subject: Reviews Rocket German - Will it Actually Work? [print this page] Author: Cindy Thomas Author: Cindy Thomas
Rocket German is an on line German learning system. Does it really work?
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM? Rocket German comes as a CD set or a downloadable package. The system consists of audio recordings, videos, and special software. In addition to that, you get access to a "Learning Lounge" where you can test your skills, and connect with other users and teachers.
The basic approach is to teach German by Visual Association. You learned your mother tongue by visual association. You SAW an object and HEARD the word simultaneously. In this way you easily and quickly learned the meanings of words. Rocket German aims to replicate the process with the use of audio, video, and specially designed software.
DOES IT REALLY WORK?
If you are serious and willing to work with the material regularly, Rocket German is a very powerful way to learn to speak German. Ideally, you should attempt to view the lessons for a little time each day (30min to 1hr at least). The individual lessons are designed to build on each other. Therefore, being consistent is important.
Learning a new language is alot like learning to ride a bike. For the first little while you may think that you are not getting anywhere. If you keep going, however, you will hit a point where things suddenly come together. You will see that you are suddenly able to pick up most of the words in the audio recordings and can make basic sentences easily.
You can then add more vocabulary and advanced grammar to your repertoire.
IS THIS THE BEST SYSTEM FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Some people find it difficult to focus if there is no outside pressure like an upcoming "exam" or an instructor checking their "homework".
Rocket German is a learn at home approach. It is very powerful but you have to provide the consistency yourself.
If you feel you need the pressure of a classroom setting in order to follow through, look into a class at a local college. Keep in mind that classroom instruction will cost much more and will take longer.
If you are sincere about learning the German language and can put aside a little time daily, Rocket German can have you speaking German in a couple of months.
