the BEST !! i love chen laoshi, she's adorable. chinese is a difficult language (hence my difficulty rating), but she makes it fun and really wants to see you succeed. lots of homework, but every language requires dedication and practice. very accessible outside of class and super kind and accommodating. really glad she teaches the 122 series :)

chen laoshi is soo amazing! she is so invested in her students and she will take the time to help you out no matter how long it takes. she treats her students like her own children and genuinely wants everyone to excel. she is very lenient with late hw and tbh she cares more about you understanding the content than anything. HIGHLY recommend!!

Amazing professor! Teaches clearly, is helpful, and very kind. 10/10

Chen Laoshi is amazing! You can tell she cares a lot about her students and always comes to class with a smile on her face and an impressive amount of energy. Only had 3 tests during the quarter (and final project in addition to final exam), homework was easy, and she almost always accepted late work. Overall great class and phenomenal professor.

Chen laoshi is such a kind professor. She calls her students her "children". She is extremely energetic and hard working. You will get your grades back quickly. Sometimes, she moves a little too quickly, but she's always ready for feedback. Definitely go to her office hours and the events she plans. She also gives you reliable study guides!!!

I LOVE Chen Laoshi!! Regardless of whether you have any experience with the language, she'll meet you where you're at and answer any questions you have. I self-studied a bit before the class and found the order in which we were learning things a little odd in the beginning, but outside of my pickiness, I've really enjoyed the class :)