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SPAN 1010: Basic Language Skills I at Brooklyn College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Basic Language Skills I (SPAN 1010) at Brooklyn College has 5 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 5 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Lila Matos, Galina Frumkina, Edwin Gomez, Fiordaliza Ippolito, and Maria Gomez Mayorga.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Lila Matos ranks chillest (Fair) and Galina Frumkina least chill (Fair).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

About this course

3 hours, 1 hour multimedia laboratory; 3 creditsThe first in a three-semester introductory sequence for beginners. Emphasis on basic social functions, simple conversation, readings, and writing. Introduction to the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.Prerequisites: Open only to students with no prior experience with the language. All other students must take the Brooklyn College language placement test.

Best professors for SPAN 1010 at Brooklyn, Fall 2026

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SPAN 1010 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:58 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

5 of 5 sections · 0 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

MW11-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Boylan 4137
Galina FrumkinaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.6(56)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 54% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
MW12-LEC Regular
Mon/Thu · 12:50 PM - 2:05 PM
Boylan 4315
Fiordaliza IppolitoNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
S9-LEC Regular
Sat · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Boylan 4121
Maria Gomez MayorgaNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
STR-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 2:55 PM - 4:10 PM
James 3304B
Edwin GomezNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
TR9-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Boylan 4117
Lila MatosChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.3(47)Difficulty 2.5/5 · 46% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed

Questions about SPAN 1010 at Brooklyn

Who teaches SPAN 1010 at Brooklyn in Fall 2026?
Lila Matos, Galina Frumkina, Edwin Gomez, Fiordaliza Ippolito, and Maria Gomez Mayorga are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is SPAN 1010 at Brooklyn hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a SPAN 1010 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.