GREAT teacher. Obviously you have to go to class everyday or you will do poorly. She gives out study guides for tests and tells you what will be on quizzes. Very supportive and easy to go to for help. There is homework and some group projects. Overall, great language class because Chen Laoshi is there to help you. If you try, you will do well.

Bella is very nice, the week of the tragedy she pretty much gave out all the answers to an upcoming test because she knew many students hadn't studied. As for the courses themselves, CHIN 1-3 each pack an insane amount of tests, quizes, hw and projects into their last 2 weeks. Be very careful in deciding if you want to commit to 3 quarters.

Chen Lao Shi is the best professor. I was fortunate to have her teach me throughout Chinese 1-3 and I honestly cannot ask for a better teacher. She's so helpful, funny, kind, and respectful to her students. She makes attending everyday for 50 minutes worthwhile. I not only see her as a wonderful teacher, but a role model/mother figure as well.<3

By far one of the most influential and helpful teachers at UCSB. I took Chinese 1 simply because I thought it might be kinda interesting and she got me to not only continue, but minor in Chinese. I changed my entire college path simply because of her teaching. I highly recommend her and dont think I have had a better teacher in any department.

Great Professor. Passionate about what she teaches. Definitely take Chinese with her. Class is easy as long as you put in the time, it's a language class.

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.