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Hola! Mi nombre es Allan. This basic course is very helpful. I have learned a lot of new vocabulary words at the same time learned how spanish grammar structure forms. Gracias UC Davis!
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Good content. Covers basics and helps to simplify grammar. A lot of self learning and practice videos available. The assignments with written and spoken Spanish as well. Highly recommend.
By Miroshnyk A
•Aug 7, 2023
I had zero background in Spanish language,but this course made me fall in love with it. I wish there were some more grammar explanation and exercises, also there were not enough pronunciation explanation,especially for me, whose native language isn’t English,but I’m pretty much satisfied with this course and my improvement only with this classes.
By David A S
•Oct 7, 2023
The course itself is very good, but there are problems completing it because students seem to have difficulty creating and uploading videos so it is very difficult to do peer reviews. Everyone's ability to complete the course should not be hampered by the logistics of creating and uploading videos. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars.
By Debbie M
•Nov 14, 2023
I enjoyed this course. I must admit learning how to use the verbs correctly was frustrating. changing the verbs to the correct tense or person was hard for me. I hope to review the entire lesson and see if I can become better at speaking Spanish. I do feel as those I can read Spanish much more effectively than speaking Spanish.
By Andy H
•Jul 1, 2019
Good content, videos and quizzes. Introduces a substantial amount of vocabulary. I believe the course would be better if there were either practices (i.e. not quizzes) or guidance on where to go for practice. Unfortunately, a lot of learning a new language is lots of practice listening, pronouncing and conjugating verbs.
By Elizabeth B
•Aug 10, 2023
I've been wanting to learn Spanish for years but never had the time. These online classes allow me to work at my own pace, at home. The videos are easy to understand and I especially like the Perspectivas videos that allow us to hear native Spanish speakers and learn something about the culture of different countries.
By Nadya Y D
•Aug 15, 2020
The class is perfect for beginner! I love the perspective section where we can immerse ourselves into Spanish rooted culture. The only thing that I find as problem is task submission for peer grading in which peers can't access each other's video links and documents thus leading to lower peer grading grade.
By Kawaiisquishy • 9 y a
•Oct 15, 2017
Good for beginner, but I got a little difficulty when joined this course. My suggest for new learners who never learn Spanish language should learn a little basic vocabulary and greeting in Spanish before take this course. Overal this is good course for people who want to learn Spanish language.
By 台師大林怡暄
•Sep 25, 2021
This class will teach you Spanish grammar and vocabulary, but I don’t think it is suitable for learners with no experience at all. Because the content is relatively streamlined, the progress is relatively fast. Therefore, it is recommended that people with basic knowledge come to study.
By Amber
•Nov 17, 2017
I loved it! Enjoyed the class and the direction it took. Very creative class. For me it seemed to be positive and upbeat. I needed some major help as this was my very first Spanish class. I could use some explanation on some more rules for verbs. But overall it was great!
By Raghav G
•May 21, 2020
Absolutely a wonderful course for beginners who want to understand Spanish and want to speak fluently. The teacher Robert Blake ok is wonderful, makes you understand the vocabulary and the course material easily.
By LIYUN C
•Aug 18, 2020
it is a great lesson! But i hope there are more instructions to help us memorize the vocabularies. Also, it will be better if the grammar part can be lengthened and spend more time, give more examples.
By Karin L M
•May 4, 2023
if you have to review and there is no audio, you still have to answer questions concerning audio or video. This makes little sense. Maybe you can then make an option for no audio/video present.
By Amey M
•Jun 28, 2020
I think it was one of the best courses I have pursued. I just feel there should English translation for spanish questions in the quiz for week 1as it is difficult to comprehend in the beginning
By Priya R
•Aug 3, 2021
this course is super dooper amazing.
i have learnt n no of things while doing this course and will prefer everyone
the classes are so interesting that you are able to learn everything
By EWatson@etihad.ae
•Apr 28, 2020
This course was very helpful for someone who has never been exposed to a lot of Spanish. It was also easily understandable for someone who does not speak English as a first language.
By Julia J
•Oct 28, 2020
It's a little challenging especially if you are a complete beginner. However, it will guide you thoroughly and challenge you to seek other sources to add to your learning. I love it!
By Yonka T
•Jul 13, 2020
it is a well structured course. But it definitely not for absolute beginner . For absolute beginner start by pronouncing the Spanish alphabet before moving on the AR IR tener verb.
By Bharvi V A
•May 17, 2020
I've learned how to introduce myself and speak a few sentences with proper grammar in the language Spanish. The course help in expanding your vocabulary and widens your perspective
By Zilpa S
•Jun 29, 2021
I didn't like the idea of the final assignment. But, that's just me. I'm sorry : (
I think it should be a voluntary assignment and not a final exam.
Gracias por las clases.
By Adrianna F
•Jun 28, 2020
The peer review assignment killed my grade (93.9%) because someone decided to just rate the entire thing zero. Overall, a good course, but make grade corrections available.
By Mrs. A L
•Aug 14, 2020
I enjoyed taking my 1st course in speaking Spanish, the Teacher Dr. Blake has been very instructive and has enable me to progress to a level I thought I would not attain.
By João P N R
•Jul 15, 2019
The course is fairly well designed and you can learn a lot, but the evaluation method of being rated by peers is far from perfect and can lead to very faulty evaluations.
By Linda M P
•Jun 10, 2019
This was a pretty good introduction to beginning Spanish. As with any new language, the audio portions were quite difficult. All in all, I felt like I got a good start.
By Janine M D
•Nov 20, 2020
Effective and simple way to learn Spanish. Although the final task can still be improved, I really enjoyed the whole course. The instructor and materials are great.
By Sherry P
•Jun 15, 2020
It was a very good experience . I communicated with different people and we reviewed assignements to each other which was a new and fun way of learning. thank you!