Tao Xu - University of Ottawa

Professor: Tao Xu
Department: Languages
College: University of Ottawa
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Xu-laoshi is a true gem of a prof. Her lectures were interesting and easy to follow, and she really made Chinese a pleasure to learn. There were a few slight tech issues, but she handled them really well and with a good sense of humour. I'm excited to have her again in CHN1902. She's a fantastic prof and I highly recommend her.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Xu is the best language prof you could ask for. It's obvious that student success is very important to her so she makes sure to help everyone to succeed. As long as the homework and assignments done you will do well in her courses. I had her for chn1901 and chn1902 and I wish I could take more courses with Tao Xu!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1902
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's the best teacher of mandarin you could get. I studied many languages and she's truly one of the best teachers. If you want to work and learn and put the effort you'll surely have an A! One the kindest person ever!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ideal prof to have if you want to learn Mandarin. She explains things very well and she's super nice and wants all her students to be successful. Classes are a lot of fun, just be sure to do your homework and you'll do great!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I started this class four weeks late. My first class was two days before the midterm in October, and I still succeeded formidably. Tao is absolutely amazing. She took me aside and gave me private one-on-one to have me catch up, and she was gracious about SASS accommodations. She is hilarious, her lectures are always fun. I'd recommend this class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1902
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Xu is everything a professor strives to be. She is compassionate, but tough, generous but fair. She exemplifies all the qualities of someone that will be there for you every step of the way to make sure you understand Chinese. I wasn't the best student in her class, but she still tried her best to teach me, and that meant everything to me
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHN2902
  • 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:
She is the ideal expectation of a language prof. If you want to learn Mandarin at uOttawa, she's the best prof to have. Very sweet lady and very caring to all of her students. I have been in 3 of her classes & now going on my 4th with her.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHN2902
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Literally one of the best profs out there. She is super nice and helpful and if you can't do a test on a certain day, just contact her and tell her, she is very understanding. She's an easy marker on projects and tests and genuinely cares for her students. I've been in 3 of her chinese classes and she's honestly the best!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHIN1901
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class does require time and effort, but it still felt like a bird class! I love this prof! She is really patient and her tests are fair! I would take her again if I could take another mandarin class!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHIN1901
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of my best professors at OU. Always helpful, make sure that you are working up to your potential. The workload is heavy, but she makes the class fun. Dedicated to teaching.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • 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:
Professionally, she engages with her students and has the desire to help you even if you don't ask for help. Personally, she is a very funny teacher, not boring at all.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1902
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
AMAZING,CUTE, ENGAGING. On my 6 mandarin courses at UofO, she was one of my favourite. Mandarin is hard and requires you to do the work and study beforehand, but she made it be rewarding. She sometimes rewards you childishly (like mini diploma after an oral presentation- I won best actress), but that just enhanced the course even more.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nice prof. However, seems to be biased towards certain students. Overall okay
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: 1901
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very caring teacher, sweet, cute, there for you. I enjoyed learning mandarin with her a lot!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fun class, but it'll take up a lot of your time (e.g. short videos). Highly recommended if you're interested in learning Mandarin.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHN2902
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was a sweet lady but seemed to favour certain students. Overall, an average class, even though the course was tough.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHN2902
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took 4 classes with her and am sad that I can't study with her any longer. Definitely the best prof I've had. She's a model of the perfect language teacher. I will miss you Xu laoshi!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing prof! Best prof in the department, hands down! As long as you attend class and practice writing characters A LOT on your own time, there's no reason why you shouldn't get an A in this course. She is very cute and funny and EFFICIENT! Actually made learning Mandarin manageable and I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1902
  • 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:
Have taken two chinese classes with Xu and was super excited to see her on my schedule again for the fall semester. Best prof I had last year and one of the best teachers I've ever had. Lots of work but definitely worth it!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHN1901
  • 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:
BEST TEACHER EVER. She makes class super interesting and has a great sense of humour. She really cares about her students and wants everyone to do well. The class can be pretty difficult at times but well worth the effort.
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