Reviews of professor Olga Randolph

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very good to start learning a hard language. She goes very slowly and makes sure everyone is on the right track. She emphasizes conversation and understanding over grammar, so you don't have to be afraid to ramble and get things wrong. I learned a lot more than I thought I would. Easy class, there's not much homework, just a lot of talking in class

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class is pointless .grading was weird and unfair. some would get a good final grade despite not deserving it while others who deserve it won't.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Russian is challenging, but she does an effective job of teaching you by talking and writing without overemphasizing grammar so you can quickly & easily use new words. Most of the class is talking and back translating RU/EN scripts with videos attached. You'll keep a RU journal and take oral exams with your peers. Passing takes little effort