Intelligent, funny, great professor, knows his stuff. I wish he taught all my German classes.

A lot of material to cover, but he's fun!

The class is not easy but he's fun and will help you. Excellent teaching style. He expects you to be an adult and treats you as such. He's open to any all feedback. Nice guy, hard class. As he'll tell you on day one, it's 5 credit hours so don't slack and don't expect to get 5 credit hours for 3 credit hours work. I loved him.

I highly recommend Altanero, he is hilarious and made German class very entertaining. Plus he is definetely kind of cute.

Pretty easy class. On days where the lesson would have left us endlessly bored, Mr. A provided comic relief and made the work interesting. He tolerates annoying Frenchwomen but grades like a Nazi on pop quizzes. As for the hottness factor, I wonder if he wrote some of the reviews himself? LOL Nah jk jk. For him I would give two chili peppers!

The class is hard and I took it in the 5 weeks but Prof. Altanero does a great job. He is organized and knows Spanish backwards and forwards. You will work really hard but learn a lot. He is also very entertaining.

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Although I can't seem to understand Spanish, professor Altanero is an excellent teacher. He's pretty lenient when it comes to grades, and he's hilarious.

Wow... this was a really hard class. Dr. Tim will tell you that at the outset and this is the hardest online course I've ever had. Take him online if you are dedicated, know your stuff, and are willing to ask for help when you need it. He's spot on in responsiveness and helpfulness, but if you slack, it's so over for you.

He's tough, to be sure, but I enjoyed him. He gives all kinds of little nudges here and there to help you pass. He won't give you a grade you didn't earn so the previous comment seems like sour g****s to me. He was always there for me, helped me, and tried to make a tough class enjoyable and motivated me.

This class was great. Although I had to drop out due to increased work duties, I really enjoyed the class. Dr. Altanero uses many different approaches to aid learning and the class was fun. It is an online course, but everything is clear and the expectations are communicated very well. I would definitely recommend this course to others.

I hate Spanish but I liked him... class was fun!

Professor Altanero was the best I enjoyed this class very much! He goes over everything very well and is extremely helpful I would definitely recommend him!

Even though I got a C, he was great! Helpful, available. I wish I had him for Spanish I!

He is brilliant, fun, sarcastic, fair, and so very helpful and attentive. Perfect!

This is the most fun I've had in Spanish ever! He's tough, but he curves the tests. He's made it clear that he won't add points at the end of the semester to change a grade. You can get points just for going to a restaurant!!

Nice guy who makes class interesting. However because he gives you the chance with bonus work to raise your grade he is steadfast about giving you the grade you earned and not bumping you up any, no matter how close.

Hard as they come. Nice but so hard. Wouldn't take him again if you paid me.

Don't take this course in the summer term - it's really tough! He was nice though and very funny. Oh, and cute, too!

I wish Dr. Tim would adopt me!

Darn it! He's married. The class is usually fun. I love his "so above that" style... not a class without a laugh.

Loved him. Mean, tough, practical. And hilarious.

Horrible textbook! Dr. Tim helped all along the way and made the bad text work! Love him!

Herr Altanero is more of a Spanish teacher obviously but he is also a GREAT German one at that. He was really helpful with pronunciation. Study and learn the work, German is hard on its own. Tests are not vocabulary words.. He is quite funny and this was my favorite class this semester!!

Epic. Hilarious. Best prof I've had.

Fun and intelligent professor, relatively easy class. If you took spanish in HS this will be a breeze. Do the HW he assigns, because most of those questions are on the test. Attendance isn't required, but he dropped me after missing 3 classes in a row, so go to class; you'll definitely laugh a few times.

I wish they would clone him so I could take him for all my classes.

Dr. Tim is a fantastic German teacher! My only complaint is that he does not teach German 2. His classes were laid back and fun and I feel like I finished the semester with a good grasp on basic German language skills.

The class is HARD online. It is pretty much like teaching yourself Spanish, with someone to clarify any questions that you might come up with on your own. He is very helpful if you have a question, but you def need to work hard at this class. Quizzes online can be unforgiving. Material challenging.

German is not an easy language to learn. But it is here! People, people, people: the questions on the tests are the same format as the exercises in the book. Keep up with your workbook, go to class, study, actually get a partner and spend time conversing in German, and you're golden.

Fun class, he keeps it interesting and you learn about German culture as well as the language. The tests were always easier than I expected them to be, study the exercises on grammar in the books and you'll do fine. Very fair & accommodating teacher. Wish he taught German 2!

This class was a lot harder than I thought it would be! Dr. Tim is so much fun but he doesn't take a lot of nonsense. Go to class, do the work, and you'll be fine! And yes, he's pretty hot if you like older guys.

Great teacher, quizzes are hard! You have to study!

Oh my. He's definitely hot and his teaching is probably the best I've had. I didn't appreciate him until I got to Spanish II. Take him!! And take him again!!

Hilarious! Beyond that he's so helpful. Best Spanish prof I've ever had.

Timmy is not the most informative teacher, but he is definitely the most hilarious and fun I've ever come across. It's a super easy class. You'll learn as much as you want to learn while getting an easy grade.

He was great! Hilarious and fun class. Takes plenty of time answer your questions. I wish he taught SPAN 2!

I read the reviews for Mr. Altanero before taking him. He IS extremely serious about attendance, and given the pace that the class moves at, I feel he's justified. He was the one that advocated for Vistas, so is very knowledgable about it and assigns online HW from it. It's a lot of HW, but it gives you immediate feedback. Good teacher.

I had him for online Spanish and he helped me a lot! There is a lot of reading and exercises though.

This was my favorite class! Easy and fun prof!

Altanero was definitely a lot of fun. Easy tests. Knows Spanish inside out. One of the best profs I've had.

Fantastic Class. Dr. Altanero really knows his stuff and completely engages the class. It is hard work, but he is more than willing to help. Attendance is a must if you want to keep up. His syllabus is helpful and easy to understand. I would definately recommend his class for anyone serious about learning another language.

Altenero's a great instructor. Makes an honest effort to continually engage students, and he's always around for his office hours. Concise grading and attendance policies. Tests are all mirror images of online VHL HW assignments. Straightforward class that was also enjoyable. I recommend taking it as long as you adhere to 3 absence max policy!!

Professor Altanero is amazing. His lectures are straightforward, and his grading is fair and accurate. Took his class in the summer, and wished that I took all Spanish levels with him.

Dr. Altanero is great! The best thing about his class is that he grades fairly. He is very clear and is willing to help you as possible. Awesome experience.

This class was very well-organized. All of the assignments are given upfront with due dates and if you ever have a question, he is spot-on in giving a quick response and/or meeting with you. Great class!

I LOVED him! He is a very straight shooter and always fair. He's hilarious but is strict about attendance. I'd easily take him again. Easy A if you do the work and attend class.

One of the best profs I've had.

Great prof! Ready to help, very funny, but will enforce that attendance policy.

Best Spanish class I ever had! Watch that attendance policy - he's ruthless about it.

Very helpful. Loved him.

Hilarious! Never a class without a laugh. He was far and away the best Spanish prof I've had - and this is my 3rd time! Take him especially if you need tough love.

This professor is very funny. He does a lot of engaging with the class, like playing pictionary with the Spanish vocabulary. There's always a quiz at the beginning of class, but they aren't too hard. He's very serious about attendance. I highly recommend him.

I love him. He's engaging, smart, and his assignments are pretty easy and you have a long time to do them. That being said, he does demand that you attend and he's on you about your progress. He's exactly what I need after three times taking this course with other profs.

This was a really hard class to take online. He's very clear about what you need to do and helped me with the course material. But you have to ask.

He's interesting. He expects you to do the work by the deadlines and there's no extra credit. On the other hand, he gives you his personal phone number which I found handy when I had questions. He's a lot a help but you have to ask. He's clear about what he expects and doesn't deviate from that. Not for everyone but I liked him.

Fun and funny teacher. Definitely eccentric. He learned German specifically to teach this course, which is interesting. He sounds really good when he speaks in German and knows his stuff. Other students complained about the textbook, but I found no problems with it. BUY THE WORKBOOK!!! It will save you so much time on the HW and is 100% worth it.

Tim is a great German professor. He's well traveled and although he makes you work very hard for your grade, he is quite helpful and entertaining. Class periods were long but he gave us a short break and often let us out early. He has the "3 absence drop" rule but be respectful and study hard and you can miss a little more than that.

I loved him! He treats you as an adult, respects your time, and is always available to help. He's also hilarious. Not always G-rated though.

Say what? This guy rocks. He really tries to help you! He has lots of funny stories to help you understand the material. Hilarious. Fun. This was the best Spanish class I've had so far! Beware of the candy treats! They can be spicy!

How to get an A: Know the vocab COLD before doing any assignments, do the assignments, ask questions via e-mail/phone/in-person to Tim. He's a great teacher and wants you to succeed. Watch the tips on his Vimeo channel before taking the exam. Pay attention to every part of the assignments, all parts are fair game for exams. Lots of work (5 weeks).

Great professor, really cares about the students. Taught the class in English (5.5 week session) although sounds like he teaches more in Spanish during regularly paced classes. If you attend class/ do the online homework it will be easy to pass. Best spanish professor I've had.

Love him! He made time to help me he's very clear about grading. He also explains difficult concepts in several helpful videos. He's also very interesting and informative beyond the material.

Had him over the summer. He worked to help me pass and explained everything with patience in and out of class.

Knows his stuff and always ready to help! I've not had a prof like this before. He gives you what you need to know in Spanish - clear and concise. He's a very interesting guy and has a lot of guidance and help to offer if you ask. He doesn't seem to have much patience for students who come late/don't attend.

Dr. Altanero wants his students to succeed and is willing to dedicate time outside of class to help students who are willing to ask.

Loved him. Took him online for an 8-week course. Answered email very quickly, gave his personal phone number, and really tried to connect with me. He's upfront and genuine. Not the usual online prof who ignores the class.

I love his "holier than thou" attitude! He just cracks me up every single time. He tries to make the class fun and he's a great teacher.

He's "there" - which I really liked. He gives you his personal number and is easy to meet with. Willing to help and tutor. Not the usual absent online prof. No help if you don't ask. (Thank God I did!)

Psst - take this guy.

I love this guy. The best was when he started a class shouting like a lunatic, banging his shoe on the podium. When he paused - for drama of course - he took a question. "I don't understand". Shuffled his papers. "Sorry, I thought this was the Russian history class."

Love him! He just takes the time to help and teaches to the level of the class. He seems like he just wants to help us get through the course. And he's cute and funny.

Yup. Take him.

He wasn't for me but I'm still rating him high. Why? He really tries and answers email and phone fast. I'm an older student and thought I could breeze through an online Spanish II class online in 6 weeks. Apparently I need to re-think that premise.

Loved him! Dr. Altanero was ready to tutor and help by phone, email, and in person outside of office hours and really tried to help me. He's quick to answer email and grades promptly. Not used to that with online courses!

Prof. Altanero is one of the most hard working teachers I've had. He truly cares about his students learning and succeeding. He always responded to emails quickly & was happy to help if you needed it. If you work for it, you will understand. Teaches at a fast pace, but will stay after class to help you if need be. I am taking him next semester!

His online class is pretty straightforward - no surprises. Lots of homework but it's easy and you get to do it a few times to get it right.

Love, love, love him! He's quick to answer email and gives great feedback on tests when you have ask. Pretty easy class.

I had him in class and online. LOVE him in class! He's great online but he taught me something - you have to ask for help if you need it. You miss his awesome humor if you take him online and he's super-helpful, gets to the point, and won't waste your time. 5 tests, 5 HW. Definitely recommend.

He's a great teacher! I took his hybrid course and wow, he really knows Spanish and how to explain it to you. And he's hilarious.

Mwah. Can I love a prof more? He knows how to teach and he knows that too. I've taken more than 5 years of Spanish from high school to UT and this is the first time someone took the time to explain to me how the language works - and it finally makes sense! Love him!

He knows how to explain Spanish! I took Spanish in HS but never had anyone explain to me how the language works. Best Spanish class ever.

Awesome. This guy is very responsive to email and always available to help. He grades fast too. Tests are straightforward. One thing to be aware of - he does not take late work and is strict on that.

Great professor. I took him for Spanish 1 and got a high B, but his Spanish 2 class is significantly harder (at least it was for me). DO THE HOMEWORK and it may save your grade. I didn't like how the tests were structured and did poorly on them. He is hilarious and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend for Spanish 1, not so much for Spanish 2.

I took Professor Altanero in a hybrid class which I loved. It was great getting the grammar and speaking practice in class with him but doing all the assigned online homeworks and studying outside of class rather than having busywork in class. He is so funny and really helps his students learn

So so so so so so funny! It is important to do all of the homework and do well on the tests. I would take this class in person as opposed to online. It is important to do everything on time.

Overall, Altanero was an ok professor. I found the tests very difficult despite studying a LOT. He is helpful answering questions, but a bit condescending, and when I asked about fixing a grade I felt was unfair he was unresponsive, which tanked my average. I feel like the class was more stressful than it needed to be, but the format was forward.