fulcrum Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Has anyone used Rocket French? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I've used French to give someone a rocket.Otherwise....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Wossat? Le fusée? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Is that what is referred to as "machine gun" french in our house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I expect it goes down a bomb.What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I have seen this advertised and have also considered it. Therefore, I too would like to hear an opinion by someone that has used it.http://www.rocketfrench.com/?hop=howard9143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 It would have helped if you had said what it was in your question!This looks a bit like the old picture-association method. Good for vocabulary, useless for grammar, good for visual learners, not so good for others.I've never heard of it, you really need a comment from someone who has, but that looks a bit unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"]It would have helped if you had said what it was in your question!This looks a bit like the old picture-association method. Good for vocabulary, useless for grammar, good for visual learners, not so good for others.I've never heard of it, you really need a comment from someone who has, but that looks a bit unlikely.[/quote]Sorry for that Dick. Anyway links have now been provided by someone else. Here is another "independant" review.http://www.learnfrombest.com/rocket-french-fr2.htmlI was considering purchasing it as it is quite inexpensive compared to other courses and seems quite good for my needs. It also now has an interactive recordings module.If anyone has any comments I'd be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I think, from the lack of any sensible response, that you have voted yourself forum guinea pig!If it seems to be what you want, why not try out the free trial and see how it goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjlaws Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Fulcrum, I thought you were talking about Arianne, and it crashed!I can't help you with the course, but I can say beware of "independent" testimonials when they try to sell you the very product they praise.Good luck with the French, however you learn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 I have now used Rocket French for a few days and find it quite good. I wasn't an absolute beginner but have found that the course has lots of examples on pronounciation and the proper use of irregular verbs. I also decided to purchase their interactive French course which apart from the really annoying voice of the male speaker (a mix of mid atlantic, South African and New Zealand ) has been ideal for porting onto my MP3 player.Both are worth the money anyway.A guinea pig.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Pleased to hear it's working for you. Keep it up! [:)]What level were you at before you started - is it more of a refresher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Fulcrum, it is good to hear you are happy with it. Once I finish the Michel Thomas advanced French, I think I will give Rocket French a try as well. Must admit the name does appeal [:)].Thanks for being the forum guinea pig. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 [quote user="Cassis"]Pleased to hear it's working for you. Keep it up! [:)]What level were you at before you started - is it more of a refresher?[/quote]Sorry Cassis I didn't see your second line until just now.I do have a bit of experience of French but my only formal training was when I attended Alliance Francaise in London about 16 years ago. So you could say I'm not a complete beginner but haven't taken it too seriously until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 [quote user="WJT"]Fulcrum, it is good to hear you are happy with it. Once I finish the Michel Thomas advanced French, I think I will give Rocket French a try as well. Must admit the name does appeal [:)].Thanks for being the forum guinea pig. [:D][/quote]A guinea pig on this forum is probably the safest thing to be right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Cute or what.[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/saucisson-guinea-pig-large.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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