Reviews of professor Peng Yu

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Yu Laoshi is an amazing professor, and I'm really looking forward to taking CHIN1140 with him next semester. The homework and quizzes are all clearly laid out in the syllabus, though the real meat of the class is the in-person lectures and practice. He is also understanding of students with extracurriculars and gladly accommodate with proper excuse

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Yu Laoshi is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is incredibly kind and encouraging towards his students; every one of my classmates loved him. I took Mandarin for 6 years in middle and high school, but then wanted to start from scratch in college; this semester I learned many basics which I had not previously known.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Literally my favorite language teacher I've ever had, he's super understanding and patient and doesn't make you feel stupid when you mess up. Actively asks for feedback from students and then acts on it. There are 2 small quizzes on pinyin and meaning every week and there is no way to get out of participating in class really.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I loved this class, it was the highlight of my semester. Yu laoshi is obviously so excited to be teaching Chinese, and going go class every day feels rewarding. I found his tests to be easy, but the oral interviews can be a bit daunting. However, he never makes you feel stupid for making mistakes (which is easy to do with Mandarin!).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had him for Chinese Intensive II, yu laoshi is so amazing! He is so easy to ask questions and is very kind. You never feel dumb for anything. He has a lot of insight between the two cultures - he's awesome! A lot of opportunities for extra credit and feedback.