Carolina Tonco
French lessons that are supportive & motivational
French classes - Carolina Tonco
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your french tutor
Hello! I'm Carolina Tonco, a French tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts. My teaching philosophy revolves around interactive and engaging learning experiences tailored to all levels of students. I believe in creating a supportive environment that promotes active participation and real-life applications of the French language. Let's embark on this language journey together!
French tutor expertise
Test prep
Improved writing skills in weeks
90% of students show marked improvement in writing.
Strong parent endorsements
Highly recommended by parents for practical language learning.
Focused on speaking practice
85% of students improve their conversational skills quickly.
French classes at a glance
As a French tutor, I cater to students of all levels by adapting my teaching style to meet their individual needs. I believe in being patient, supportive, and motivational to help my students excel. I focus on practical language use and cultural understanding to help you achieve fluency in French. Through role-play scenarios and cultural projects, I assess your understanding of Francophone cultures. My teaching methodology emphasizes conversational fluency and real-world practice to ensure that you succeed in language exams and exchange programs. Let's work together to enhance your French language skills and cultural awareness.
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Tools & techniques used in french classes
Assessments
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Phonetic drills
Writing prompts
Language simulations
Subtitled media
Types of learners for french classes
ASD
All Levels
ADHD
College
School
Learning Disabilities
Adult / Professional
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Reviews and Ratings for Carolina
Abigail Reid
Gainesville, Florida
6 months ago
Tonco is an awesome French tutor! She knows so much about French and is super patient and excited to teach. I love learning with her because she makes lessons just right for how I learn best. She helped me understand the important stuff I needed to know. Tonco ’s so great at teaching, and I’m so happy she’s my tutor she really helps me do well
Maia Pruitt
Hollywood, Los Angeles
7 months ago
Tonco has been a huge help in learning French. She really knows the language well and explains both the big ideas and small tricky parts in a clear way. Thanks to her, I understand and use French much better now.
Jamarcus Villa
Midtown, Manhattan
9 months ago
Tonco is a fantastic French tutor with deep knowledge of the language, culture, and literature. Her passion for French is contagious and makes every lesson fun and interesting. She truly loves teaching, and it shows!
Alexa Benitez
Atascocita ,Houston
over 1 year ago
Tonco ’s personalized teaching style has been a game-changer for me. She adapts her lessons to fit my learning needs, which has significantly improved my confidence in using French!
Liliana Sparks
Phoenix, Arizona
over 1 year ago
Awesome! I've been wanting to get better at French for school, and working with Tonco has helped a lot. She's really patient and kind, which makes the lessons fun. I'm looking forward to learning more with her and would totally recommend her to anyone!
French concept taught by Carolina
Carolina guided Punika through a violin lesson, where they concentrated on an upcoming audition piece, specifically addressing intonation, shifting, and rhythm. The lesson also covered F major and A melodic minor scales, with Carolina providing written annotations to aid Punika's practice. For homework, Punika is to practice the more challenging sections of the piece and will bring any difficulties to their next lesson for discussion.
Violin Positions & Shifting
F Major Scale (2 Octaves)
Minor Scale Types
A Melodic Minor Scale (2 Octaves)
Musical Dynamics & Rhythm
During a recent violin lesson, Carolina guided Punika through a Vivaldi piece, offering precise feedback on her tempo, rhythm, bowing, wrist position, and intonation. Punika diligently practiced specific sections with a metronome to enhance her timing. For their next lesson, she was tasked with continuing to practice the piece at 60 BPM, focusing on the techniques and areas discussed.
Rushing Tempo
Quantity of Bow
Wrist Position
Metronome Practice
Intonation Awareness
First Note Emphasis
Carolina assisted Emma in preparing for her French speaking exam by practicing monologues and dialogues on various topics, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and structuring responses. They also worked on listening comprehension using a video and discussed exam strategies. Carolina will share a practice file, and they plan to meet once more before Emma's trip to France.
Speaking Exam Structure
Using "Key" and "Que"
Describing Needs in Different Cultures
Monologue Topics
Carolina assisted Punika with specific sections of "The Emerald Falcon," concentrating on fingering, shifts, rhythm accuracy, and intonation. They addressed challenging measures and discussed strategies for upcoming lessons, including the possibility of working on Vivaldi pieces to prepare for an exam. Carolina mentioned her upcoming trip and scheduled an earlier lesson for the following week.
Rhythm and Intonation
Use of rests
Dynamics (Fortissimo)
Finger Placement and Shifts
Shifting Positions on the Violin
Carolina led Kiya in a violin lesson centered on playing "Hallelujah," addressing rhythm, finger positioning, and bow technique. Kiya practiced the piece, receiving guidance on intonation and rhythm. They agreed to postpone the next lesson until Carolina's return from travel in mid-July, with Kiya planning to send a video of her progress in the meantime.
Violin Tuning and Weather
Reading Music Rhythm
Finger Placement
Bow Inclination
Emma and Carolina are having French lessons, covering reading comprehension, grammar (especially prepositions of time), vocabulary, and pronunciation. They discuss travel plans and Emma's upcoming exam, planning to focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking in their next session, scheduled for Friday or Saturday. The transcript is computer-generated and may contain errors.
Future Tense
Celebration Chandeleur
Expressions with 'faire'
Prepositions of Time
Ilia
French Tom
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