I think we can agree that some of the BEST feedback comes from students. Pure, direct, and sometimes harsh, but usually very honest! Here are some from several Spanish 1 and 3 classes from a school in Virginia (names have been changed due to FERPA):
"These videos feel like real conversations, and I like seeing how people actually speak Spanish day-to-day. It just gets difficult when they start talking really fast."
Isabella T., Spanish 1
"I liked how you guys had a real and genuine discussion—nothing felt scripted. That made it easier to understand the flow of a natural conversation."
Ethan S., Spanish 1
"I liked the video but wished the audio were a little clearer because some parts were hard to understand. Some explanations felt too long, but overall it helped me understand real Spanish speed and pronunciation."
Sophia M., Spanish 1
"I like how the videos aren’t over-edited. Keeping them simple makes them feel more real and easier to follow as a learner."
Jayden M., Spanish 1
"Very clear and educational. It felt like an accurate representation of how a real Spanish conversation would happen."
Olivia D., Spanish 1
"It was pretty helpful. I learned some new words and a couple of phrases from listening to the natural conversation."
Jacob H., Spanish 1
"They are easy to understand, and I like how they genuinely try to teach the audience instead of making it feel rehearsed."
Ava C., Spanish 1
"The video was good. The conversations felt genuine, and although it started a little fast, it still helped me follow along."
Michael T., Spanish 1
"I liked that they take their time speaking in some parts, even though the overall video sometimes feels too fast or too slow."
Emily G., Spanish 1
"I like how the conversations go back and forth naturally. It felt like listening to real people, and that helped me follow the Spanish better."
William B., Spanish 1
"I feel like the videos I’ve watched are really helpful for improving my listening skills. I genuinely enjoy them and think y'all are doing a great job."
Gracie R., Spanish 3
"I love the editing and the look of the videos. The worksheets are harder because I end up looking at the transcript instead of fully understanding the conversation, but the videos themselves are really good."
Austin A., Spanish 3
"I like hearing real people speak Spanish because it helps me interpret what they're saying, but the speed can be overwhelming and I miss details."
Sara M., Spanish 3
"I liked how the video showed real life in Mexico. It was interesting, but he talked really fast so I had to work to follow along."
Talia S., Spanish 3
"I feel like the videos are very helpful for understanding spoken Spanish, but they're quick-paced and it’s hard to keep up with the worksheet at the same time."
Oliver S., Spanish 3
"I liked how many details he included and how he documented things with video—it made it really interesting to watch and learn from."
Aiden R., Spanish 3
"I’ve been feeling like I’m losing some of my fluency since moving from Colombia, so I appreciate seeing native or fluent speakers. Caleb’s speech is understandable and helpful for me."
Emeline B., Spanish 3
"It needs to be slower because the key details come so quickly one after another. If you look away for one second to answer a question, you miss the next four answers."
Josie D., Spanish 3
"I liked how detailed it was, but I didn’t like how it felt like one long strand of speaking. Without breaks, it’s hard to catch up if you get lost."
Abby K., Spanish 3
"I think the video was good — just talk a little slower and emphasize certain words more. Sometimes I thought you said one thing, but it turned out to be something completely different."
Rachel F., Spanish 3