subject: Rocket Japanese Premium Plus - Will it Actually Work?` [print this page] Author: Maria Wright Author: Maria Wright
Rocket Japanese is an on line Japanese learning program. Does it actually work?
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR PURCHASE?
Rocket Japanese is a software system for download or as a set of CDs. Inside you will find audio recordings, special software games, videos, and more. In addition to that, you are given access to the Learning Lounge where you can test your skills, and communicate with other users and teachers.
The basic method is teaching Japanese by a process called "visual association". Visual association is how you learned your first language. You SAW something and HEARD the word for it at the same time. In this way you effortlessly and quickly picked up the meanings of words. Rocket Japanese tries to duplicate the process with the use of video, audio, and software.
HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?
IF you are ready to work with the program in a consistent way, Rocket Japanese can be extremely powerful. Ideally, you should attempt to work with the material for some time everyday (at least 30 min - 1 hr a day). The lessons are made to build on each other. Therefore, being consistent is important.
Learning a language is alot like learning to ride a bike. For the first little while you might think that you aren't getting anywhere. If you persist, however, you will come to a point when things suddenly "fall into place". You will find yourself making sentences without effort and hearing most of the words in the audio recordings.
Then you can proceed to learning more advanced vocabulary and grammar.
IS IT FOR EVERYONE?
Some people find it hard to focus unless there is some outside pressure like an upcoming "exam" or an instructor checking their "homework".
Rocket Japanese is a do it yourself approach. It is very powerful but you have to provide the consistency yourself.
If you think you need the pressure of a classroom situation in order to take action, look into a class at a local college. Keep in mind that a class will cost much more and will take longer.
If you are sincere about pick up Japanese and are ready to put aside a little time each day, Rocket Japanese can get you speaking Japanese in 8-10 weeks.
