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We are one of the leaders in downloadable language-learning products since 2004. With the Rocket Languages Package, we offer courses in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and American Sign Language.
Setting ourselves apart from the competition by placing a strong and immediate emphasis on what we call conversational learning, our dynamic learning courses have you speaking the language in a modern, fun, and conversational manner right from the start.
Our product packages are comprehensive language courses in themselves: they include Interactive Audio Lessons, Software-based Learning Games for vocabulary, verbs, and pronunciation, and a range of fully illustrated Grammar Newsletters & Downloadable Books with embedded audio.
We use the digital medium to make learning more convenient,
participatory, and enjoyable. All of our Audio Lessons are available in
MP3 format, and our online Learners Forums are effectively "open" for business 24 hours a day.
Our Rocket Languages team consists of:
----Language Specialists and Instructors,
who not only bring years of experience in teaching and writing their
language, but also a surplus of enthusiasm to go with it...
----Writers and Graphic Designers,
who are responsible for the attractive copy, layout, and appearance of
all the Rocket Languages products, including the downloadable books,
newsletters, and software-based learning games...
----Audio Technicians and Studio Engineers,
responsible for all of the audio content that goes into the super
popular Interactive Audio Courses, plus the scores of audio clips
embedded into the lessons of our newsletters...
----Software Developers and Programmers,
the ones who not only assemble the Rocket Languages Learners Forums and
the MegaLanguage software-based learning games, but also keep the heart
of our digital operations pumping.
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Marie-Claire Riviere - FRENCH
The chic and
sophisticated face of Rocket French, Marie-Claire is a native Parisian,
born and bred, and loves her city and country with a passion. She has
traveled a lot in her career as a fashion designer, but is always glad
to get home. For her, it is a real privilege to share her culture and
her language with like-minded people.
Paul Weber - GERMAN
Paul is the
exuberant face and biceps of Rocket German. He grew up in Lederhosen,
like his father before him, but in fact he’s spent most of his life
trying to get out of Lederhosen, which is another story. Paul wants you
to enjoy learning German, so he's always thinking of new ways to help
you remember words and how to pronounce them.
Mauricio Evlampieff - SPANISH
Originally from
Chile, Mauricio is a native Spanish speaker who is in love with his
country’s culture, language, and heritage. Author of the popular Rocket
Spanish course, he is known for his enthusiasm and insight into the
language of his homeland, and takes great pride in sharing this love of
the Spanish language and culture with students the world over.
Sayaka Matsuura - JAPANESE
Sayaka is the eternal
light of Rocket Japanese. She is a native Japanese speaker from Osaka
which is the second biggest city in Japan. She's got a real passion for
her language and culture, and with a smile that even looks good on
radio, her Rocket Japanese listeners just can't go wrong.
Maria DiLorenzi - ITALIAN
Maria DiLorenzi is the
passion that burns deep in the belly of Rocket Italian. A native
Italian speaker from Rome, she has taught the language for the past ten
years, to all kinds of people of different ages and nationalities. She
is renowned for her unflappable patience and resolve in her teaching,
and a genuine concern for every student who crosses her path.
Jake LaBerge - SIGN LANGUAGE
Profoundly
deaf himself, Jake is not only fluent in American Sign Language, but
also in New Zealand Sign Language as well. An accomplished instructor,
he currently works with young deaf people - and, in his leisure time,
he's learning to play rugby.
CREW
Jason Oxenham
A founding member of the company, Jason is the Director
of Rocket Languages, and brings to the company a wealth of knowledge
and experience in ecommerce & multimedia learning environments.
Nathalie Doering
Nathalie is the Project Manager of Rocket Languages and provides language support and product development for German, Spanish, French, and Sign Language. Born in Germany, she holds degrees in linguistics and education, and is passionate about her languages and travel.
Margaret Gardner
Margaret is the Rocket Languages Customer Services Manager, and also provides Sound Engineering support.
She openly admits that the best part of her job is interacting with
current and prospective customers of Rocket Languages.
Steve Backe-Hansen
Steve is our Graphic Designer and Web Developer
and is responsible for the design and development of the countless
pages that make up the Rocket Languages website. He has been involved
in the interactive and web design industry for several years and holds
a degree in Interactive Multimedia Technologies.
Rob Black
Rob is the Senior Programmer and System Administrator
for Rocket Languages. The most recent addition to our engine room,
Rob's experience in web-based applications extends far and wide. He
brings the logic and organization to everything that happens
behind-the-scenes of Rocket Languages dot com, and believes that a lot
of caffeine is good in moderation.
Mike Rowntree
Mike is the Rocket Languages Sound Engineer.
He has an extensive background in television and radio broadcasting,
audio tuition, and music recording. Mike is also a musician and also
operates a royalty-free music website.
Asher West
Asher is our principal Designer & Cartoonist, and has over 10 years experience in design in digital media. He’s currently working on a book on the Japanese art of manga.
Amy Waterman (Spanish)
Amy Waterman became fluent
in Spanish while living and working in the Andes Mountain region of
Ecuador. Her extensive experience in Spanish learning systems led her
to formulate the concept behind the Interactive Audio component of
Rocket Spanish.
Sayaka Sakurai (Japanese)
Sayaka provided
translation and product development for Rocket Japanese, and is also
the voice of the product. A native of Mie, Japan (near Nagoya), Sayaka
has tutored Japanese for English-speaking students at high school
level. She also holds a degree in Chinese.
Julie Reason (French and Spanish)
Julie Reason is
an Australian-born English woman with a passion for languages, music,
and British comedy. She holds a degree in Modern Languages from Oxford
University, and has worked as a freelance writer and copyeditor in the
UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Affiliations & Memberships



Rocket Languages & Libros Media Ltd
USA : 8721 Santa Monica Blvd #1229 Los Angeles CA 90069-4057 USA|Phone:+1-323-297-2935
Asia/Pacific : P.O Box 3821 Level 2-107 Cashel Street Christchurch 8011 New Zealand|Phone:+64-3-377-8305
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