Rocket Japanese Review
I have been told that Japanese is one of the most difficult languages to learn. This reason only made me more determined to find a solid and reliable Japanese language course. It had also been a while since I had last been a student so the course I picked would have to be thorough and easy to follow.
I decided to conduct my search for a suitable course that taught Japanese online and I analyzed every program that I found. After a thorough search I had finally made the decision that I would be using the Rocket Japanese language course that is offered by the Rocket Language Company.
The Rocket Language Company does not only teach Japanese. They also offer courses on other languages, such as German, Italian, Spanish, French and Chinese. Aside from these spoken languages, Rocket even offers a complete course on American Sign Language. As for the Japanese course that I decided to do, it was compiled by a native Japanese speaker by the name of Sayaka Matsuura. No wonder Rocket enjoys a great reputation.
To start with the course teaches you to speak basic Japanese. This will make you feel quite comfortable in certain situations, such as placing an order or asking someone for directions, as well as being able to greet someone. By the end of the very first session you will already be able to speak a few basic words. There are a total of 31 sessions in the first module.
A full module is around 14 hours long and contains audios that are about 25 minutes long. You will be able to follow along with the audios using the transcripts of each session that is part of the package. The transcripts were particularly helpful to me while I followed along with the audio, which in itself made the way that the material is presented rather entertaining. As for the content of the course, the method employed will greatly aid you in being able to absorb and speak Japanese.
MegaVocab is the name Rocket Language Company has given software that is included in the program. This was very helpful and besides making it easier to learn, it was also entertaining.
Right from the start I found it very helpful that this is not only a vocabulary recognition tool, it also works with picture association. Except for the fact that I was using a computer, it reminded me a lot of the flashcards we all used as children.
With your improvement you may choose to add more words and pictures over and above the 1000 words and pictures that come with the software. This you can do as it allows you to make these additions.
When I moved onto the MegaAudio software, it was when I had begun to learn the vocabulary. During this part of the course I began to feel a lot sure of what I had learned thus far.
With the MegaAudio software I had to select a corresponding picture to a word spoken in Japanese. Upon completing and exercise the system gives you a score that enables you to chart your progress.
As far as I am concerned what sets Rocket Japanese apart from other language programs is the fact that to understand what has been said is just as important as learning the vocabulary. Plus, the software is easy and entertaining to use.
Although the Rocket Language Japanese course assumes that its students have absolutely no history of the language, it is not only an introductory course, which saves you the time and effort of having to purchase yet another course once you have progressed with the language. In my opinion that simply raises the value of the course. With Rocket Japanese you can continue to an advanced level.
But that is not all that this program offers. Should you have questions you want to ask, you can do so in the forum for all the members. Here you can ask questions and chat with the Rocket Language online instructors as well as with other students. Included free in the package the forum really makes this course an absolute bargain, because if you get stuck or have a problem, you will find the help you need there.
Considering that there are so many courses available online I was very surprised to find one of such good quality as Rocket Japanese. But even more surprising would have to be the price of the package that is $100-00. I am certain that, like me, you will become just as impressed with the quality and price as you proceed through the material as I did. The course is also available on compact disc, although, because it was a bit cheaper, I decided to download the course onto my computer instead. Downloading it onto my computer allowed me to listen to it on the computer, create my own CD’s and even upload the audio onto my ipod thereby allowing me to listen to it any time and anywhere.
As if all this were not enough, Rocket even offers a no questions asked, money back, sixty-day guarantee! Think about it! With Rocked you will be getting top quality courses and software. You will enjoy access to the member’s only forum and you will receive an awesome guarantee as well. All of this for an absolutely bargain price. If you are thinking or planning to learn another language then I can think of no better way than making use of the Japanese course offered by the Rocket Language Company. It gets my best rating!
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