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Well, it doesn't matter if you've slumped into your chair with disappointment and frustration after having tried and failed to learn Japanese in the past... (In fact, the worse your previous attempts at learning Japanese have been, the more excited I am that you are here...)
Or if sometimes you feel like you are so busy that you don't even have time to eat, let alone nihongo o hanasu (to speak Japanese), because a few minutes a day is all it takes...
And don't think you're too old and that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, because being older can make language learning easier, and stimulating your mind can add years to your life...
Maybe you are tone deaf (like me!), well that doesn't matter at all, because before you know it you will be ordering soba and miso like a native Japanese speaker...
Even if you believe that languages don't stick in your brain, when in fact, with the right system, they can stick like krazy glue...
I'm Jason Oxenham, CEO and co-founder of Rocket Languages. Since 2004, our mission has been to let ordinary people truly master a new language anywhere they want to learn and at any time they wish to do it.
Today I want to invite you to join the 1,212,346 happy, successful, men and women from all 196 countries around the world, who've discovered how one amazing, award-winning, system will help them learn Japanese, when other systems have failed.
The very same system the illustrious PCMag selected as their Editors Choice for language learning, rating it above all the other well-known systems out there...
...and which also took out the prestigious 19th Annual Best Educational Software Award last year.
Jason Oxenham: Rocket Languages Co-founder and CEO
How is it that some people "get" Japanese easily and yet others, people like you and me, just get frustrated and lost? Well, I can tell you…
You can bet that they're not wasting time sitting in a classroom getting a small fraction of the teachers' time and attention...
They're not trying to avoid the teachers gaze, hoping they won't be singled out for embarrassment by having their poor pronunciation exposed in front of the whole class...
They're not mindlessly parroting the same phrases over and over with their classmates while their Japanese teacher stalks the room...
And they are definitely not plowing through old school workbooks and grammar texts, trying to work out what's going on...
The scientific theory behind our courses is the "chunking" process or Miller's Law by Dr. George A. Miller, which is based on the fact that the number of objects an average human can hold in working memory is 7 ± 2. So, simply described, it is the breaking down of big difficult content into small easy parts or "chunks".
Now, while it's important to have a strong scientific basis for a language learning system, it's equally important for you to know what works in the real world, from people who have succeeded at mastering one or more languages.
We have spent over 10 years figuring out what works and what doesn't, we have surveyed polyglots (people who speak multiple languages), researched people who overcame often severe learning difficulties to master a language, used advances in web technology, and much more…
All to develop a ground-breaking system that will get you speaking and understanding the language you've always loved, no matter how old you are, or what your current Japanese speaking ability is.
Discover how the 7 powerful language acquisition success strategies in Rocket Japanese will help you learn Japanese no matter what your background is...
You say that you don't have time to learn Japanese?
Well, you may have more time than you may think! Many successful language learners use what appears to be downtime to keep building their knowledge, and you can too...
You can learn Japanese at your own pace and in your own time, without adding to your already busy schedule by having to attend Japanese classes!
That's why a key component of Rocket Japanese, the Interactive Audio Course, is designed so you can learn Japanese:
during your commute to work,
while you are at the gym,
walking the dog,
doing the housework,
or anytime that you are on the go...
Listen to and/or download a free Rocket Japanese introductory Interactive Audio Course track here.
(Note: this is just the audio, with the full Rocket Japanese course you get a full transcript of the conversation and all other Japanese words and phrases used in the audio track too)...
It consists of tons of audio lessons, with each track averaging over 25 minutes in length, that are designed to train your ear to Japanese and prompt you to speak and respond to your tutors, Sayaka and Kenny.
Each audio track guides you through an everyday conversation that you are likely to have in Japan or when speaking to Japanese people.
File Size: 8 MB
Right click on "Download Audio" and choose "save link/target as" to save this lesson as a MP3 on your computer
A word of warning! If you are completely new to Japanese then this Japanese conversation may sound like complete gobbledygook in the beginning. That's entirely normal, it may take several listens until you can break it down. So download it and use it!
Look what from has to say...
Great so far. It treats you more like an adult than Rosetta Stone. I never liked the one-sided approach in Rosetta Stone that I had to guess at what they were trying to teach you from 4 pictures rather than just telling you some basic concepts as well as some of the culture. It looks like I will get that with Rocket Languages but didn't with Rosetta Stone. So, Rocket Languages treats you like an adult. Reasonably priced.
Charlie Snedaker— Colorado
A key fact that has been surprisingly often "overlooked" by some other "big name" companies is that you MUST know the mechanics of how Japanese works for you to truly master Japanese.
Japanese, like most languages, has a completely different sentence structure to English, which means that you need to have that structure explained to you, it's not something that you can pick up by osmosis!
That's why the Rocket Express Learning System® has in-depth, step by step instructions on how Japanese works in English, as well as valuable cultural tips with our Language and Culture lessons.
With Rocket Japanese's Language & Culture lessons you will discover the mechanics of Japanese and access audio tracks of thousands of common Japanese words and phrases that go with the lessons.
I've been using Rocket Japanese for a couple of years, and I honestly never thought I'd be able to speak as much Japanese as I can now- let alone any!
Each lesson is fun and the cast of different instructors across the courses make it enjoyable to learn the language, which is a great help especially if you have a busy lifestyle. It's great how the interactive audio courses put what you're learning into context, and then the language & culture lessons go into more detail on what you've learnt from those lessons, as it means you're revisiting what you've learnt before to keep it in your memory.
The culture lessons are a big bonus with Rocket Languages, because it means you're learning about the culture and the way of life in the country that you're learning the language of, which helps to understand some of the countries customs, which in Japan's case can be quite 'different' sometimes!
I can't recommend Rocket Japanese enough; it really has changed my life for the better and opened up new paths for me to take in the future. Thank you Rocket Languages!
Liam K— United States
In most classroom settings the learning that you do is not very efficient, mainly because the pace of the learning is dictated by the teacher and the class size, not you...
And that's not even considering the low amount of information that is retained. A study by German psychologist, Hermann Ebbinghaus, showed that within an hour most people have forgotten 50% of what they have learned and within 2 days it's pretty much all gone...
So, it stands to reason that a major key to successfully learning Japanese is remembering as much as possible of what you have learnt. Particularly being able to remember it when you are under pressure to speak!
That's where the Rocket Reinforcement activities come in. Our scientifically designed algorithm re-displays words and phrases that you are weak on until they stick in your head like glue.
Each Rocket Japanese lesson has a variety of reinforcement activities, with each one designed to reinforce and enhance your recall in a different way;
What's more this all ties into your own personalized progress tracking system, keeping you on the path to mastery!
Hear it Say it! improves your understanding of spoken Japanese. Fantastic for training your ear to Japanese,
Write it! improves your ability to write/type in Japanese, and at the same time reinforces the words, phrases and sentence structures, so they become familiar to you...
Know it! All the training in the world won't help you if someone is talking to you in Japanese and your mind freezes when it is your turn to speak! That's why we developed Know it!; our tool for putting you on the spot!
Play it! With our latest learning tool, Play it! you are taking part in the actual conversation from the Interactive Audio Course. Don't ever toss and turn worrying about opening your mouth and having the wrong words come out. Play it! trains you to say the right thing at the right time!
Quiz! Reinforce your knowledge of the Language lesson concepts with our multi-choice quiz
Rocket Japanese has been an excellent way to review all the things I learned in Country. Great for refreshing your memory on specific vocabulary sets. Well organized so it's easy to hone in on exactly what you want to cover at any given point in time. By far superior to Rosetta Stone.
Daryl Olson— Elkton / MD
One of the tricks that people who have mastered another language swear by is speaking out loud as often as you can. This activates key areas of your brain to further reinforce the new connections that are being made as you learn Japanese.
NOTE: Due to system requirements Rocket Record will work on Desktop PC, Android and iOS apps only.
The Rocket Express Learning System® has several features that prompt you to speak Japanese out loud. One of the most impressive and useful is Rocket Record...
You will gain the huge benefits of speaking out loud and also be able to improve your pronunciation and accent with our voice recognition tool, Rocket Record.
This is a great program that uses a mix of audio, text, and quizzes to help you learn a language. I'm trying to learn Japanese and I was very relieved when I saw the program has all the writing methods of Japan (Kanji, Katakana, Hiragana, and Romaji). I am also glad that they incorporated a way for me to record myself speaking the language. This way I can compare myself to that of the native speaker. I am currently using the Rocket Languages iOS app for my iPhone and it works perfectly (except for some audio files that won't play 100% of the time).
I would recommend this to my friends and family. Actually, I've already recommend this program to my husband, who wants to learn Spanish.
I encourage anyone, who is motived to learn a new language, to use Rocket Languages.
Marianne Gutierrez— Tacoma, WA
Gone are the days of sitting in a classroom while Mrs X wanders up and down the aisles, getting you to repeat "Watashiwa nihongo ga hanasemasu" over and over...
Over the last 10 years there have been huge advances in learning techniques, and in language learning methods in particular...
For example did you know this hyperglot method? (A hyperglot is someone who knows 6 or more language fluently, as opposed to the more commonly known term, polyglot, who knows 3-5 languages)
"Shadowing" is a hyperglot method devised by hyperglot Alexander Arguelles. The basic method is this:
download an audio book in the target language
put your headphones on and try to repeat the dialogue simultaneously and verbatim
Essentially, you play a native-speaker dialogue through your headphones and as you hear it, even if you don't understand a word of it, you repeat the sounds at the same time.
It's learning another language in a way that's similar to how you learned your first language – repeating sounds exactly as you hear them. It's a great way for you to master colloquial speech, and your accent and intonation.
Rocket Japanese has 25 Advanced Learning Technique articles that will give you learning techniques like this. Discover more tips and tricks that will dramatically cut the amount of time you need to study.
During the six day free trial, I have been extremely impressed with the user interface as well as the teaching techniques offered by Rocket Japanese Premium. The sections are well-written and the audio is very clear and concise. I absolutely love the fact that I can speak Japanese and review my pronunciation immediately. Five stars all around for an amazing e-learning tool for learning Japanese.
Fred Fortaleza
To have the best chance of success with mastering Japanese, you need a strong network of fellow learners and native speakers to help you along when you get stuck. You don't want to be sitting there throwing your hands up in the air in frustration if you come across a tricky bit...
With Rocket Japanese, you don't have to be afraid to put your hand up, there is no such thing as a silly question with us...
When you learn Japanese with Rocket Japanese, you'll have unlimited 24/7 lifetime online access to our team of:
Your Rocket Japanese tutor, Sayaka
Japanese teachers (including Rocket Japanese tutor, Sayaka),
native speakers,
and fellow Japanese enthusiasts...
...who will answer all your Japanese language questions.
We'll be with you every step of the way - it's like having your own Japanese teacher, virtually "on call"!
We also have a members' hotline for any technical issues that may arise. Members get preferential customer service because we want any issues resolved fast!
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Rocket Japanese has really helped me excel in Japanese. The website is really easy and I can go at my own pace. The interactive audio lessons are very helpful and I can hear everything nice and clearly. Before, with other programs and teaching methods, I would struggle and have a difficult time understanding such an overwhelming language. But with Rocket Japanese, I am able to smoothly comprehend the fundamentals and speak with confidence. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking guidance for Japanese.
Annie Rose Salisbury— Portland, OR
The final method that successful language learners use is high motivation; which means maintaining your motivation and actively improving it.
Have you ever tried doing something new that was so exciting that you had an inability to concentrate on anything else? Then as time goes on it, slowly but surely, it gets to the stage where it's easier for you to stay in bed... I think we have all been there...
That's why the Rocket Express Learning System® has been designed to include a whole range of activities and features that will keep you engaged, motivated, and on track. Such as...
Progress tracking: your at-a-glance Dashboard, so you know where you are up to
Rating system: As you go, you get to rate how well you know, words, phrases, and lessons. The more you know, the better your rating
Badges, points, and the leaderboard: this works really well to keep you motivated and coming back for more
Phrase Finder: so you can find words and phrases within different contexts throughout the course
My Vocab: a handy tool for you to store any difficult to remember vocabulary
My Notes: another handy tool that lets you make personal notes on each lesson for future reference
FlashCards: improve your active recall of Japanese words and phrases using FlashCards. With a FlashCard set for every lesson, you will be mastering Japanese before you know it!
Optional weekly emails: reporting on your overall progress and pointing you towards recommended lessons
Lifetime access: every Rocket Japanese course is yours for life - 24/7
Free upgrades: we are always working on improving the Rocket Express Learning System®, and when we make improvements they are yours for free!
I have recently finished all the RJP lessons and I would like to leave some feedback about this wonderful site !
This website has managed to create an excellent environment for language learners and has adopted an interesting learning method through which one can practice all the essential skills for learning a new language: reading, listening, writing and speaking, not to mention all the wonderful lessons about the culture and traditions of the respective language. Everything was made easy to understand and comprehend, thus making the language learning process quite enjoyable .
For me, Rocket Japanese was a powerful tool for taking up the Japanese language and has given me the courage and power to keep it up. The forum has many knowledgeable and charismatic members which have helped me very much throughout the language learning process.
If it weren't for Rocket Languages, I wouldn't have managed to pass JLPT N3 exam just through self-learning as there are no Japanese language teachers in the vicinity where I live.
As always, the website seems to be growing larger and larger, new features being introduced every year. I would like to thank Rocket Languages for everything that it has offered us and also to thank Sayaka-sensei here at Rocket Japanese for making us understand how fun it can be to learn this delightful language.
I am more than happy to recommend this web application to anyone who wants to start learning a new language !
Codoban Claudiu— Deva
That all depends on how you go about it...
Let's do a quick comparison and look at some of the alternatives.
Last time I checked, if you decided to buy one of our competitors software packages, like the well-known yellow ones you so often see advertised on the TV, you could be paying upwards of $500, never mind additional lessons that you may need to take to fill the gaps.
Next, if you decided to take a language class, you'd be looking at paying at least $300 - $400 a semester, and that doesn't include the cost of textbooks and time away from the things you really want to be doing. Not to mention how little personal time you get in a classroom setting...
Alternatively, you might consider hiring a local or online private tutor, but at the bare minimum you would be paying close to $50 an hour. Sure, it's smart to get one-on-one attention but it will end up being very expensive and there is no guarantee their method of teaching is going to work for you. Who knows, maybe they focus on a learning style that doesn't gel with the way you grasp language. Plus, you can't repeat a lesson without paying them again.
Maybe you've considered enrolling in a college or university course. No doubt, you've probably already seen that tuition could cost you anywhere between $1,500 to $2,000 on the low end, and let's face it, that means you're going to be busy trying to get to classes, wading through heavy text-books, and juggling with more than you need in order to speak and understand a language.
And finally, maybe you've thought about simply diving in at the deep end and trying to learn through complete immersion in a foreign country. You know, booking a flight, paying for accommodation and flying by the seat of your pants.
Truth is you don't need to spend a huge amount of money, or years behind a desk to become proficient at daily conversation. Rocket Japanese provides a simple, quick, and affordable means of achieving mastery at Japanese, while allowing you to continue doing what you want. It's that flexible.
So how much is it worth to you, to save all that money and time?
With Rocket Japanese, it works out to be less than $1 per hour of tuition, that's unbeatable value in anyone's book.
You can get started on your way to Japanese mastery in less than 1 minute. Just select your level from the table below.
As soon as you have ordered you will be directed to the Rocket Japanese members' area where you can access all the tools you need to truly master Japanese.
Remember, your access is 24/7 and is yours for life, including any and all course upgrades... so, once you have it you can come back to it at any time.
Today, with every order, you will get a ton of extra audio and vocab in the form of our Survival Kits.
These tailor-made Survival Kit lessons are specially designed to be fun, flexible and easy to use. No boring vocabulary lists or heavy phrasebooks for you!
Your Survival Kit is made up of targeted Rocket Japanese Vocab Sessions with interactive audio that focus on essential Japanese words and phrases and their pronunciation. You can use them anywhere, anytime. You can use them online, download them to your computer, or even transfer them to your smart phone or tablet.
The Survival Kits sell everyday on our website for $49.95, but we're including it absolutely FREE when you buy today from this page.
That's right: this is my personal guarantee to you. Here's exactly how it works.
Look, I'm a regular person like you. And I know that it can be difficult to trust people you come across online, especially when we've made some pretty big statements here today.
I've told you that a lot of common methods to learn Japanese are one-dimensional and not based on the key language acquisition methods that the pro's use. And I've told you that I've got a system that, if you dedicate 20 minutes a day to, and do what I say, then you're going to master Japanese no matter what your age or ability.
Jason Oxenham: Rocket Languages Co-founder and CEO
Without having to attend classes
Without having to go through some old school text book
Without having to look at pictures of apples over and over again.
Before you know it you're going to be able to have actual conversations in Japanese.
You will be able to speak like a native, to natives, and have them slapping you on the back and saying that you're the one person that understands them.
I want to make it an absolute no-brainer for you today, here's what I'm going to do, simply order the course, enter your credit card or PayPal information, and you'll have 60 full days to try this out before you decide if it's for you.
You can decide in those 60 days whether you have the time and the motivation to learn Japanese... If at any point in the next 60 days you don't feel like the system lived up to what I said here, or if you don't think that you personally have time to go through the program, simply contact my customer services team, let them know, and they will issue you with a prompt and courteous refund...
No Questions. No Hassles. Just contact us at [email protected]. It's that simple.
Jason Oxenham
CEO and Co-founder
Rocket Languages Ltd
I am very determined to speak Japanese fluently with Rocket Language methodology and am well on my way. The set up is incredibly user friendly and well constructed to give you the optimum ability to learn a foreign language very easily. I recommend Rocket Language as the best method to learn a foreign language. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!
keith weinstock
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Yes, we use ClickBank to process our payments. ClickBank has been around since 1998 and processed billions of dollars in payments.
I don't have a good internet connection. Do you ship Rocket Japanese?
We sure do. Each Level of Rocket Japanese has a corresponding 20CD set. Just contact customer support for more info.
I don't have a credit card or PayPal
We have other payment options here
How do you compare to competitors?
Most competitors take only one angle with their learning approach. Where the Rocket Express Learning System® is different is that we don't force a square peg into a round hole, we have specifically provided for a variety of learning styles.
We recommend that you try the free trials of competing products and see what works for you.
What devices will Rocket Japanese work on?
Rocket Japanese will work on a range of devices;
We recommend Chrome for the best functionality. However, the course will work on Firefox, Edge, Safari and Internet Explorer.
Android devices, including tablets and smartphones, via the app
iOS devices, including tablets and smartphones, via the app
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The state of bring your own device (BYOD) practices remains very much an evolving picture within the enterprise, according to a recent survey from CTIA-The Wireless Association. CIOs and other tech decision-makers believe, for example, that only a small fraction of employees are taking part in BYOD activity. However, mobile users indicate that adoption is far, far more widespread than that. There's also significant disagreement between mobile workers and IT decision-makers with regard to whether BYOD is prohibited or not. And tech execs also confess that they fully realize that BYOD users are accessing company information and applications without telling them—in fear that IT may restrict what they do. But, hey, not all the news speaks to a somewhat dysfunctional existence: CIOs may be pleased to learn that users are proactively taking on a wide range of security-minded measures to protect devices, data and critical corporate information. CTIA-The Wireless Association is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. An estimated 250 IT decision-makers and 1,000 fully employed mobile device users took part in the research. For a PDF of the survey, click here.

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