Rocket Spanish - The Honest Review

Mar 17, 2007 @ 03:22 am by Fabian Tan

Rocket Spanish is an interesting and unique language product. As one of the lowest-cost options on the market, this course has been very popular with many would-be Spanish speakers. This seems to be the case for a few reasons but in this article we will attempt to reveal the truth behind Rocket Spanish and provide an honest review on whether or not it is worth your time and investment.

There are two options available when you are led to the Rocket Spanish sales page. You can buy a digital download version or a physical version which is shipped to your door. At the time of writing, the physical version is much more expensive at $299.95 plus $49.95 for shipping. The instant download version is available at less than one third of that price at $99.95. I recommend the digital version because you will get instant access to the lessons. Now that we know about these two options, let’s talk about the course itself!

If you are a busy person who is trying to learn a new language, you would probably prefer to go with a convenient solution, where you can learn at your pace. This is one plus point of Rocket Spanish. It gives you instant access to step-by-step audio lessons and even games. I must say the games are a really neat addition. They really make learning Spanish fun and interactive!

For the audio lessons itself, they are narrated by friendly voices, so you will have no trouble following them. They are concise and go straight to the point, so you can start grasping the fundamentals of the language almost immediately. You can even download the audio files on to your iPod or CD, so you can learn away from the computer while you are having a jog or just relaxing on your sofa.

Also included are 500 pages of material. This is the real meat of the course, and although there are many pages, all of them are easy to digest. You can print them out so you can learn them at your leisure, there is just that much material! Note: There is a real emphasis on pronunciation skills, which are often not covered well enough in traditional Spanish classes. This can be really helpful.

In addition, there are also additional exercises included and a memory game called MegaCards. This is where you really take what you learn and apply it, before using them in real-life situations. The best way to fully utilise Rocket Spanish is to listen to the audio lessons, read the material and do the exercises before proceeding to speak the language. When the time comes when you do not need to repeatedly refer to the materials, that’s when you know you are getting comfortable with simple Spanish grammar and sentences.

The best way to learn Spanish is probably to live in a Spanish-speaking country, but if that’s not an option, Rocket Spanish is probably the fastest and easiest alternative to get a command of Spanish that you can use in your everyday life. Whether you are having a tough time coping with Spanish lessons in school, looking to use the language in business, or simply looking to add another language to your repertoire, Rocket Spanish might just be right for you.

The Future Of Languages

Mar 14, 2007 @ 01:12 am by Fabian Tan

There are three main languages in the world today, and they are English, Chinese and Spanish.

English is of course the dominant language. Chinese is second of the large population of China while Spanish the third most common language because of it’s widespread use around the world.

Today we are seeing the start of the mixture of English and Spanish in the US, it is likely that this trend will continue to rise and English in the US will use many Spanish words.

‘Spanglish’, as is the term for this mixing of languages, will certainly become more and more popular in the future. In time to come, as many as 30% of words used in the United States may be Spanish.

3 Benefits Of Learning A New Language

Mar 07, 2007 @ 11:37 pm by Fabian Tan

Learning a new language can be an exciting intellectual experience. Yet many dread learning a new language. If you are one of them, perhaps these three benefits will get you excited!

 

1) Better Job Prospects

It is true that in places like Europe and Asia, workers who possess more languages in their armory are often able to command higher-paying jobs. With globalization, companies are now looking for workers who are multilingual.

 

2) You Will Appear More Attractive To The More Opposite Sex

People who are able to speak many languages well often give out a sense of sophistication. They are also perceived to be more intelligent by others.

 

3) Improved Mental Flexibility

Taking time to learn a new language exercises the brain. This leads to better mental agility and will allow you to react quicker and smarter to situations. Your problem solving skills will improve.

 

3 Easy Ways To Learn A New Language Fast

Mar 07, 2007 @ 11:22 pm by Fabian Tan

Contrary to popular opinion, the best way to learn a new language is not to speak it. Yes, as unbelievable as that sounds, speaking too much of a new language too soon may lead to you having problems mastering the language in the long run. Some experts say this affects the learning of new words and leads to a limited vocabulary and grammar. You don’t want that, right?

Instead here are 3 easy ways to learn a new language fast:

1. Read translated books to get a feel for the language. Really devour the books until you feel like you know the language inside out! Also, if you only want to master a few key phrases, books are a good choice. Use a notebook to take down notes so you can remember better.

2. Listen to audio courses of the language. Hearing a translator speak it to you really helps in memory retention. Most experts say that it helps speed up the learning process.

3. Use a dual-language dictionary whenever you need to find out a word of the language you want to learn. But, don’t use it yet! Instead try to remember it clearly first.

One of the myths of learning a new language is that you have to speak it a lot at the beginning. That is not true. It is better to learn through materials like books and audio courses first, so that you feel comfortable and immersed in the language. This is the real way to acquire proficiency in any language you choose to learn.

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