Carolina Tonco
French lessons that are supportive & motivational
Private classes - Carolina Tonco
Bachelors degree
$38
$34
/ hour
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!
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 overview
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.
French tutor specialities
Test prep
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French concept taught by Carolina
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.
Monologue Topics
Speaking Exam Structure
Using "Key" and "Que"
Describing Needs in Different Cultures
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.
Shifting Positions on the Violin
Rhythm and Intonation
Finger Placement and Shifts
Dynamics (Fortissimo)
Use of rests
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.
Bow Inclination
Finger Placement
Reading Music Rhythm
Violin Tuning and Weather
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.
French Tom
Ilia
Prepositions of Time
Expressions with 'faire'
Future Tense
Celebration Chandeleur
Carolina tutored Emma in French, focusing on exam preparation by reviewing Emma's written work and practicing writing an apology email using specific vocabulary and grammar. Carolina explained and drilled the "passé composé" (past tense) and introduced the future tense. Carolina will correct Emma's homework and Emma will practice writing more emails for review.
Futur Simple
Passé Composé
Vocabulary Acquisition
Justifying Absences
Email Writing
Carolina led Punika through a violin lesson centered on "The Emerald Falcon," targeting specific bars to refine Punika's finger positioning, intonation, rhythm, and shifting techniques. They analyzed the solo section and discussed harmonics. Carolina and Punika agreed to continue working on a particularly challenging part of the piece during their next session, and discussed potentially rescheduling future lessons to an earlier time.
Shifting Positions
Harmonics
Key Signatures and Accidentals
Rhythm and Note Values
Reviews and Ratings for Carolina
Abigail Reid
Gainesville, Florida
4 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
5 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
7 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
about 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!
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Teaching tools used in french classes
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Assessments
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Grammar practice
Writing prompts
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