4.3
Quality2.7
Difficulty79%
Would Retake102
Reviews79%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
102 total ratings5
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What Students Say
“The best professor, and I learned alot from his teaching”
ENG141 - 5.0 rating“Bestttttt professor ever, hard but fair, i really enjoyed his class , if u wana be a good essay writer”
ESL141 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
78%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.01 avg changeRatings by Course
ESL141146
5.0
(1)ESL146151
5.0
(1)ESL2919
5.0
(1)ESL145
5.0
(1)II2905
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
151
5.0
AA
5.0
ESL133
4.3
ESL111
4.0
BB
4.0
Reviews (101)
Be prepared to work hard in his class. He gives a lot of homework, tests, and writing assignments. He grades fairly and helps students improve. If you work hard, you will be successful in his course. If you are lazy, you will not pass. Lastly, he is a fun teacher. I always looked forward to coming to class even though it was a lot of work.
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Brian is just great, hot and very helpful and he is definitly hot!!! He likes to discuss his everyday routine AND his wife. But he keeps you awake during the class. You will have fun, if you take his class. I personally enjoyed it!!! By the way I've got an A without any efforts.
he totally sucks. FAVORITISM. trust me. not a good teacher.
Brian is the best English teacher I have ever had. He makes his class interesting and fun. You may work a littel harder than in another class, but the knowledge you get in his class totally worths it. Take him especially if you want to improve your writing skills. I would love to take ESL 151 with him, but he doesn't teach it next semester.
Hm what should I say. He is kind, very helpful human being. And by the way whoever said that Mr. Brien sucks you are the one who sucks. Hey Mr. Brian Thank You for helping me wenever I had your help.
he is a good teacher. he helps all of the student and he does not suck ok. take his class with your eye closed. if you are not good at english take him. he is good teacher.i hate english but he makes it fun and easy.
As Mitch Albom wrote,"there was a pier filled with thousands of people,(...)they were there, or would be there, because of the simple, mundane things Eddie had done in his life, the accidents he had prevented, (...)the unnoticed turns he had affected every day." Good teachers affect their students' lives positively,and Brian is one of them. Thanks.
This is the worse teacher I ever had in GCC. I mean com on he can’t calculate your grade. he has to go back to elementary school and study Algebra 1. In class he always bluffing and he talks about his self, he think he is the best teacher in GCC. This teacher is sucks
He is a great teacher.
he is te best teacher
On of the worse teacher I ever had
He is the best teacher I ever had. He teaches you a lot, but be prepared to work, especially in writing. I highly recommend him. I didn't like writing before him, but he made it interesting. Don't believe the negative comments about him. I think only students who failed his class do not like him. They are stupid!
He is an excellent teacher!!! Take him, because you will learn a lot of grammars and writing too. He is kind to the students and a nice man.
I am writing to thank Mr. McDonald who gave his time and talent to teach and help us. Thank you!
he is one of the worst teacher in the entire campus. he is number one lyer and i recommend everyone not to take this class. he is the worst of the worst and there is no doubt about it. i promise you that by taking this class you just will waste your time
BAD BAD WORST BAD UGLY ESL TEACHER. IF YOU TAKE HIS CLASS YOU ARE NOT GONNA LEARN ANY THING ABOUT ENGLISH GRAMER AND ESSAY AND IN THE FINAL YOU'LL BE SURPRIZED AND YOU'LL SAY WHAT THE HECK!HE DIDN'T TEACH US THIS STUFF!!!!?
hey why are you saying he is the worst teacher? It is just you did not do your work that is why you did not pass his class. He is very nice teacher and easy of course. If you do your homework and you will be in class every day you will pass the class with an A
He is an exelent teacher. I learned a lot from his class.If you do the homework and be possitive about the subject you will love the classes he teaches. I especially enjoys the in class discussions cuz it's very interesting to share common interests with the class and also to know his opinion. He's class is fun.He makes the boring esl intersting.
This teacher is very hard and you can't geta good grade in his class.He always talks about his wife and he separate his students.
He is the best teacher I have ever had. He knows how to make class interesting. I just love this teacher. J. E
Actually, being his class is not bad at all!! He will provide lots hang-outs which are very helpful for finishing the assignments. However, if he focuses more on the materiel that he gave instead of chatting with student, you should learn a lot from him!!
He is a hard grader, but you learn a lot from his lectures. He is a nice person.
IF U ARE A STUDENT AND YOU NOW U CAN GET A A GRADE DON'T EVEN THINK TO HAVE A CLASS WITH BRIAN
He is a good teacher, but he is NOT down to earth.
He's a pretty good teacher overall. You'll learn a lot from his lecture and discussion in the class. But sometimes chatting to much with students is not a good thing. As everyone said, if you go to class everyday, do your homework and pay attension to the class, You'll pass the class easily with A or B.
He is nice teacher. I will take his class again.
He is a very responsible, clear, fair, GREAT person. He is just a sweethart!!!!!
Brian is the best! He is very friendly, very helpful and careing. Sure, he makes you work a lot, but somehow you even enjoy it. If he sees your efforts, he'll appreciate it, and you will be rewarded. In short, he is a good teacher and a great person.(By the way, it is more than possible to get an A with him)
VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY
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He is the best teacher ever.I took him for Esl 141 and i enjoyed his class so much that i decided to take him for ESL 151. It was the best class ever. He is the best. thank you for everything.
He is the most faboulos teacher in this college. He is easy to understand and he is clear in his words. I recommend everyone to take his class.
Oh my godness, how excellent teacher i can meet! you do not need borther choosing teacher. all you have to do is just taking his class.he is helpful, kindness, interesting. i hope every teacher should be like him. thank you so so much fo everything,brian.
Very good teacher. I recommend you you to take his class. He is very understanding and will help you to get the grade you want. Just do the assignments ad you will pass the class.
He's the best teacher I have ever had.
the best teacher forever
all losers who want an easy A do not even think about taking his class. leave that seat for somebody who is determined to perfect English
Greatest teacher! extremely helpful & very fair grader. do your assigments, show up to class and you'll be fine
The best instructor u can get.
greattttt teacher. very helpful. i got a B but it was my fault. he is funny and the class is interesting. tanke him.
Best english teacher in G.C.C
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER, ONLY LOSERS CAN TALK BAD ABOUT HIM
The best...
He is the best teacher ever.I got a B in summer session,but I never attended a cless with this much interest.He is very helpfull and also very friendly.If you take his class,you'll wish you could take all your classes with him.
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He is still THE BEST instructor in GCC for few years.
He is still excelent instructor in GCC for few years. Thank you keep up the good work.
Hi is a unfair teacher.
He is a very good teacher.His class is fun.He teaches very good and you can understand every thing clearly.I love him so much.
He is a good teacher :)
ESL 141 was my first class in GCC. It wasn't easy, but he really challenged me and I learned crucial things which helped me to get 101% in ESL 151 "easy." If anyone wants to improve his/her English seriously, take this guy and I promise you will be happy at the end.
He is a excelent teacher & he explain very well.you never tired in his class.I like him & I wish in the future I have a class with him."Thank you so much Mr.Brian".
I took my first class with MR.Braian last year. I loved to be in his class and Im looking forword to take him in higher levels...
He is very positiv, you are learning a lot.
Professor McDonald is one of the best instructors in GCC. He is organized, responsible, and helpful. He really care about his students.
he is a very good teacher:)
very good teacher :) loved his class.
he is a perfect teacher:) take him, u'll learn a lot:) and very nice
I love Brian McDonald,I took my first class with him and I loved his class,I cannot even think about being absent because I already miss him.I hope I will have other classes with Mr.McDonald.
he is the best teacher
cool teacher, he gives lots of handouts and it really help
He is the best teacher i ever had
I took Mr. Brian in winter semester. You work alot but you learn alot also. I liked to come to class, because he made learning fun for all the students. He really knows grammer, and I improved more my writing, because of his teaching.
He is the best of the best. you can not find a better professor,you learn a lot and have a lot of fun in his class. i haven't been absent for even one session. i love his classes...
THE BEST OF THE BEST
HE IS ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS.I HAVE LERAN MANY THINGS IN HIS CLASS... AND I DONT REALISE HOW I LEARNED .
He is the best teacher.I took his Spring 2011 class and got an A. I love you Mr. McDonald.
he is the best esl teacher i have ever had i strongly recommend u to take this class.
He is the best.
Best professor ever! I really recommend him because he is nice, fun and helpful. Thank you Mr. Mcdonald for your great teaching.
he is the best teacher in GCC. it was my favorite class in fall because it was fun and positive. I learned a lot in his class and he is an organized and helpful teacher.
HE IS THE WORST!
He is grading hard, but you're learning a lot. Only take his class if you will study hard. I wish to take him again in future. He's very good.
He's really great teacher. He gives lots of work but is explaining very clear. Don't take his classes if you're not serious student. You must study hard in his classes. I'll take 146 with him too.
The worst teacher. if you don't believe me take with him and you will see.
He is fun guy, I think he his hard but he is fair. If you are working hard you are getting good greades. His class is very great!
best instructor.
He is a very helpful nice professor. I respect him a lot. Want to be a good essay writer? Take him.
He's a great proffessor. The hybrid 141 class was fun. You learn a lot.
His class is really helpful and useful. I studied ESL 111 with him and I still appreciate his teaching because I learned how to write an essay, and take grammar quiz. Now, I'm taking ESL141 and using his skill.
I took his Hybrid class 141 in winter. He's the best! I learned a lot of things for my first time. He changed my English. Thanks to him i'm now good in English. You may not get an A, but you will learn a lot. Plus he's so funny and won't get bored in his class. Highly recommended.
If you want to get an A, you better search for another professor. Some would say you learn a lot in his class despite you get a low grade. I know there are a lot of great professors who teach well and give a good grade as well. 8 of my classmates got F and 9 got D. this is ESL class. I Can't believe it happened in ESL 133 class.
Bestttttt professor ever, hard but fair, i really enjoyed his class , if u wana be a good essay writer??? Defenetly take his class
The best professor, and I learned alot from his teaching.
Mr McDonald is a great teacher. If you want to learn how to write a good essay, you have to take his class. His grammar tests are very difficult. You must study hard to pass his class to get a good grade.
His class is fun, but he grammar test is really difficult. Its not easy to pass the class.
He's the hardest professor. If you want to ruin your grade, take this class. His test is really difficult and hard to get great score. I'm not a bad student, I studied hard during this semester, but I always get low grade. In the first time, I tried to find what my mistake is. But my grade was not improve and It made me so depressed.
Mr. McDonald is great, Hes the best teacher Ive had. Although hes strict, but you are learning a lot from him. My writing is improved, because of his teaching. I wish he teaches level 4 too.
He is the best,not only like a teacher and also like an interesting person! I took his class two times and i am so thankful him for motivation!
He is the best
Mr. Brian is one of the best professors at GCC.
I took his class ESL133,136, 141 and he gave me a lot of knowledge every time. His lecture was fun, interesting, and helpful. If you have any question and worries, you should go to his office and he will surely help you.
Prof McDonald's lectures are always fun and informative. He loves to illustrate what he is saying with examples from his personal life, and they are very relevant, which is not the case with many other instructors. His tests are not that easy, but as long as you listen to him and study the material you will be all right.
One of the best teachers in GCC.
Good Teacher!!!
I like his small class; finding the modules and syllabus is very comfortable.
Professor McDonald is a wonderful person. He is able to encourage the student in such a way that they start to believe in their abilities and try to study very well. He is a smart person with a big heart and amazing professional skills. I wish my dear professor good health and many years of work.
One of the best professors.
Professor is engaging and fun. Classes are challenging but rewarding - stay on top of the work and you'll gain a lot. unstuck AI was a huge help for studying and essay prep.
Professor McDonald gave unfairly low grades on his assignments. I revised my work multiple times, but my scores never improved. Despite completing all assignments and having a 78% overall grade, I was dismissed from the class without explanation. His assignments lack clarity and educational value. I strongly do not recommend this professor.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
78%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.01 avg changeRatings by Course
ESL141146
5.0
(1)ESL146151
5.0
(1)ESL2919
5.0
(1)ESL145
5.0
(1)II2905
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
151
5.0
AA
5.0
ESL133
4.3
ESL111
4.0
BB
4.0