subject: Rocket Languages Italian Review - Will it Actually Work? [print this page] Author: Cindy Thomas Author: Cindy Thomas
Rocket Italian is an on-line Italian learning program. Does it actually work?
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
Rocket Italian is available as a set of CDs or as a download. It comes with videos, audio, and software games. In addition to that, you are given access to the Learning Lounge where you can test your progress, and communicate with other users and instructors.
The basic method is teaching Italian by a process called "visual association". Visual association is the way you learned to speak your native language. You HEARD a word and SAW its meaning at the same time. In this way you effortlessly and quickly picked up the meanings of words. Rocket Italian attempts to replicate the process with the use of audio, video, and specially designed software.
HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?
Rocket Italian is a powerful way to learn Italian, IF you are sincere and willing to put in time on a regular basis. Ideally, you should attempt to view the lessons for a little time everyday (30min to 1hr at least). The lessons are engineered to build on one another. Because of this, being consistent is important.
Picking up a language is alot like learning to ride a bike. For the first 6 or 7 lessons you may think that you aren't getting anywhere. If you keep going, however, you will hit a point when things suddenly come together. You will find that you are suddenly able to pick up most of the words in the audio recordings and can create basic sentences easily.
You can then add more vocabulary and advanced grammar to your repertoire.
IS IT THE BEST WAY TO GO FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Some people find it difficult to focus unless there is some outside pressure such as an upcoming "exam" or an instructor checking their "homework".
Rocket Italian is a do it yourself approach. It is powerful but you must provide the follow-through yourself
If you feel you might need the pressure of a classroom setting in order to follow through, look into classes at a local college. Keep in mind that a class will cost more and can take longer.
If you are sincere about learning Italian and are ready to put aside some time each day, Rocket Italian can have you speaking Italian in 8-10 weeks.
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