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English As A Second Language

Kathy Flores

C10815 · ESL263 · ESL253 · ESL234 · ESL244 · ESL273 · ESL · 102 lifetime ratings

AI rating
10/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
9.3%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you need a , and only consider her if you accept heavy pressure for possible learning.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh GradingHeavy HomeworkRigid Writing RulesLow Pass ConfidenceMixed Teaching Clarity
  • Most , and a high risk of low grades or withdrawal.
  • A small minority praise her organization and , but even positive reviews say the class is demanding.
  • Online and reliably translate into a strong grade.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

8/100

Getting an A is described as extremely difficult because many students report , and no reliable reward for effort.

Both online and in-person reviews warn against expecting an A, with and in-person reviews stressing strict attendance and writing standards.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The course content is not always described as conceptually advanced, but the writing expectations, quizzes, essays, and .

Online , while in-person reviews focus more on demanding writing standards and class rules.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

38/100

Attendance appears inconsistent by section, but absence can hurt passing.

as not mandatory, while many in-person reviews report mandatory attendance or strict absence rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

14/100

Most students strongly discourage taking her because of , and weak support.

Both formats are mostly negative, though a few older online and tough instruction.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

9/100

Reviews repeatedly call her a and say grades can stay low even after major effort.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize zeroes, rigid essay rules, and , while in-person reviews emphasize harsh writing standards and low A chances.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Students mention lots of , and weekly work.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavy writing and homework uploads, while , and strict participation.

Teaching experience

Poor

24/100

A , but most reviews describe poor support, rude tone, unclear expectations, or stressful teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews are sharply negative about support and clarity, while and harsh classroom experience.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and writing assignments rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online evidence centers on writing assignments and timed essays, while , and papers.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews also lean strongly negative, especially , and difficult writing standards.

Main concern

Students repeatedly say passing or earning an A is very difficult even with effort.

What students said

“ unless you want to fail.”
ESL273
“If you are only looking to ”
ESL244
“No matter how hard you try, you don't get a better score every time.”
ESL263

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, with repeated complaints about strict grading, unclear expectations, heavy writing work, and poor support.

Main concern

Students say online assignments and , and unforgiving.

What students said

“ !”
ESL273
“Don't teach anything, but expect you know everything.”
ESL273
“Only 5 out of 9 students pass,rest of them not eligible to submit portfolio.”
ESL273

Exam style

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Exam and assessment risk is high because comments mention timed essays, quizzes, midterms, finals, and strict writing expectations, but reviews do not clearly prove .

Timed EssayQuizzesMidtermFinalStrict Writing PromptNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and difficult final prompts, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

QuizzesMidtermFinalHard Final Prompt
“There are a lot of quizzes, 1 midterm and final.”
ESL234
“Hard prompt and style in Final.”
ESL263

Online

Online reviews mention a 110-minute essay and strict writing expectations, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home rules.

Timed EssayStrict Writing PromptNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“You have to write an essay in 110 minutes.”
ESL273
“She forces you to follow her idea to write a .”
ESL273

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ unless you want to fail. I don't believe any student can get over B. Awful professor, WARNING!!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

24/100

“Don't teach anything, but expect you know everything.”

⚖️

9/100

“No matter how hard you try, you don't get a better score every time.”

📚 Workload Pressure

18/100

“She doesn't teach anything but hopes you to spend at least 10h every week”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is strict and mean, but she teaches very well.
  • The , and clear.
  • She does not care about her students, and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Take Kathy Flores = F grade
  • impossible to pass
  • It's hard to get an A, but .
  • hard to get a good grade

Theme 3

📝 About Workload & Assessments

  • There are a lot of quizzes, 1 midterm and final.
  • Do not expect an easy "A"... expect study, practice a lot in your writing
  • Be ready for a lot of quiz!
  • You have to write an essay in 110 minutes.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

102

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews across 2015-2025 show a consistent pattern of and heavy workload, despite a few positive outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
4 out of 53
3 out of 57
2 out of 57
1 out of 548

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 2 · A 1

B range

5

B 4 · B- 1

C range

12

C+ 3 · C 5 · C- 4

D range

5

D+ 1 · D 4

F

6

F 6

No letter grade reported

10

Drop/Withdrawal 6 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2