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Easily one of the best instructors in the ESL department! Just concentrate and give him all your attention, and you'll easily pass. I visited his office multiple times during office hours, and he was very understanding and supportive.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Azocar is really a very nice teacher. I. took his ESL116 and ESL118 during the freshman year. He really give great feedbacks of my essays, and as long as you could talk to him and understand his points, you could get good grades.Rate My Professors ↗
Best lecturer in ESL serial courses!Rate My Professors ↗
The best professor to have for ESL 118, especially since he's so flexible with deadlines. He clearly cares for his students and is always willing to help improve your grade, 10/10 would recommendRate My Professors ↗
Clearly cares about his students and wants them all to succeed in his class, make sure you put in effort and you'll be rewarded. Also very flexible with deadlines as long as you inform him beforehand, overall good class.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Azocar is really helpful with clear and reasonable instructions. He is also the considerate and responsible.Rate My Professors ↗
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ESL 116 teaches academic reading and vocabulary skills, focusing on comprehension, speed, and summary writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Alejandro Azocar is described as helpful, considerate, and responsible, with clear instructions. Reviewers note he is supportive and understanding during office hours, contributing to a positive experience where students can easily pass if they concentrate.
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ESL 116 | Academic Reading and Vocabulary Skills |
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