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As long as you participate somewhat, you will do well. She is very caring and helpful. She made Spanish fun and interesting while still helping us learn a lot. Would take her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1394280","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:24.309143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTA3MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1394280","instructor_name":"Barbara Rodriguez-Guridi","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2019-12-03 04:24:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Barbara was amazing. You could tell she cared a lot about her students. The things we did in class was exactly what was on the exam. She gave us practice exams that lined up perfectly with actual exams. Overall she prepared us very well. She made class fun with games or other activities. She is from Spain which also gave class a fun twist! 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1394280","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:18.024150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTUyMzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1935501","instructor_name":"Beatrice Steinhilber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2016-01-16 22:39:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spanish at this university is difficult. Exams get easier as the class progresses. Don't let the first one scare you. You can drop one. Definitely cares about her students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1935501","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:59.079900+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ2Njgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2087576","instructor_name":"Bennett Gerber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-29 22:18:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Spanish with Profe! He definitely made the class very enjoyable and really taught the language well. I would love to continue Spanish if I were guaranteed him as a teacher. Laugh at his jokes guys. He loves that!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2087576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:59.079900+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzU1MzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2087576","instructor_name":"Bennett Gerber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-18 01:03:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I hope everyone gets to have a teacher/professor like Profe someday. He genuinely cares about all of his students and does everything he can to make class enjoyable for everyone. I was dreading taking Spanish before this class, but he made every class so exciting to go too and I definitely saw improvement in my Spanish. Absolutely wonderful person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2087576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:59.079900+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzE4NDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2087576","instructor_name":"Bennett Gerber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-16 01:54:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'd take any Spanish again if I was promised I would have Profe. He's so relax and fun, but still teaches a lot in the semester. He makes sure everything's interesting and that everyone understands. He's a fair grader and is always available to help if you're confused, or just want to talk about Mean Girls. Definitely made me want to go to Spanish ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2087576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:59.079900+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzA5NDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2087576","instructor_name":"Bennett Gerber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-15 17:53:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've never been very good at Spanish but profe Benito was very clear and really helped me understand the language. I loved his teaching style. Super nice guy who keeps the classes interesting and fun. Really going to miss him as a teacher. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2087576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:59.079900+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzA4MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2087576","instructor_name":"Bennett Gerber","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-15 16:47:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Profe. Benito, (as he likes to go by) is a relaxed TA who know's what he is teaching. He is fun and very clear (native English speaker from Chicago). He assigns worksheets that help a lot with learning the material and responds to questions/emails in a timely manner. He is willing to work with you to set-up office hours or provide extra help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2087576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:28.401519+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjI2MTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2095414","instructor_name":"Brandon Goodale","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2017-12-15 19:52:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went in expecting to hate this class, but Brandon made the 5:30-7:30 pm lecture pretty enjoyable. He's funny, relatable, and easy to converse with. Coursework is neither hard nor time-consuming. Tests aren't that difficult as long as you know the material. There's no curve but that's a department rule that he has no control over.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2095414","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:01.810807+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTU2Njcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1725109","instructor_name":"Brianna Butera","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2013-12-14 21:50:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"She makes my day, everyday. I wish I could just see her everyday. Best Spanish teacher I've ever had. Takes the class seriously and puts a lot of effort in preparing each lesson. Takes time to meet and get to know her students. Fair grader, fun class, great person. Recommend her 100%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1725109","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:01.810807+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTQyMjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1725109","instructor_name":"Brianna Butera","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2013-04-16 02:46:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was really great!  Her classes were usually pretty interested and she spent a lot of time on test preparation in comparison to other TA's.  Native English speaker making it a lot easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1725109","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:55.782201+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTg0NTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2323088","instructor_name":"Carlos Rojas","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2019-12-10 01:19:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Carlos is an amazing professor and made going to class very enjoyable. You can tell that he really cares about his students' progress and growth rather than their academic grade. I would 11/10 recommend him to anyone interested in learning a second language.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2323088","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:55.782201+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDY1MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2323088","instructor_name":"Carlos Rojas","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2019-11-22 20:42:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Classes are very heavily participation based, most of the actual learning is done outside of class, and you apply what you learned in class. Carlos is a great teacher 10/10 would take his class again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2323088","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:56.683888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzMxNzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2034678","instructor_name":"Denise Castillo","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2017-01-14 18:38:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Denise was my favorite TA this semester. She is so kind and cares about all her students. She learned all of our names very quickly and is very endearing as well as being an awesome Spanish TA. She grades quite easily as long as you try and are decently good at Spanish. Would recommend her to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2034678","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:56.683888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mjg3NzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2034678","instructor_name":"Denise Castillo","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2016-11-30 15:17:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sweetest teacher I've had here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2034678","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:06.700257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDI0NjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1855867","instructor_name":"Emily Frerichs","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2019-03-11 18:49:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Id tap that as in a keg like Id like to party with her just kidding dont take this seriously Im a random person with random stuff have a nice day","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1855867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:06.700257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTE3NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1855867","instructor_name":"Emily Frerichs","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-12-01 19:09:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Emi is the reason I did well in Spanish this semester. I have always struggled with Spanish, but decided to take it to get some retro credits. She's helpful, funny, and has the ability to put herself in your shoes because she is a student as well. She took time out of her day and helped me multiple times 1 on 1. Seriously, thank you Emi.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1855867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:06.700257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTA0OTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1855867","instructor_name":"Emily Frerichs","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2015-11-30 15:44:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Emi is amazing! Her approach helps anybody learn and she is always available for help if you need it. She truly cares for her students and wants everyone to not only pass the class but become more knowledgable and passionate about the language. She is an easy grader and will correct mistakes but not necessarily penalize you. Would recommend 110%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1855867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:06.700257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTkwNDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1855867","instructor_name":"Emily Frerichs","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2014-09-12 12:24:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Emi is an amazing teacher. She is easy to understand, extremely helpful and goes out of her way to make sure her students do well. She is also very funny and makes the atmosphere very welcoming, an essential trait in a foreign language teacher. Overall this class was one of my favorites at UW!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1855867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:06.700257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzgwNzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1855867","instructor_name":"Emily Frerichs","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2013-11-24 17:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Emi is such a good spanish teacher. She really cares about her students, and wants everyone to do well in the class. She is very good at Spanish, and the class is completely taught in Spanish, but there are a few times when she'll allow a little bit of clarity in English. Very good teacher!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1855867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:18.152742+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzcwODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2112000","instructor_name":"Erin Russ","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2017-05-23 18:21:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Erin is super friendly and one of the better TA's I had at UW-Madison. She will do her best to answer any question. Likes to use a lot of Spanish music which is a plus. Pretty cute too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2112000","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.706741+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODg5ODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846810","instructor_name":"Felipe Moraga","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2026-04-21 18:25:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and funny teacher. I learned a lot from him and would definently take another class with him if I could.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.706741+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTkwMjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2846810","instructor_name":"Felipe Moraga","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2022-12-06 18:47:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I always looked forward to class with Felipe. There were 5 tests, 3 oral activities, and a final. I had homework almost every night, but it was easy. He understands that we still are learning Spanish and encourages us to participate even if we make mistakes. The lectures didn't even feel like lectures, they were fun and informative.   ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2846810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:20.347608+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjQ0NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:696339","instructor_name":"Giosue Alagna","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2006-04-02 00:08:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The man knows what he's talking about. He stresses how Spanish is spoken in the real world- not just what the textbooks give us. Incredibly helpful and friendly. Chau","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/696339","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:26.200318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjY5OTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559707","instructor_name":"Jamie De Moya-Cotter","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2019-01-16 20:07:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a great teacher that cared a lot about the students success. He always wanted to help you improve and understand Spanish better. I wasn't the best at Spanish so it was a somewhat difficult class, but without him, it would have been much harder.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559707","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:09.706729+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTUyOTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:469633","instructor_name":"Michelle Sharp","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2005-01-13 12:12:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/469633","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:36.621862+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDk2MDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1492515","instructor_name":"Natalie Belisle","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2014-04-24 20:30:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst TA I've had at UW-Madison.  At first she comes off as very nice and helpful but after about the first week she becomes very rude and unhelpful.  Her tests do not reflect what she teaches and she makes them very challenging.  She is very hostile and she puts you down if you do not know the correct answer.  Overall a TERRIBLE TA !","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1492515","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:06.837636+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMzc5ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:653650","instructor_name":"Stacy Bryant","course_label":"SPANISH203","course_id":"SPANISH 203","course_uid":"course_22471592cae15095f64341f1","review_date":"2005-09-05 12:02:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stacy is a wonderful T.A. Even at 7:45am, she's excited and ready to teach (I've had other T.A's with bags under their eyes at 10am still.) I had a lot of fun in her class and learned much. Oh, and she brought breakfast to class for us and made us cookies","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/653650","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]