While a bit abrasive, a fine professor. She was always availible to help I just got this weird feeling that she really disliked me for some reason. I thought it was just me but I wasn't the only one.

In comparison to other Japanese professors, she explains the grammar concepts for longer and more in-depth. Whether that works for you is up to you, but for me I found this to be almost too repetitive. My other issue was being forced to get a random partner every day to practice with. Besides that, she's a nice professor.

Akiyo sensei is such an amazing professor. She is always super energized during lectures and does a really good job at encouraging engagement. She's also always happy to answer questions and help clarify anything. The grading criteria was super clear and dates were always made known well in advance. Highly highly recommend.

Akiyo sensei is a very friendly professor. The course curriculum is straight forward, though for many the class pace is fast. As long as you study for the vocab/Kanji quizzes and really get the Kana alphabets in your head the class is intuitive.

Akiyo is a tough grader and if you don't do it in the way she likes she will deduct points. She's a nice teacher outside of class, but she also calls out students for not scoring high enough on the tests. Personally would not take again, even later in courses.

Akiyo-Sensei is amazing! She handled the transition to online class really well, and made her zoom class very similar to an in-person class. She is very clear and understandable and makes class fun and interesting. I'd highly recommend her classes!