4.3

Russell Frank

Languages - Pasadena City College

4.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

Russell Frank is a good teacher

33B - 5.0 rating

Great teacher, if you listen and follow youll pass with an A

33B - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Respected (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Inspirational (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

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Reviews (86)
5.0
2.0
33B
Oct 27, 2003

HE'S VERY HELPUL AND HIS CLASSES ARE VERY INTERESTING ALL THE TIME, YOU REALLY LEARN WHAT HE TEACHES. HE IS NOT HARD GRATING YOU. =) VERY NICE PERSON

5.0
3.0
33B
Nov 28, 2003

Mr. Frank is such an excellent professor for ESL learners. He’ll help you step by step to get into English as an immersion easily. To those whose English are not the mother tongue, Mr. Frank is a good English teacher to think of. For sure, you’ll learn a

3.0
5.0
ESL122
Feb 12, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
33A33B
May 18, 2004

3 words: good, nice, and patient....period!

5.0
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ESL33A
May 19, 2004

The best!

5.0
3.0
ESL33AB
Jun 20, 2004

very nice teacher, interesting class to be in and very helpful, i got a B

5.0
3.0
33A
Oct 19, 2004

oh man!!he's so cute. he's not that easy but very helpful, and u can realy LEARN stuff form his class just do wut he asks to do and u will be fine.kool guy

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
Dec 8, 2004

He such a nice teacher that i have ever took before. He looks so friendly and tried all his best to help his students.....I reallly like him. He is not easy but not really hard...he teachs a lot of things that very helpful and intersting. A lot of writing in his class. One word to describe him..nice

5.0
2.0
LINGUISTICS
Jan 16, 2005

This is by far the best teacher I have ever had!!! Keep up the good work Dr. F...

5.0
3.0
ESL133
Jan 24, 2005

very good

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Feb 16, 2005

He is really a great teacher.I feel so lucky that I can be one of his students. He is not easy but not hard. He makes everything become interesting to learn and tried his best to help his students. If you wanna learn things, you really should take his class. But,work hard!So wonderful!! I like him!!

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Mar 11, 2005

nice, helpfulness.

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jun 22, 2005

Dr. Frank is a very helpful and nice teacher. He knows how to teach! Take his class, and you will improve your writing skill a lot.

5.0
3.0
33A
Sep 2, 2005

He is very kind and responsible teacher. Although you have to do a lot of homework, you will get a lot of improvement in writing skill. After I took his class, I passed the TOFLE. He is the best teacher that I have at PCC

2.0
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LING10
Oct 18, 2005

He is so boring, the other linguistics classes seem to be enjoying themselves but this teacher makes this class horrible. He may be fine for esl, but if you already know English, he's not so good. Find a different teacher!

4.0
4.0
LING10
Dec 13, 2005

Class was intense through most of the semester with quizzes every week plus six papers due throughout the course. Effective instructor and an extremely rewarding class.

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Feb 24, 2006

I think he should be the easiest pro for ESL, since essay only count 75%. Try your best on quiz.It could puch your grade up a lot. The topic for in-class writing usually is given ahead which is one of the topics of the informal writing.

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Aug 10, 2006

The best esl pro. I have ever had. Take him.

5.0
2.0
ESL0742
Sep 4, 2006

good professor

5.0
1.0
ESL0742
Sep 8, 2006

VERY GOOD AND VERY HELPFUL, TAKE IT, THEN U GET A

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
Nov 5, 2006

Dr.Frank is always best professor to get them through the ESL class, he treats students very nice and keep patience to teach. He is caring for every student as long as u ask him. No matter for u don't understand somethings, he will be patient and appreciate u ask him . On the other hand, he is handsome young man would make everyone love him at all!

4.0
4.0
LING0101
Nov 10, 2006

he is good

3.0
5.0
ESL33B
Nov 24, 2006

not good

5.0
1.0
ESL33B
Dec 9, 2006

The people below are just lying because they don't work hard. Dr Frank is the one of the best professors in PCC. He is very very helpful & nice person.u are very welcome to stop his office if you have any question and he grades fairly. If you work hard, you will get a grade u deserve. Take him if you want to improve ur english. Trust me!

5.0
1.0
ESL33B
Dec 9, 2006

He is really a good professor. Care about his students. I learn a lot from him. Before take his class, i don't know hot to write a 5 pages essay and 7 pages research. Right i feel comfortable to do all of those. Dr Frank helped me a lot. His class is funny and he let u ask question at the beginnig of the class. Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
Dec 9, 2006

One of the dedicated teacher I had ever had. His smiles always bring joy to the class. His grades are reasonable. I enjoyed the class throughout the semester. =)

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
Dec 13, 2006

Great professor! The class is not easy, a lot works, but I really learn something in his class. Dr. Frank is very help!! By the way, he treats girls better than boys.

5.0
4.0
LING10
Dec 13, 2006

Prof. Frank is an excellent Professor! Be prepared to work very hard for your grade though. Six essays, and a very difficult final (2/3rds was take home, but not the easy kind). Definitely worth the time and energy. He makes the class pretty fun and laid back and it's easy to ask questions if you don't understand. LEARN IPA!

3.0
2.0
ENG5A
Jan 21, 2007

very good professor forever!

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
Jan 21, 2007

very good professor, learning everything from him!~

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jan 24, 2007

Dr.Russel is always through the best!!! Attention:If people who want to receive a B without CR(non-credit), please take him, he is patient and kindness teacher that can give everyone a satisfy grade as well! you can learn and receive a lot of writing method and the research paper would teach everyone how to write a good college paper.

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Feb 9, 2007

He is a really nice and helpful teacher than others in ESL department as he tries use his own way to teach everyone, even he has a strongest patient to answer all of questions from students. From bottom of my heart, i eternally thankful for his help during the hardest time of my life!

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 24, 2007

Dr Frank is an excellent teacher for sure, he has very good lecture and lots of hw will help you practise on your writing. But he is a strict and careful techer which show up on check reserch paper by solving every tinest problem (Th MLA, resources, parapraph, topic sentence, thesis...) Ovel, he still being an excellent professor!

5.0
3.0
ENG33A
Jun 8, 2007

Thumbs up

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jun 13, 2007

Dr.Frank is excellent! He is tough on check your essay. He has their unque method on teach compare to other ESL professor. He will not teach until to next year because he told us that he will go to Beijing to have a culture trip and continue to explore the deepest knowledge of China. Overall, he is great! Super great!

3.0
4.0
ESL33B
Jun 13, 2007

Not a very good teacher cuz he sometimes is very lazy, he allowed group work in class which is so boring, also, he never turn all your grade back cuz he never done it ...lazy, so u will feel nervous cuz u don't know what percentage of your grade and u will know in the last week of the whole semester.. that is terrible!!! overall,not a good teacher!

4.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jun 14, 2007

Dr. Frank is an awesome teacher. His explaination is very clear..Fun class.

5.0
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ESL33A
Jun 15, 2007

You seriously have no reason for not taking Dr Frank's class, he is so nice and will be patient to teach you as long as you can understand how to write a good essay. Grammar quiz isn't hard, keep studying, then you will receive a good grade. Moreover, he will not teach after this summer section until to next year. Recommened!

5.0
4.0
ESL33A
Jun 22, 2007

This is a medium hard class, the reason is that students would very difficult to follow Dr Frank's direction. Most people get a grade that he/she do not want. However, if you keep chllenge on this class, i think you can get at least a C and pass this class. Stink to this class and following Dr Frank's direction. Do homework and practice on grammar!

3.0
4.0
ENG10
Jun 23, 2007

Linguistics is an interesting class, but Dr Frank would make this class very boring, he shows the population of LA that everyone can say the secondary language people who lived in the San Gabriel area and everybody is laughing....

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jun 23, 2007

Dr Frank is a very fair grader. He uses worksheet to check your essay which include thesis statement, grammar and language problem, examples and conclusion. Students need to consider to take him cuz he always help on student and keeps patient in teachingg this class. I learned a lot from 33b class, and learned her moral for being a teacher.

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
Jun 23, 2007

Guys, if you want to really learn a lot, you should better to take Dr Frank, if you just want to waste your time and get an easy class, you should not take. He will give you tons of hwk for practice your reading and writting. Now, I am taking English 1A and I get A, i am thankful for Dr Frank since I had a great time of him, i get B but learn a lot

5.0
5.0
ESL33A
Jun 26, 2007

Dr Frank seems very nice first and u will think this class is intensely interesting. You will feel like to eat candy as sweet as you can enjoy on it. After a few weeks, this class turns out very boring, the group work is just for wasting time and you will suffer with the boring atomsphere. Not a hard class but it is not an interesting class.

5.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jul 3, 2007

Dr Frank is a very nice gentleman, you should take him or you will regret. He is so nice tot reat everybody and pay attention on his lecture. Very knowledgable and interesting lecture always absorbs every students who sit down in the class. Over all, he is a great person and being a great professor.

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Jul 5, 2007

Dr Frank is an excellent professor, u r not only understna dfor his lecture but u will feel very interesting in English. He will change the boring English becomes very interesting. Class is medium . You should put effort and try it to get a good grade! Over all, nice professor:)

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jul 8, 2007

Dr Frank is a managable person. He is very organized in his lecture and both his in-class and out-class assignment. He has bountiful experiences in teaching ESL class. He understands second language students. I learned a lot from her even though I got C. I never regret for taking him. Dr Frank, you are always a best professor throughout PCC!

5.0
3.0
EAL33A
Aug 3, 2007

very good teacher, a little bit hard though.

5.0
2.0
ESL33A
Aug 5, 2007

He's a very organized teacher.I like his way of teaching.u can learn a lot from him.He is friendly to everyone in the class.He encourage you to learn.Nice teacher.I believe you will like him if u r willing to learn. I CAN SAY, HE IS MY BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER TOOK IN ESL CLASSES.

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Aug 5, 2007

Dr Frank is really a knowledgable professor. You can improve your writing skill a lot and enjoy his lecture. He would pay responsible to teach you. His teaching style is so unique and professonal, a little hard to describe for his personality, but his pationable and careful person. He will count all problems from your essay, even a puntuation.

5.0
2.0
ESL133
Aug 13, 2007

He is the epitomy of awesomeness. He comes in with his Pink shirt and amazes you with his Englishiness. He is clear, concise, and on occasion has a cool story to throw in with his integrals.

5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Feb 22, 2008

He is the best professor I have ever seen, highly recommended. I love him so much. You will learn a lot of from him, such as culture of the United States and English. You will never regret if you take his class. You will love him after taking his class.

5.0
2.0
ESL33A
Feb 23, 2009

Such a nice teacher, who will teach some knowlaged out of textbook. Class is fun and organized that easily following his schedule. Go to take him.

5.0
3.0
ESL33AB
May 13, 2009

Excellent teacher!!His lecture is very clear and helpful. He teaches us lots of American cultures, which is very very helpful!! He is very handsome as well!! =D Highly Recommend!!

1.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 15, 2009

This guy is lazy!He never correct the essays,and never grade us till last minute.The group work was boring and wasted time,he didn't teach of text books,but told lots out of the book to show his knowledge.He sat on the table just chatting any topic he wanted, waste time! not a good teacher at all!

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 18, 2009

He is wonderful professor&kind person. He care of his student?s feeling. When the students are in presentation, he reminds them quietly that there is only a minute left, and he always encourage us to ask question& involve the class(group discusion)&give the chance to us who are shy to talk in public.Yes, he doesn?t always teach basis on the textboo

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 18, 2009

He is wonderful professor&kind person. He care of his student?s feeling. When the students are in presentation, he reminds them quietly that there is only a minute left, and he always encourage us to ask question& involve the class(group discusion)&give the chance to us who are shy to talk in public.

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 18, 2009

the true is that isn?t hard for him to teach basis on it since he wrote it&he well know it. He has his own way to teach which can expand our view &enlighten our interesting, ?teach the way how to get the gold but not give them gold?. That?s my understanding! Dr.Frank is the best grammar, reading&writing professor in PCC. He is outstanding!

5.0
4.0
ESL33B
May 18, 2009

the true is that isn?t hard for him to teach basis on it since he wrote it&he well know it. He has his own way to teach which can expand our view &enlighten our interesting, ?teach the way how to get the gold but not give them gold?. That?s my understanding! Dr.Frank is the best grammar, reading&writing professor in PCC.

2.0
5.0
ESL33B
Dec 11, 2009

He is HARD. Yes he may be a good teacher, but if you care about your gpa at all, try to avoid him. Most of the class did not get even a B, I suggest you take an easier teacher.

2.0
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ESL33A
Jan 5, 2010

boring class

5.0
4.0
ESL33A
Jan 13, 2010

Great teacher, very helpful, I learnd a lot Grammar from his class. He is very knowlegable, and nice! I can't believe whose who doesn't like his class! Strongly Recommand!

1.0
1.0
ESL33
Jan 15, 2010

Helpful??r u kidding!!?not at all..

4.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jan 28, 2010

he is a funny guy, he hleps you to figure out all of the questions which you have. do all of his assignment then you will pass. if you want get a good grade, then you need to have a good grammar

3.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jan 31, 2010

you gotta study really hard in this class... ton of HW and essays. He will not give you F , but he will give you D. Think Twice before take him. He is not easy as everyone said

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
Mar 10, 2010

he is very nice

5.0
2.0
ESL33A
May 5, 2010

Mr.Frank is really nice. He know what Asian students' thinking. He'll try to be easy on you, but you have to pay attention on class as the duty of students at least. Just don't be lazy to do the works all he asked, and you will surely pass at least with C to have a happy ending of the semester.

5.0
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ESL33B
May 15, 2010

He is nice and helpful.. he explains everything clearly, BUT his homework is way too much..i think it's twice more than other 33b classes...i can't imagine how ppl will survive during short term with such lot of work... also he's lazy to grade the exam and assignmnts..even the midterm grade will come out like almost the end of the smester...

1.0
5.0
ESL420
Jun 23, 2010

This professor doesnt know how to teach, suck.

2.0
5.0
ESL33B
Jun 23, 2010

He is becoming more and more difficult. Many of my friend fail his class.

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
Jun 24, 2010

It seems hard at the beginning, so I changed to pass/ no pass. But I actually get an A. There are a lot of homework at first half of the semester. The second half was much easier, since we only focus on research paper in class. Overall, it?s an easy class.

2.0
4.0
ESL33A
Jul 1, 2011

not easy anymore

2.0
4.0
ESL33B
Oct 11, 2011

bad professor. very unfair on grading. IF your are a hot girl than you will be fine

5.0
3.0
A3363
Feb 17, 2012

I got C in this semester. Is this mean I'm not a hot girl?? haha~ Everyone has different opinion. I chose Dr. Frank's class because my friend who failed in his class insisted that he is the best. Well.. I agree. He was the one of best at least among the teachers I've taken in PCC so far.

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
Mar 1, 2012

He is the greatest professor I have ever met. He is helpful and know how you think. It is a great thing to stay in his class because he will teach you lots of things not only writing but also American culture. He is a homework nut. If you expect to get a grade which you desired, you need to work hard, and he will make it come ture.

5.0
2.0
ESL33B
May 13, 2012

He is helpful and nice. Everyone should take his class because you are going to learn a lot of great things. His lectures are clear and easy to understand. He usually encourages his students. DR.frank is the best.

5.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jun 24, 2013

He is really helpful and nice to students. You should take his class if you really want to improve your English skills. He will help you to analysis the mistakes that you made instead of telling you the correct answer. But his class is hard to get an A, so you have to work really hard . Good luck everyone !

4.0
4.0
ESL33A
Aug 26, 2013

got a B in his class in summer?His lecture is OK.but he is an IRRESPONSIBLE professor.we wrote 5 essays in class,Dr.Frank just graded the first one.His course progress is too slow even could not keep up his class schedule website.so he NEVER gave the opportunity to rewrite.Many works on canvas have not been rated.He focus on another work for money.

5.0
3.0
ESL33A
Aug 27, 2013

Prof. Frank's classes might not be easy and can be considered hard, but either way i'm still taking his class. He's a fair grader and helpful. His homework may be a lot and sometimes you may have a tough time finishing it. But trust me, if you do your part as a student and listen to what he says, you can get C or better.

1.0
5.0
33A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 21, 2015

Worst teacher i have ever met in my whole life. He is looking for ways to fail you instead of helping you improve yourself in English . His lectures are super boring he keeps talk about his self.

5.0
4.0
33A
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2016
Would take again

I took his class in winter term and got an A. If you take his class, you will have a lot of homework or endless homework. But, you will learn a lot. Trust me, if you study hard and do whatever he asks you to do, you will have a good grade. I transferred to UCLA and graduated with 3.9GPA. If you can survive his class, you will succeed in university

3.0
5.0
33A
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

A lot of homework! I need to buy a book and summary it often! Too tough!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
33B
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Russell Frank is a good teacher. He would tell u anything he knows, although you would feel a little bit hard at the beginning of the semester. Put efforts to this class and it will pay off in midterm, and the second part is Research Paper, in this part you should make up lot informations. Professor Frank will instruct you step by step...

Tough Grader
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
33B
Grade: B
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, if you listen and follow youll pass with an A

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
33A
Jul 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Russell Frank is really tough. In his class, you will learn a lot at the same time put a lot of efforts too. There is tons of homework and things you need to read. Honestly, No lazy people can survive in this class. You have to be tough and be prepare to all the homework. But still, he is helpful and his lecture is useful.

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
33A
Grade: A
Feb 13, 2018
Would take again

good professor, easy class

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
33A33B
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

He is an amazing professor. I took his 33A and B, and I received both A. To be honest, his class is not that easy because you will learn a lot of valuable things. It is true that he gives lots of homework. However, it prepares you for Eng 1A or higher level. One thing I didn't like about his class was his late feedback.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Respected (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Inspirational (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.64 avg change
Oct
Dec
Jun
Jul
Feb
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

33B

5.0

(4)

ESL33AB

5.0

(2)

LINGUISTICS

5.0

(1)

ESL133

5.0

(2)

ESL0742

5.0

(2)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ESL122

5.0

ESL420

5.0

LING10

4.0

LING0101

4.0

ENG10

4.0

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