I have been learning many foreign languages for a long time. From the old school years of learning them through books, then audio cassettes, CD-Roms, in college (with more books, but more people to study with) and through software of varying prices.
I am reviewing the Rocket Languages: Rocket Korean (Lifetime Access).
I am a person who didn’t study Korean in college, but I have had a long interest in Korean culture since my college years back in the mid-to-late ’90s.
And tried learning Korean through books. After all, it’s how I’ve learned other languages and even college, through books.
But to be truthful, I have gotten scatterbrained as other foreign languages started popping in my head and I would mix different languages together. Which is embarrassing.
I came across Rocket Languages and wanted to see how it differs from other popular (and pricier software) and for one thing, let’s start out with what I like about Rocket Languages.
For one, I like how it’s audio-based and you can hear the pronunciations. You can listen to it via streaming and see how it’s written via romanization and also English translation.
But also, there is a choice to download the audio and listen to it. May it be in your car or phone.
I like how for chapter 1 it went through proper introductions. This is how I learned Japanese in college, through proper introductions. And that’s how I wanted to learn Korean.
Not through multiple photos with words, this is what I want to learn, the basics, so I can start speaking in this manner and knowing the politeness levels.
So, as mentioned, Romanizations, pronunciations via audio and repetition, I like. It’s almost similar to when I was in my college classes learning foreign languages.
So, starting out with words like “Annyeong-haseyo! Bangapseumnida”, “Jal jinaeshyeosseoyo”, “Oraenmani-eyo”, “Annyeong-Hashimnikka”, “Annyeonghi gaseyo”, “Annyeonghi Gyeseyo” is great!
I also like the gamification of points and leadership position, as well.
But I really do like it. If anything, it’s the basics, like any other language starting out as a beginner, intermediate and then to advanced.
There are seven modules with each having about 4-10 segments per module and I like the extra added “Survival Kit” lessons as well.
I still have much to learn.
Someone did give a poor review because it was just the code. It is an online course, not like the years where they had big boxes with many audio CD’s. And with new technology and speed to access and stream audio, it doesn’t take long for audio to load up, doesn’t take long to download the lesson.
But overall, I am enjoying “Rocket Languages: Rocket Korean (Lifetime Access)”. Recommended!
