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Foothill College · English As A Second Language

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ESL04 · ESLESL · ESLL25 · ESL05 · ESL25 · ESL2526 · ESL26 · ESLLABCD · ESL5 · ESLL07 · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
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Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a demanding writing class and and a heavy workload.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy workloadHelpful for serious learnersPolarizing teacherStrict expectations
  • Reviews are highly polarized, with some students calling her excellent and others warning strongly against taking her.
  • The course can improve writing skills, but it often requires heavy work, strict standards, and careful attention to details.
  • Getting an A is possible for motivated students, but many comments describe harsh or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly describe tough grading, heavy workload, strict expectations, and the need for office hours.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The writing work is demanding, grammar matters, and many students describe the class as hard or confusing.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Reviews stress being on , and meeting deadlines, including late penalties.

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

improvement, but risky for students focused on GPA or low stress.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

20/100

, and one says a few mistakes can lead to a failing grade.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

25/100

Multiple reviews mention heavy , and strict deadlines.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

She is praised for helping students improve, but many students also describe her as .

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment , and writing assignments rather than exams.

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a demanding and polarizing ESL instructor who can teach a lot but .

Main concern

The and unclear expectations.

What students said

“SHe is a so it is not easy to get an A but .”
ESL26
“Heavy workload and .”
ESL26
“nobody knows what she wants in the essays”
ESL25

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove an , so exam risk cannot be judged from the comments.

Exam Policy Not Clear

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and reading logs, but do not clearly prove exam format or proctoring.

Exam Policy Not Clear

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Heavy workload and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 29 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

Writing Improvement

55/100

“ .”

Grade Difficulty

35/100

“SHe is a so it is not easy to get an A but .”

20/100

“ and you got D) Moody.”

Theme 1

Teaching Impact

  • I learned a lot in her class.
  • .
  • Her class is hard but you can learn much.

Theme 2

Difficulty And Grades

  • Heavy workload and .
  • if you want to pass. and change mind always.
  • She is not good at all. You will get a "failed" for only a few mistakes.

Theme 3

Student Fit

  • Good but very tough teacher. Better be ready to work!
  • careful in the class and you will be in a good shape.
  • If you care .

Data context

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Analysis sample

29

Recent reviews read by the AI

29

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 29 detailed in-person reviews span several years and , and teaching-style themes.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 59
1 out of 56

Course coverage

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ESL25261 review
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Reported outcomes

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