us memorize the words it is very good well made, too bad I can't afford for more courses/
I only use the web interface. I'm not a fan of apps on my phone. The web interface mostly works but the microphone interface throws error messages and hasn't worked since day 1. I've also had issues with leaving notes and trying to use the contact form. I've tried both Safari and Brave browsers with the same results on both.
Support has be lackluster. I also tried to call the phone # from the website and got an error from Verizon that the call couldn't be completed as dialed. This has happened multiple times.
Response from Rocket Languages
Hi Stephen - Thanks for your feedback. I will check into why you have had trouble reaching us. In the meantime, I will email you directly to see what we can do.
Generally the best language software I have found, but I have two gripes:
1. the level 2 courses have identical dialogue in Italian and French, which makes them so much more boring the second time around
2. There is no reduction in the quantity of english as the level increases. The program should phase out the use of English through level 2 and it should be almost entirely absent in level 3 in my opinion. For this reason I will not buy another level 3 course.
Response from Rocket Languages
Hi Tim - Thanks for the review. The Italian and French Interactive Audio lesson conversations courses are similar but not identical. The Italian/French gets more complicated as you go up the levels. Also, the Language & Culture lessons for Levels 2 & 3 are about to be fully revamped within the next 2 months.