She's just everything you need to learn chinese

Yue Laoshi is a great teacher. She is very clear about what she expects out of you, and very helpful. She can be a little harsh at times, but overall, her courses are relatively straight-forward.

Yue Laoshi is a wonderful Professor that truly loves teaching, and her love for teaching is what really makes her so great. She cares so much about her students and wants to see everyone succeed. She is a very understanding woman too and is very easy to talk with. If you are struggling at all, talk to her and she will help any possible way she can.

Chinese is definitely a tough language to learn, but Professor Yue puts a ton of work into making it possible for you, and clearly tries to support each student. Plus she's super nice, though you are expected to do work.

Professor Yue is phenomenal.

Great and fun professor, goes out of her way to be available to help. She wants to give you an A, just study for the quizzes and you're golden. I don't think I got below a 90 on anything I handed in on time.

Very considerate to every students. She makes a language class, which is supposed to be hard, easy and fun.

It's a jam packed class in with a great teacher who wants to see her students succeed. Stay on schedule and do well on the quizzes and you will be fine.

She keeps the course very interesting. We learn something new nearly everyday. There hasn't been a boring moment in her class. She's very knowledgeable in her field of expertise and provides clear easy to understand feedback to students.

This was a great course. It was a much needed break from the technical work at RPI. This class is by no means an easy A you do have to work for it, but it's not back breaking work. Lecture is very interactive and fun you learn a lot about the culture and plenty of Chinese jokes. Professor Yue is so dedicated to helping her students.

Great professor, great course. There's a decent bit of work in the course, but it's fair for the content. Just wish I wasn't swamped with other courses this semester.

Yue Laoshi is a really great professor. She cares a lot about her students and tries her best to meet everyone's needs while still moving through the material at a good pace. Expect to have to work hard, but you'll be rewarded for your effort. I hope to take more courses with her in the future.

Excellent professor overall. Very passionate about you actually learning Chinese. A lot of focus on speaking with proper tones. Expects a lot from her students, but not too much. Is very reasonable and knows that for most students this is not their major or even their minor.

Professor Yue does an outstanding job at breaking down the foreign language learning process into a way that is easy for students to learn. By easy to learn, I mean that I was never without direction in the course. Learning a new language can be overwhelming and discouraging, and Professor Yue was always available to explain material in a new way.

Prof Yue is enthusiastic about teaching language and she does a good job incorporating Chinese culture into the class. She's often available to help students when they need it and is very approachable.

Prof Yue is an excellent professor. You can tell she is very dedicated to her work and she genuinely wants her students to learn and excel in the Chinese language. B/c of that, expect to work a bit to get a good grade, but learning the material isn't too hard since she's is great at teaching and she's always eager to help students if they need it

Seems strict at first, but if you put in the effort, it's very easy to do well in her class. Going to class is mandatory, and you will fail class if you don't, however, participation is a huge part of your grade and as long as you at try to contribute you'll get 90-100% easy. Has dialogue and culture presentations so you aren't just taking tests .

What separates her from the rest of the professors at this school is her passion and ability to inspire her students. Her class had a steady stream of hw and quizzes every week, which was an appropriate work load and kept me engaged in learning. If you are considering taking any Chinese class with her, i highly recommend it!

Prof. Yue is the type that expects a lot out of you and at the same time gives you've everything you need to meet those expectations. If you are planning on taking Chinese at RPI, don't expect an easy A, but expect to be able to get an A with the right effort. Definitely one of my fav professors so far.

Yue is one of the best profs at RPI. She genuinely tries to make learning a fun experience for everyone, which is a pleasant change from most RPI profs. She's super sweet, however, you will get out of her class what you decide to put into it. It can be an easy A if you do the work or it can be an incredibly easy D if you miss more than 2 classes.

Professor Yue is personal and cares about each of her students. She focuses on providing opportunities for her students to improve their Mandarin outside of the classroom such as in Conversation Corner. She is interesting during class and does a great job going above and beyond, teaching not only what, but also why.

If you do the all the work, you'll do well. She's a great teacher who really cares about her students.

She really takes the time to make sure every student has what they need to succeed. The class is by no means an easy one and requires a lot of work, but as a student, you have everything you need to do well in the class if you are willing to put in the work. The most important thing in any of her classes is being involved and showing that you care

Professor Yue is a very supportive and caring teacher. Chinese is a very tough language to learn and Yue makes a point patient and enthusiastic every single day. She offers individual feedback to each student and shows them specific mistakes and how to solve them. Overall I genuinely enjoyed her class, she made learning Chinese fun.

Amazing professor who cares a lot about her students and their success. Definitely among the top professors I've ever had.

One of the best professors hands down. Very experienced teacher. Extremely nice. Especially great for first-time learners. Some ppl say a lot of homework, but only true if you let it pile up (only 2 hrs/wk avg). Most important thing is GENUINE effort/motivation. You'll learn a TON of Chinese stress-free, and love doing it, & should be a natural A.

Yue is the best professor I've ever had. When it comes to teaching Chinese, she is enthusiastic and overqualified. The environment of the class during lectures is lively and joyous, unlike other language classes. Active participation is expected and advised, and errors made during class are not mistakes but enjoyable learning experiences.

Professor Yue is by far one of the best professors I have taken a class with here. She makes class interesting and makes you want to learn more from her. She often tells jokes and stories about a certain character to help students understand it more. Although the homework and projects may seem like a lot, it won't be if you properly space it out.

Yue laoshi is a professor who really cares about her students. She is an exceptional teacher and always keeps her class interesting and engaging. I always look forward to class because of the enthusiasm she brings on a daily basis. It seems like all of her students are always hard workers because of the environment she sets.

God-tier language teacher. If you're trying to learn, you'll get a lot our of this class.

There are few language teachers like Yue Laoshi. She is very caring and accessible to students if they need help in class. Gives plenty of extra credit to encourage learning. Class structure is ideal and the syllabus is concise and clear.

Excellent professor. As a senior, with six years of college semesters behind me, I have never had a college professor that cared so much about their students. She constantly puts effort into trying to accommodate for students, gives constructive and helpful feedback, and makes everyone feel included.

Yue Laoshi is the singular best teacher I have had here at RPI. While her course can be challenging and intense, she is committed to going above and beyond for her students, and will go any lengths to inspire and encourage those in her class. She approaches each student as an individual, addressing their specific needs and deficiencies, and pushing

There are only a few professors who really care about their students in RPI, and Yue Laoshi is definitely one of them. To me, she's like a family member because cares about everyone in her class. She makes sure that all students are at the same pace. I got a B in her class because her class is relatively challenging. Overall she is a great teacher.

Yue Laoshi is one of the best professors that I have had at RPI. She genuinely cares about her students and you can tell that she absolutely loves teaching. The class is not hard, per se, but very homework intensive. You have to study a lot and put a bit of time in to the course. If you think this will be an easy A, don't take a class with her.

Yue laoshi's class is clear and although attendance is mandatory class is fun to attend. There is a fair amount of work, but if properly paced the workload actually seems rather light and learning is not difficult as Yue laoshi does her best to answer any and all questions. She's also very accessible through office hours and email. Would recommend.

Yue Laoshi has an amazing ability to instill in her students a high regard for and robust understanding of the Chinese language and culture. She takes care to address the learning needs of each and every student and is always accessible. Class is fun, so going to class does not feel mandatory despite the attendance policy. The work is manageable.

I learned a lot in this class. I do have prior experience with Mandarin because I speak it at home. Even so, however, I came into the class without the ability to read or write any Chinese characters. After finishing this class, I can now say that I can confidently recognize and write nearly all of the characters I learned in class.

I've never met another professor who has put in as much effort at Prof. Yue. She is a very caring prof who gives it her all so that her students can get the most out of class and do well. She is always there to help you with anything you need. Lots of work (presentations, dialogue performances, quizzes and workbook HW) but you'll learn for sure.

Yue Laoshi is hands down one of the best professors at RPI. I have taken Chinese 2-5 with Yue Laoshi and can say the class is always fun, interesting, and interactive--you get to learn so much culture beyond just the language. Additionally, the class size is small so you get to know your class and amazing prof. I would highly recommend this class!

Yue Lao shi cares so much about her students. She truly loves teaching. She always does her best to make herself available for students, and when she helps you she does so in the kindest way possible. She understands that her students top priority is not her class but their major work, and she's always considerate of that.

Yue Laoshi singlehandedly helped me discover what I'm passionate about, and she's made my time at RPI invaluable. She is incredibly caring and will do everything she can to help you succeed. I've never met another professor who cares about her students as much as Yue Laoshi, and I don't think I ever will. I highly recommend her classes.

Professor Yue did a fantastic job ensuring that all students were familiar with a given topic and set of words before moving on. She doesn't just teach content but the reasoning and understanding behind the content. She is always trying to find ways to improve the classroom experience.

This course is quite time intensive but that is expected of a language course. The course was very enjoyable and the students really got to interact with each other. Professor Yue was always ready to enthusiastically help any student and answer any questions about the course or other subjects related to the course.

Yue laoshi was excellent, showing a great wealth of knowledge way beyond what was expected. She know the entire history and origin of every single character and had great background and cultural information for many of the topics covered. She was also very aware of the difficulties in learning a new language and was very patient and understanding.

Professor Yue is the most dedicated professors to a course that I have ever been taught by in my four years at RPI. She provides excellent feedback and teaches the material excellently. Class time is very productive and stimulating. She also provides opportunities for students to practice the language outside of the classroom with native speakers.

I absolutely loved her teaching style and class time. Most people wanted to be in class all the time because we enjoyed learning without feeling too much pain from homework or stress from the material. I honestly wish that all classes were run the same way because Chinese I has sparked my love for love for learning all over again.

Amazing professor. Yue Lao shi cares about all of her students. You can tell just by being around her that she wants every student to succeed. The workload is what you make of it. If you don't understand something she will gladly go back and review. She takes a lot of time to go beyond the textbook but the quizzes/tests are based on the textbook.

Yue Laoshi is a great instructor. Fully recommend. If you put in the work, she respects you. Even if you don't, she will still push you but it is only because she cares about her students. A wonderful instructor.

Best. Language Class. Ever. If you've heard that Chinese is super hard to learn and are worried about taking this class, don't be. Yue Laoshi is an amazing professor and you can really tell that she cares about teaching. If you're looking for an easy A, this isn't the class for you but if you want to learn Chinese, there isn't a better class.

As a professor, she is one of the best I have ever had. Not only does she truly care for the students and what they are able to take away from her class, but she does see the effort that the students put into her class. She tries to help clean up students' pronunciation whenever possible, so that the students speak as authentic Chinese as they can.

Professor Yue is awesome! She pays attention to all her students and takes the time to understand us not only as students, but as individuals. My favorite part of learning in her class is how interesting she makes it (i.e. if we have trouble recognizing a character, she'll tell us a story to help us remember the character itself and its meaning).

A great professor that really cares about her students. She'll do everything to make sure all students are following along and puts a lot of effort into her class. Since it's a language class, there's a lot of work. However, the pacing is good and if you start work early, you won't struggle. In this class, you'll actually learn Chinese well.

Yue laoshi is very knowledgeable and always willing to help and provide feedback. At first, you might feel embarassed every time she corrects your pronunciation or grammar, but it's always with the intention of helping you improve. As long as you keep up with the work and frequently participate in class, you'll have no problem getting an A.

Professor Yue is probably the best professor I've had at RPI. She clearly puts effort into her classes and even makes online classes engaging and fun.

I took Chinese 2, 3, 4, 5, and an independent study with Prof. Yue. She is accomodating (within reason.) If you do the work (which there is a lot of,) you will probably get an A. You'll get out of the class what you put into it. I found the projects helpful, but the workbook HW seemed like busywork, I don't feel like I learned anything from them.

I really loved the class! Fair warning: THIS IS NOT AN EASY A. While Yue is very clear on what you can do to get an A, I wouldn't say it was easy. You really do have to go to class and do all of the work. Make sure to start early on projects and sign up for mentoring hours early in the semester. The class is taught primarily in Chinese.

Shes very nice and very supportive.

Laoshi Yue is easily the best teacher I've ever had the pleasure of having. I took Chinese I with her my freshman year and from the very beginning, she is clear with her expectations. Chinese is a difficult class that will require lots of time outside of class studying, but she is willing to listen to students input and work one on one with any.

A rare professor. If you want to learn Chinese, don't miss Professor Yue. She cares about her students and sets you up to succeed in the language. I was surprised by how much I learned in a couple of months. Challenging but rewarding. Take a class with Professor Yue.

Professor Yùe is an outstanding educator. Her knowledge of Chinese etymology, history and culture is extensive and accurate, and she is so meticulous and thorough in her explanations. She carefully reiterates important concerts in various ways, such that certainly that no student has ever left the classroom with any misunderstanding or confusion.

Yue laoshi is an amazing professor who I admire very much. She is incredibly caring and hardworking. She prepares for many hours outside of class to make sure we have the best learning experience. I appreciate her dedication to her students; she wants us to become native speakers, and she is willing to support us throughout!

Very good at giving feedback, after every word she will make you practice it so that you can pronounce it correctly. Professor Yue is also very supportive and only wants to see you succeed and be able to speak Mandarin well.

Yue Laoshi stresses learning in her class, and while she may often correct your grammar or tone, she does it because she wishes for you to be better at the language. Her grading metrics are clearly defined, and while she stresses focus in the class, she is willing to tell stories in both Chinese and English, as well as learn English from us.

Anyone who's taken her class can see how much she wants you to succeed in not just learning but internalizing the Chinese language. She is always prepared for the day's lesson, and always ready to happily answer your questions. There is a lot of work for this class, but it is definitely manageable and ultimately worthwhile.

Professor Yue is the only professor that I've come across at RPI that really does care about her students. She listens to feedback from students to make the course as fair, effective and enjoyable as possible

You can tell Professor Yue truly cares for her students. She expects a very reasonable amount of effort from her students but with the way she encourages and helps the students, its usually no problem. I never thought I could have so much fun taking a foreign language class so if you are interested at all, I highly recommend taking her class.

I've had professor Yue for Chinese 1 through 3. She's by far the best professor at RPI and one of the few that care about their students

Our class loves Yue Laoshi; she brightens our day and always comes to class with great enthusiasm. She teaches us in a fun way, and she goes above and beyond to help us learn the material. She is a fantastic professor who cares about not only our grades but also our happiness. She is very intelligent and knowledgeable. Definitely take her class!

I love Yue Laoshi! She is very involved with students and is one of the clearest teachers at RPI. The work outside of class is fairly easy to do good on (70-85), but if you want to really master it (85-100), you need to put in work.

Professor Yue is a very caring and thoughtful professor. This class has a lot of assignments, but if you manage your time well you will get a good grade. I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn Chinese!

Yue laoshi was a great professor who guided me through the beginning stages of learning Chinese. I took this class during the accelerated summer semester, which added to the rigor of the already fast-paced schedule of memorizing words and grammar structures, but I always felt that I had the educational support required to succeed.

Yue Laoshi is an amazing teacher that really cares about her students and their progress! There is a good amount of homework for the class, but it is very doable.

The best Chinese professor I could have ever asked for. Very passionate and understanding. Will always go the extra step if she sees that you are also passionate about the language. Gives a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. You get as much out of this class as you put into it, but attendance is mandatory.

I love Yue Laoshi. She was excellent. The class is work-heavy, but if you put the effort in, you will see that learning Mandarin Chinese is easier than you think!

Prof.Yue is an amazing professor. There is nothing about Chinese culture she does not know about. The content itself is not difficult, but there will be a lot of work. She gives you the syllabus and it tells you the work you will have to turn in for the entire semester and the deadlines. If you miss them, there is an opportunity to make up for it.

Amazing professor. The requirements for the class are very clear. Cares more about effort than your knowledge of Chinese. If you put in the work she WILL see it and it will not matter if you know less than other people, she will greatly appreciate it and you will get a good grade.

Great teacher, just a lot of homework

Yue Laoshi is a great professor to have. One of the few professors at RPI that actually cares about student learning and the material that they teach! She is so compassionate and understanding, always trying to bring a positive and uplifting attitude to class. The workload may be high, but she's always willing to work with you and you have makeups.

Yue Laoshi is a very kind, understanding professor and her classroom environments are very fun. In her class, everyone knows each other and it's a nice little community where no one feels awkward or out of place. You definitely need to put in some effort, but the assignments are very doable and you leave the class feeling accomplished.

As a senior, I can definitely say she is the best teacher I had in RPI. Really cares about her students and very supportive. She fostered an incredible sense of community among students, it truly felt like a collaborative environment where everyone kept growing together. You have to put in effort, but in the end, you will have a solid foundation.

Yue Laoshi is a very caring professor. Everything that you need to do is made very clear from day one of class, where a comprehensive syllabus is provided. Your grade is very much about how much effort you put in, not your fluency. It is clear that she wants students to succeed. There is a lot of content, but it is presented gradually.

Yue Laoshi is an ama

Yue laoshi's class is tough and you're definitely gonna have to put some work to pass the class. However, your effort is very rewarding. One of those classes that you finish and you feel like you actually learned something.

She is kind, caring, and always think for student. However some says it causes too much redundent voice ( like, keep reminding things too often ). But I even liked that part as well, so it is up to you to take it or not.

The Laoshi is an amazing teacher that really cares about your personal development while making sure that you have a comfortable experience in the meantime. She leaves a lot of room when grading assignments/projects and also offers opportunities to gain extra credit! This course also allows students to sign up for mentoring which is very helpful.

Yue laoshi is extremely passionate about teaching and genuinely wants her students to perform well in her class and learn not just textbook but also authentic Chinese. She makes her grading criteria extremely clear and hands out a syllabus with a detailed breakdown on deadlines for the entire semester at the beginning of the semester.

Yue laoshi is an amazing professor! I've had her for three classes now and each time, I look forward to going to class. She's very knowledgeable, her lectures are fascinating, and she genuinely cares about her students. Would recommend taking any of her classes!

Best professor I've had at RPI even though I am a cs/math major. Provides good feedback and really wants students to succeed. It is very clear what we need to do if we want an A. You also can learn a lot of skills outside of just the Chinese language, such as planning, not procrastinating and communication skills

I really loved Yue Laoshi's class. I learned so much from her and she is very passionate about her job.

I've taken this professor for many classes and she is very good

Yue Laoshi has immense care and personal investment in her students. You end up caring a lot about her feedback since its so genuine, but ultimately she understands wherever you are. If you take any of her classes just follow along with the syllabus and put the work in, it will be rewarded.

She is a really kind teacher. You can feel that she is really care about your situation. Responding to all your questions and trying all the ways to make the course interesting. She let me know that learning a new language is not a so difficult.

Professor Yue is very good at attracting students' interest in learning. Her lectures are full of fun and students behave actively on class. The grading is also very kind and fair for everyone, and the workload is generally ok. I really love taking her teaching style.

Yue Laoshi is hands down one of the best professors I've ever had! Mandarin is naturally a challenging language, but she makes it engaging, manageable, and even fun to learn. She's incredibly accessible, always willing to give extra help, and truly cares about her students' progress. You can tell she has a real passion for teaching.

Very sweet and understanding. Clear about expectations. Surprisingly, a lot of work but reasonable. I'm a heritage speaker, so the class was mostly easy for me apart from presentations. Her grading is fair and based on your effort, though. Her classes teach you discipline -> can't procrastinate. One of the best profs I've had so far at RPI.