Rocket Languages Review

Saturday, June 25th

2022 Arabic Lesson Reviews

Rocket Languages

• Focuses on Egyptian Arabic
• Free guest access
• One-time cost of $149.95 (or $99.95 with promotional discount) for lifetime access
• Can also pay in six monthly installments ($27/month, or $19/month with promotional discount)
• Four modules with 12-13 lessons in each one
• Each module includes four or five interactive audio lessons, four language and culture lessons (which also include grammar), and four writing lessons to learn the Arabic alphabet
• 60-day money-back guarantee

Just getting started and wondering which Arabic lessons are best-suited for beginners? Hoping to avoid lengthy memberships and recurring subscription fees? Try Rocket Languages. Well-known companies like Deloitte and Pentel have used this program for many years to help employees study new languages, and it's a terrific option for individuals like you too.

Provide email address for free guest account

You can try Rocket Arabic at no cost. Just enter your email address and you'll be taken to your guest account: no credit card required.

Well-rounded approach to Egyptian Arabic

You should know upfront that Rocket focuses specifically on the Egyptian dialect of Arabic. That's an important distinction, since many rivals teach Modern Standard Arabic instead. What else do you need to know? Get ready for a fun learning experience that walks you through all of the basics of reading, writing, listening and speaking in Arabic. There are four modules here, consisting of Interactive Audio Lessons with native speakers, Language & Culture Lessons, and Writing Lessons for learning the Arabic alphabet. Lessons end with several types of practice, ranging from basic flashcard recognition and multiple-choice quizzes to speaking along with the lesson's dialogue in the roles of both characters. All of the lessons are based on a theme, which keeps your learning contextualized. Some lesson titles include "The Perfect Tourist" , "Islamic Sayings" , and "Visiting the Library of Alexandria" .

Costs

• Free guest account
• One-time fee of $149.95 ($99.95 with promo pricing) OR
• $27/month for 6 months ($19/month with promo pricing)

One time fee = lifetime access

As you may already be aware, most Arabic lessons require a month-to-month subscription or an annual fee. Not Rocket's! You'll pay a one-time fee of $149.95 or six monthly installments of $27: your choice. We've also seen promotional discounts from time to time, so keep an eye out for those when you're ready to buy. It's nice to have an option for learning Arabic without an expiration date or ongoing charges. Also, Rocket Languages ensure your satisfaction by offering a 60-day money-back guarantee.

No advanced content, no regular updates

There are two reasons why Rocket Arabic doesn't earn a higher rating. First, the content doesn't progress much beyond the basics, leaving you to shop around for another program once you've completed all of the lessons here. You definitely won't want to use Rocket if you've already had a year or two of experience with studying Arabic. Also, the content in the lessons is refreshed infrequently: during our most recent visit to the Rocket platform, lessons marked as "new" had been updated...over a year earlier. That's not a huge issue - basic Egyptian Arabic like counting and writing isn't going to change much from one year to the next - but you won't get the weekly/monthly vocabulary for current events like you'll see with some of Rocket Arabic's competitors.

Solid option for beginning Arabic lessons

For most languages, Rocket is our first choice for beginners who need something affordable, interesting, and well-rounded. Their Arabic lessons certainly match that description. Even though it's not the right fit for people who've already learned some Arabic and need advanced materials, Rocket Arabic still earns our enthusiastic recommendation.