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shes so sweet! i absolutely love her class! it's not very hard but spanish comes pretty easy to me. she is new to teaching but is very good at it!!

She is a very good teacher. She is extremely nice and clearly puts forth alot of effort in lesson plans and lectures. Tests are kinda hard and online activities stink! Definitley take her, youll get an A or B if you go to class and do the homework.

She is very nice. She can move a little fast sometime but will slow down if you ask. She really wants her students to do well and likes it when they show interest in her Spanish.

Such a nice lady! The hard parts of the class are the department things which aren't even her fault. She's very helpful and wants her students to do well. Definitely take her!

SOOO nice, she is interested in everyone learning and really cares about her job. She allows all kind of late work with any excuse. takes attendance. loves it when you participate. Very easy if you come to class and do the stupid quia. I highly recommend her!

She really cares for the students. The class is in spanish, and can be difficult if you've never had it before, but she will explain things in english if you're confused. The only bad part about the class is Quia, and that's a department policy, not hers!

Best Spanish teacher I've ever had. She talks pretty fast, and after spring break her English is a little rusty, but overall she's really helpful. You can completely butcher a sentence, and she'll correct you and praise you as if you spoke perfectly. Her self-description as a "sympathetic native speaker" is dead-on.

This was a GREAT teacher. She works with her students and understands that problems do sometimes interfere with our lives. Takes attendance and likes for you to participate,it's part of your grade.Accepts late work with valid excuse.Overall easy B or higher in this class..

She is such a nice lady. She truly cares for her students and wants them to succeed not only in her class but also in life. If you attend class and do the homework you should come out with an A or B.

Genuinely concerned about students' comprehension...will go out of her way to help you. Sweetest teacher I've met so far.

Sra. Almada is the nicest teacher ever! The internet exercises for the class are really hard, but that is departmental, not her fault. She is willing to help you with absolutely anything and really loves teaching! Great professor!

Sra. Almada is very demanding and a good teacher. I would take another class from her.

She IS a good teacher. I didn't know much spanish going into this class, but working hard I learned more and made an A (yes, I read the blue pages; most of the grammar is there). The previous reviewer is right; now it is more of a departmental thing. It seems she is following departmental rules I know other instructors don't follow.

She is a great teacher but you have to work hard in her class to get an A or B. It is very departmental so she sometimes has no control over grades which is annoying. Go to class, participate, do the homework and she loves when people go to her office hours.

Really nice lady, really hard class. The previous people are right. It's completely departmental and she has mostly no say over anything. READ the BLUE pages.. you'll hear that a lot. Class is difficult but she does try to make it fun. She is very sympathetic toward lack of speaking abilities and loves participation.

almada is great. i took 4 years of spanish in highschool and started with elementary spanish 2 and got an A!!! read the blue pages... she has to teach them the way she does (meaning she isn't allowed to lecture about them in class), but has to give quizzes on them. for the exam study vocab and practice a lot. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS.. she loves i

LOVE this teacher! I really like Spanish, so I thought this class was very easy. As long as you do your work on time you will get at least a "B". Tests are departmental, but not that hard. Profesora Almada is so sweet, and wants her students to do well. If you are having trouble just go to her office hours. I highly recommend taking this teacher.

Profesora Almada is very sweet and helpful. She truly cares about her students and will always give you a chance to improve your grade if she can. Spanish is my best subject so I thought it was pretty easy, but even you're not that good in Spanish, take her!! You won't regret it! She's pretty funny too.

Senora Almada is awesome. I really love Spanish, and this class was easy. As long as you take time to learn the material and do the homework, you'll do well. She is very nice and extremely helpful. She wants her students to do well. I ended up with a high A in the class. Definitely take her!

Almada is a really nice teacher and if you do your work you can make good grades. I didn't take Spanish I but made an easy B in her class. Make sure to check the calendar daily and do your homework!

she rocks. definitely recommend her.

She is so stinking sweet! She was always bringing us candy and letting us play games, which makes it so easy to learn. She is so incredibly helpful, and I would take all her classes if I were able to. TOTALLY RECOMMEND!

Nice Lady, okay teacher. PAY ATTENTION TO THE SYLLABUS. This is a class that is departmentalized, meaning that all of the tests are the same, and if you encounter problems with attendance, etc. you must go to the department chair. She is great but not very helpful. MUCH better than some of the other profs that teach this class though.

She is the sweetest thing, and willing to help. Grades very easily. 2010 is mostly review, so I feel she did an excellent job teaching the material. Talks in Spanish, with some English thrown in there. She does assign worksheets not on the syllabus, but they are tiny and take maybe 10 minutes tops to complete.

Probably the sweetest teacher I've ever had. Gave everyone hugs after the final. She always brings candy and cookies and lets us play a lot of games. Lots of group practice and grades really easy on oral exams. She really cares about participation in class, but it's Spanish. You have to participate to learn it. Take her class!

She is so sweet and helpful and tries her best to get you to learn the material. You will enjoy her class and her grading is fair. Take her

Awesome teacher; strict following the syllabus but if you work regularly you will do great; with her, you will actually learn Español. Probably one of the best teachers in the department.

Almada is an absolutely wonderful Spanish teacher. She cares about her students and it shows. You will make a good grade if you go to class and do the online homework.

Very sweet and always willing to help you on anything. She doesn't talk in Spanish the whole class, but the majority. Great teacher and person! Go to class and do the online homework seriously.

Sweetest teacher ever! She really loves teaches and cares about her students! You do have to speak in class to get a good participation grade, but there are plenty of opportunities to talk!

She is the sweetest woman in the world. She is so helpful and really wants her students to succeed. TAKE HER if you like Spanish. I love Spanish so I loved the class, but I can see how it would be hard if you didn't know any Spanish/didn't like the language. If you do though, she is awesome. So sweet

Señora Almada is a WONDERFUL teacher! I love Spanish and speak it on a daily basis with friends overseas, and she's definitely helped me to improve my grammar skills! She's always answered any question I may have via e-mail or in office hours - she even extends her office hours before big tests to ensure that everyone has a chance to get help!

This is a departmentalized class so when she tries to help her hands are often tied. Sweetest lady. Does her best to make sue you understand. Very limited office hours but she does extend them before tests. Absolutely take the online homework seriously. It is so important to your grade.

Professor Alamada is so sweet and kind. She wants everyone to pass and will help you with anything you need. I was hesitate to take her class but I'm glad I did. Make sure you do the online homework because it is essential to your grade. Extra credit is given maybe two times throughout the semester. You will have to work for your grade. Take her.

First off, Senora Almada is one of the nicest and sweetest teachers I have ever had. She still smiles at me after 2 years since taking her class. This class is hard, a lot of outside the classroom work, but thats what it takes to learn a foreign language. Put in the work and its manageable. Take her.

Señora Almada really cares for her students and wants them to do well. The class definitely requires work, but if you put in the effort, then it's not hard to make a good grade. She's a very fair grader, and her Spanish is also easy to understand. Do the MySpanishLab assignments and make sure to talk in class for your participation grade.

One of the sweetest teachers I've ever had. The class is very difficult, but she is more than willing to help anyone who makes the effort. A lot of times she has trouble explaining topics because English is her second language. Overall I would recommend this class to anyone who really wants to learn Spanish

Senora Almada is fabulous. Take her if you can! She cares about her students and will do anything to help us succeed.

Very sweet woman. Wants you to succeed and will help you with anything. Participate in class and she will love you. DO YOUR MY SPANISH LAB HW.

My favorite Spanish teacher ever. She is so nice, funny, and smart. Participate in class: it will make understanding the material for quizzes and exams way easier. And of course, do the MySpanishLab HW.

really enjoyed her class. she was helpful and made class fun. the tests aren't too bad if you study. make sure you do the homework she uploads to canvas before each quiz because it will help you on the quiz. you can tell she cares about her students and wants them to do well.

This class was definitely challenging, but she is a super sweet lady who obviously really cares. It was frustrating because she often just gave us pieces of paper and we had no idea what she was asking us to do. But she is really nice and approachable and helpful. Just stay on top of homework and other assignments and you'll get an A or B.

sweet girl. very excited to teach even at 8am. if you have taken spanish before or even try a little bit you will get an A. you are graded on so many different things. my spanishlab on the computer and attendance are easy points but can easily kill your grade if you don't do them.

She is the sweetest lady, and brought us food and candy all the time! The class was harder for me because I don't have a great Spanish background, but she was more than happy to help me when I needed it! GO TO MESA Extra Credit! (difference in letter grades at the end of the semester!)

This lady got college kids to participate and ramp up energy in the classroom, which is a difficult thing to do. She created a loving atmosphere with enthusiasm, encouragement, and even food at times! She really works so hard to make the class a great place to learn! Definitely would take again(:

Sra. Almada is easily the sweetest professor I've had at Auburn. I'll miss her trademark "Buenos dias!" every day when we walked in. She helped me to strengthen my reading and writing abilities, but I wish we got more listening and speaking practice. Overall, I highly recommend to take her.

Sra Almada is very sweet and nice. Cares a lot about teaching. Make sure to study vocab and grammar concepts and you'll be fine.

She's a really sweet lady. I didn't put enough effort in to the class because I was focused on other classes but as long as you pay attention and show up to class and study you, you should be completely fine.

Almada has been one of my favorite professors to date. She really cares for the class and wants you to learn. It isn't an easy A, but as long as you put the effort into the class you should be fine! There are daily homework assignments and plenty of grade opportunities. She also does a great job with keeping the students up to date with changes.

Alicia is so nice! Probably one of the kindest professors I've had. However, the class is pretty difficult if you do not know basic Spanish. She'll make you work for it. Keep your grade up in MySpanishLab and you should be fine.

Very nice lady and good teacher. Really tries to help you succeed. Participation is a must. Go to class.

Professor Almada is a very nice lady and she really cares about her students. Participate in class in order to succeed. Final exam is very difficult.

I would highly recomend for people to take Professor Almada if you actually want to learn to speak spanish. She is challenging but makes learning fun and interactive. I never speak up in Spanish classes but she makes you feel comfortable speaking up. She corrects your mistakes so you learn in the future but affirms everything did right too.

The kindest soul ever, really wants you to succeed. There is a lot of online homework, but that's basically how you learn the material. Tests aren't horrible, but be ready to study and learn pretty fast. Final exam is semi-cumulative and harder than I expected. You get 3 absences total. She is the sweetest professor ever and I loved her.

Señora Almada is one of the sweetest people Ive ever met! She does a great job at presenting the material. There is a lot of online homework and the tests can sometimes be a little long and difficult. Participation and attendance are both required to succeed in her class.

Senora Almada is a fabulous teacher and person! She is very encouraging and always willing to help. Her Spanish is great and easy to listen to. Sra. Almada is very forgiving, and really puts effort into her class. She cares about her students a lot, and I would definitley recommend taking her class. It's not an easy A, but definitely worth it.

Sra. Almada is the kindest soul. She wants you to succeed soo badly, and will help you with whatever you need. Sometimes she doesn't explain stuff very well, but the textbook is very thorough and easy to understand. MySpanishLab is a huge grade, and is done before class each day. 2 oral exams, 1 composition, and 2 exams + the final (which is hard).

She is for sure hard, but she really does care about spanish & her students.

Sra. Almada is very kind in person and with grading. The class is a lot of work but she truly cares and wants everyone to learn. Very accessible outside of class and easy to work with.

Sra. Almada is one of the sweetest professors I've met at Auburn. Her class can be a lot of work at times, but she's a very fair grader and is very willing to help. She frequently made us do activities like games and listening to songs to keep us engaged. There was no final, only an oral presentation and overall the class is pretty easy if you try

Sra. Almada is the best. So, so sweet and genuinely cares about her students and how they learn individually. Participation is really important to her and you have to speak up if you want to make a good impression on her (you do want to). The tests are hard but she is fair and not too nitpicky about the little stuff. Her patience astounds me.

Sra. Almada is a great teacher with the biggest heart ever. If you ever need help with anything, all you have to do is email her and I promise she will try her best to help you. It is like taking a spanish class with a family. If you do the work and go to class, you will learn a great deal of spanish, and get a good grade in the class. 10 out of 10

Professor Almada was a great professor for FLSP 1020. The structure of the class itself requires a lot of homework, and participation in class is extremely important; however, she was very sweet and understanding about assignments. She tried to make lectures light hearted. She expects a lot, but if you participate, shell appreciate it.

Sra. Almada is literally the nicest person on the planet. She really loves her students and brought us food multiple times. She expects you to participate in class. She also cheers every time someone answers a question right. Her lectures can be confusing because she jumps around a little, but she is very willing to answer questions.

Sra Almada is so kind and cares about her students. Precipitation is really important to her. Not the easiest class, but she is always open to answer questions or help during office hours. Lots of MyLab homework and sometimes she adds on top of that. Beware, she might call on you

LOVE HER. One of my favorite teachers ever and truly cares so much about her students! This is the second time I have had her and she really wants every student to understand. If you show her respect and participate you will get a good grade!

Attendance is really important and you have to participate to receive credit. Make sure you pay attention throughout the entire class and do the homework before, otherwise youll have a really hard time. Was tough but you can bring your grade up at the end.

I absolutely love Professor Almada. She is a very kind lady and genuinely cares for her students. She makes my day. For cultural learning she brings in items and snacks for show and tell. Her class is difficult so be prepared to study a lot. There are 2 exams, a final, 2 compositions, and a presentation. Homework due every Mon., Wed., and Fri.

Sra. Almada is empathetic and caring and does not grade harshly (in my experience). She gets really excited whenever a student answers correctly or has a "lightbulb" moment. It is a flipped classroom, so unless you're already familiar with spanish from high school, you'll be doing lots of reading/assignments on your own to keep up. not too bad tho!

I love Sra. Almada so much. She is very easy to work with and is so kind and understanding. She uses a flipped classroom approach so that can be weird but overall a really easy class.

Sra. Almada was an extremely caring professor and really enjoyed engaging with her students. She sets you up for success by providing alternate material from the textbook, as it can get redundant and confusing. This class utilized a flipped classroom and the homework is due the night before each class meeting. With some work, you will make an A.

Sra. Almada is a really caring teacher who cares a lot about the success of her students. I felt like she was very clear about grading and was fair. She provides an outline for each exam, which was helpful. There is also a presentation and speaking exam but those were not too bad. Attendance is mandatory.

Very straightforward class. Beware that she does take away participation points when you don't participate, or when you use English in class. Will give you half-credit on exams. Very nice and understanding, but attendance is mandatory. Only one project, and she grades them fairly easily, as well as the compositions.

I loved Sra. Almada (Sp. 2020) but this is a class that you do need to go to and actually participate in. With the flipped classroom you have to do homework (specifically readings and short films) to get participation points in class. As long as you do the homework and actually participate in class I would say it's easy to get an A.

Make sure to participate in class - speaking is mandatory! Exams are only 30% and very clear-cut. No surprises. She is very accessible outside of class but has a tendency to embarrass you (call you out) if you are wrong in class. Outside of that, very good professor and does not grade hard. Use the textbook to study! Highly recommend for 2020.

Sra. Almada is an awesome professor! She cares so much about her students and really wants to help. She provides an exam review that is very helpful for the exams. Attendance is mandatory. Overall, I would definitely recommend her.

Sra. Almada is such a kind professor. She gives exam outlines which are exactly like the exam. Attendance is mandatory. Homework is due every night before class. I really enjoyed her class and would definitely take it again. She also tries to make class fun. Sometimes she brings treats from different cultures. You are also graded on participation.

Sra. Almada is a fantastic professor who genuinely cares about her students. The class can be challenging, but with consistent effort and use of study tools like Unstuck study, you can succeed. Her patience and passion for teaching make this course worthwhile.

She truly does what she can with the flipped classroom learning style. So nice and helpful if you go to her office hours.

This is my favorite professor at auburn. She is so funny and cares about her students so much. This class is just like any spanish class, just study the vocab and grammar topics and you'll make an easy A. She brought us sweets and things from spanish countries and always joked around with us. Her english is not great but she is so caring and funny.

She's one of the sweetest teachers I've had. The class is straightforward and not too challenging if you put in the work. I saw a big improvement in my Spanish skills thanks to her. She's super engaging—plays songs, does bingo, and brings in treats when covering different cultures. So caring and fun. Definitely take her!

She really is the sweetest!! The online homework is a lot, but it helps your grade tremendously in the end. She gives so much partial credit on the exams. Participation matters and attendance. She will randomly call on you but nobody is judging! Go to class, do the homework, and you'll be fine!

I love this woman! She is so so sweet and gets genuinely excited when you answer correctly. She wants everyone to do well and tries to help in any way she can. Auburn's Spanish program is a little rough anyways and it isn't her fault there's so much homework. The class could be a lot harder but she makes it easier because she actually teaches.

She is nice, but she will not really think about other people's concerns that involve things outside of class. For a writing exam correction, a girl forgot her original writing, and the grade was in canvas already, she said she would get a 0% if she did not have it. So the girl had to run home and grab it and bring it back before the end of class.

Sra. Almada is an extremely kind teacher. She will answer any and all questions and seeks to help students understand. If you take the time to do the work outside of class, you will succeed. The tests are challenging but manageable if you are willing to put in the time. Overall, this course is what you make it, and I loved it!

Señora Almada is so sweet and loves her students. She's so funny and super willing to work with you. Attendance definitely matters but that is the case for all language courses. She is a native Spanish speaker which is super helpful for comprehension when it comes to accents. She also includes a lot of Spanish cultures!!

If you're taking Spanish at Auburn, trust me and take Senora Almada. She is the kindest, and she wants all her students to succeed. There is a good amount of homework, but I think it's necessary to learn what is covered. She also brings in treats and jokes with her students. Couldn't recommend her more

TAKE SRA. ALMADA!!! She genuinely is one of the best professors I've had at Auburn, and you can very clearly tell she's passionate about her teaching. She doesn't grade harshly at all! Participation is very, very important for your grade as well as your overall understanding of the course. Amazing prof and I will be taking her again!