Diana Erinna is a World Languages Center professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 12 students, with 4.1/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Diana Erinna professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 12 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
German is not an easy language to learn and it becomes even harder with this teacher. If she doesn't like you from the start you wont do well in the class. She has no patience and is extremely critical in the oral presentations throughout the semester. You will not do well if you're not one of her favorites. One of the worst professors I've had.GRMN1101 2016-12-07 14:10:16 +0000 UTC
Challenging professor. She really wants you to learn and be able to speak German. Be prepared for daily homework. Tuition well spent :) Love her class.GRMN 1101 2015-10-23 13:44:43 +0000 UTC
A professor who will downgrade you if you know German. Don't take this call if you even have the slightest idea of German.1101 2015-04-08 02:31:58 +0000 UTC
Pretty tough and can be nitpicky, but so worth it because she's very entertaining and you'll learn a lot. Not for the weak minded.GERMAN1101 2014-09-03 20:42:53 +0000 UTC
She is tough and very technical.She always wants you to learn something new. Thus, you gotta write movie reviews, speak up in class, and even communicate in German with her ANYTIME including in emails. But if you really like German, you'll learn A LOT and like her as well. Definitely a great professor. Be prepared for working hard.GERM1102 2012-04-28 19:05:21 +0000 UTC
90 minutes twice a week go by quickly. Lots of extra information about what is going on in Germany and German customs. Diana is a tough teacher but one of the best I had so far. If you love German you will love her class.GRMN1102 2010-08-06 22:40:09 +0000 UTC
Probably one of the best professors I've ever had. Diana's class is difficult, but if you'd like to learn German - you will.GRM1202 2010-04-04 13:12:51 +0000 UTC
No CommentsLNGU112 2006-03-30 09:34:26 +0000 UTC
Love her but you have to do the work. Studying outside class with duolingo saved me.GRMN1101 2015-11-19 12:49:23 +0000 UTC
If you want to learn German this is your professor to do it: very engaging, open minded, funny, very professional - she knows her stuff! - and very rewarding if you do your job and study hard. If you want an easy grade dont waste your time in her class!1101 2014-10-08 22:25:38 +0000 UTC
Professor Erinna is my favorite professor from this semester. She always came to class eager to teach us the lesson. The homework is important because she doesn't tell you which assignment is graded. Tests aren't that bad, if you're good with the material. If you do missskip class, make sure you get the notes ASAP to catch up.GRMN1101 2015-05-02 01:55:07 +0000 UTC
Professor Erinna is a very learned scholar. However, if she does not like you, she will not say anything openly to you, and she will do everything she can to down-grade you. Her requirements are not clear at all and she will arbitrarily grade you and punish you, if she so wishes. She will also make you feel guilty, and this is horrible.GRMN1101 2015-03-17 22:36:02 +0000 UTC
Diana Erinna has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 12 student reviews.
Diana Erinna's classes have a difficulty rating of 4.1/5 based on student reviews.
Diana Erinna has taught GRMN1101, GRMN1102, GRMN2102, GRMN3800, GRMN2101, GRMN3101 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.