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Tianlu Zhang

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Raw average: 4.94/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ASIANLANG102 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Loved the class and the professor, only complaint was the annoying amounts of busy work which I guess could just be written off as more exposure to the language... the homework uploads love to fail
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ASIALANG 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Zhang laoshi is an amazing teacher. Her lesson plans are easy to understand and she is makes sure you use the correct tones and grammar.
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ASIALANG 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Super nice and friendly professor. There is homework every day, but it is still manageable. All questions will be answered clearly.
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ASIALANG 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Zhang Lao Shi has the best lecture slides! And she really does a great job at breaking down language structure.
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Classes with Tianlu Zhang

ASIALANG 101

First Semester Chinese

4 credits

First Semester Chinese introduces the sounds, basic grammar, and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tianlu Zhang is consistently praised as caring, accessible, and effective, with students noting her willingness to answer questions and stay after class. Reviewers highlight her clear lesson plans, good lecture slides, and supportive environment for beginners, though one student warns that strict attendance is necessary due to the vocab-heavy nature of the course.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025
ASIALANG 457

Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing

3 credits

Advanced Chinese course focusing on interpreting authentic reading materials and practicing essay writing, planning, and revision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tianlu Zhang's ASIALANG 457 is described as educational and challenging, with fair grading that primarily yields As despite difficulty. Reviewers note it is harder than prior levels, with assignments requiring significant time investment.

Tianlu Zhang

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ASIALANG 101First Semester Chinese
Fall 2026ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2026ASIALANG 457Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing

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