A four month college course crammed into one month, is no joke. At three hours a day for five days a week, the restrictions on actual class time and available time to review materials makes this class at least a little rushed for most. Furthermore, many if not most people that take this class are those that are very busy with their schedules (thus resorting to such a compacted course), or need to learn as much as possible as fast as possible. As a result, it is only natural that reception and mileage of students vary greatly.

Despite these limitations, the professor conducted classes in a timely, efficient manner, slimming down and toning the class materials to be as streamlined as possible. However, th​is is not to say that she skimps out on the basics that lay down the foundations for the rest of the language (about which she is not hesitant to repeat time and again)​. The classes may seem repetitive at times, but it is often sprinkled with anecdotal explanations, metaphors that are often easy to relate to, and tidbits of knowledge from her time studying language and culture. The latter seems to be something she is especially well acquainted with, as I've often heard explanations and warnings regarding cultural dos and don'ts as we covered different topics.

However, one must recognize that a significant amount of time has to be spent preparing for class, and missing even a single session can make it very difficult to keep up with new material, due to the accelerated pace of the class. However, those willing (or prepared) to invest the time required may soon find themselves on a somewhat exhilarating, if not somewhat exhausting, ride through the basics of Japanese grammar.

P.S.: I know I wrote this review in English, but a basic understanding of Korean is also obviously required. My rudimentary Korean was barely good enough, and I'm glad it was, but be prepared to find a lot of comparisons in grammar and usage between the two languages.

P.P.S.: She may sound a little harsh or irritated at times, but she is aware of it and the cause for it is simply her wish for students to be able to make use of the time she spends teaching as much as possible. You'll find that she's very down to earth and a no-bullshit kind of person, so there's little to no sugar coating involved but I've found that this is a bit of a charm in itself.