Albert was a very lenient and understanding professor. We would do our homework online, and if a drill accidentally was reported as "missing", we could email him and tell him that we really did do that assignment. He was funny and kind, and taught you what you needed to know. Don't get me wrong: Arabic isn't the easiest language, the class is very fast-paced, and the work-load is a bit heavy. However, the work is pretty easy. It's just doing your online/written homework (homework is 30% of your grade, so its a big boost.. especially since its graded on participation!) and the content is pretty easy. You just have to memorize vocab & grammar, really. The final consists of 15% of your grade, and wasn't really challenging. The quizzes were like 5. I'd consider this class a GPA booster, and I think the language is both beautiful and valuable... I'd say take this class, don't be scared!!! Really easy to get an A. Feels like a high-school setting, there was only 20 people per class, and the teacher really gets to know you.