Nyan Ping Bi - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Professor: Nyan Ping Bi

Department: Languages

College: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHIN470
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Bi Laoshi is very clear for what she expects and that bar is not set very low. In upper division courses, she adjusts how you can improve based on your proficiency, but you definitely need to show that you care about learning in her class. She's very helpful outside of class and brutally honest, so you'll really know what you need to improve on.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHI10X
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't get intimidated when you first meet Bi Laoshi. She could give a cold and scary vibe during class but she means very well! The asian strictness? If you talk to her outside of class she's totally willing to help you, very understanding. Be sure to come to class. There are also daily homework assignments. I also think she's pretty funny.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHIN103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is a great professor ever. She is strict; however; at the end of the quarter, you would know how much she cares about your learning. She is strict because she wants to succeed in learning Chinese. Make sure you have at least 2 hours/day, do homework, listen audio, pay attention to what she teaches in the class. You will get an A. She is sweet!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHIN10X
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bi Laoshi is the best foreign language teacher I've ever had. She appears very strict and scary at first, but it's only because she wants you to learn! She is incredibly helpful, uses Mandarin as much as possible, and genuinely wants her students to succeed. Just make sure you're dedicated and are willing to work hard; no slacking allowed!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHIN10X
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is straight up mean at first! But gets much nicer once you stick in there. If you are serious about learning Chinese, I recommend her. Put in the hours of practice everyday not just for the class but to learn the language. Otherwise if you are not serious go take spanish.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHIN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Bi Laoshi is a fantastic teacher. Ignore the people who say she's evil; she has a wicked sense of humor. I'm learning Chinese very fast thanks to her! Though you really have to put in the study hours. Slackers, beware.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bi laoshi is a very good teacher. She can be strict and intimidating at first, but she eases off as the quarter progresses. Her teaching style is very effective, the class is very interactive too! Occasionally, she makes jokes in class to keep us amused rather than pressuring us all the time. Strongly recommend her class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHIN203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrifying and strict, but gets better after people who aren't committed drop the class. Cares A LOT about your progress and understanding, an EXTREMELY effective teacher, but gets a wee bit snappy sometimes. Highly recommended!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHIN111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably my favorite professor so far. Her strict style encourages learning. Her sense of humor is funny, and she cares a lot about all her students. This class is only challenging if you don't try. You learn a lot for sure.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHIN112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Can be scary at times, but she makes you learn. Calls on you randomly during class, but that's because no one really volunteers. She often makes sarcastic-style jokes in class, which is pretty funny. :) Overall, she is pretty good!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHIN202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's intimidating at first, but she IS very understanding and cares about your learning. Her teaching style is pretty strict, but it's easy as long as you keep up with the work and ACTUALLY review the lesson before going to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHIN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She has a strict teaching style, but strictness when you are starting out means later you end up with perfect pronunciation. Highly recommended to anyone who can handle pressure and wants to have excellent language skills.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class itself is super easy as long as you do your homework and go to classes. But she can be scary at times when she gets upset. She is often intimidating. She has high expectations from the students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHIN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She can be a bit temperamental, but she really cares about her students and works hard to make us understand. If she thinks you're working hard, she'll grade you accordingly, but if you skip class or don't try, beware!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHIN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very strict yet good teaching style. She will make sure you learn everything possible from the course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHIN103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

shes evil. expects too much. class is super fast paced.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

fantastic

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHIN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent teacher! Literally wrote the book on Chinese. She is mean the first week, but that's just to weed out the people that don't want to be there. Do the work (and there is a lot of it), study what you need to and you'll be fine. You will learn a lot!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE101103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bi Laoshi was my favorite college professor. Although she is intimidating and strict, her care for students shines through. She definitely has high standards for her students. If she got upset in class it meant that people weren't taking the class seriously and were slacking off, which isn't an option when studying Chinese!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHIN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes faces, throws things, kicks trashcans, all around evil.