Karine Longis McMillan
Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning
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Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
Hello, I'm Karine Longis McMillan, a French tutor with a Doctorate in Psychology in Education. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students of all levels can thrive. I use interactive and personalized strategies to ensure student understanding and success. Let's learn French together! While I’ve always felt driven to be an educator, the joy I felt from facilitating the growth and development of the people I have met only reaffirmed my passion. Although I’ll continue to sharpen my teaching skills, I believe that my enthusiasm, positive attitude, and hands-on experience working with students also make me an excellent educator. I look forward to a career where I can help shape minds and make a difference in the lives of the people I meet.
Meet Karine
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol
French tutor expertise
Test prep
French pronunciation skills
Conversational French
French culture immersion
French conversation practice
Test prep strategies
Types of learners for french classes
Adult / Professional
School
All Levels
Home schooled
College
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
French classes at a glance
As a French tutor, I believe in an engaging and creative teaching style that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. I am empathetic and patient, understanding that learning a new language can be challenging. I adapt my teaching methodology to ensure that all levels of students can excel, whether it be beginners or advanced learners. Through role-play scenarios and cultural projects, I assess understanding of Francophone cultures, allowing students to immerse themselves in the language. By focusing on real-world practice, I help students achieve proficiency in French, enabling them to excel in exams and study abroad at French-speaking universities. My goal is to help you achieve fluency in French by emphasizing practical language use and cultural understanding. Let's embark on this language learning journey together!
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French concepts taught by Karine
The Tutor and Student worked on identifying and pronouncing numbers in English, then transitioned to learning French number words and their spellings. They practiced counting objects, played a numbers bingo game to reinforce recall, and began associating colors with numbers in French. The next session will focus on 'bingo colors'.
Number Spelling and Dictation
Number Recognition and Pronunciation (1-10)
Number Recognition and Pronunciation (11-20)
Connecting Numbers to Objects
Introduction to French Numbers (Basic)
The student practiced French vocabulary and phrases for navigating and giving directions, including prepositions of place and directional verbs. They engaged in exercises to match words with images, constructed sentences for asking for and giving directions, and role-played giving directions on a map.
Spatial Prepositions in French
Asking for and Giving Directions
French Verbs for Movement and Location
Types of Urban Features
The tutor and student reviewed prepositions and sentence structures for currency exchange, practiced analyzing currency market charts to determine the truthfulness of statements about currency value changes, and learned vocabulary to describe market movements. The session concluded with a plan to continue with the next set of exercises in the following class.
Currency Exchange Rates: Terminology and Usage
Understanding Financial Verbs and Their Nuances
Describing Currency Fluctuations
The tutor and student engaged in a vocabulary-building session, focusing on French terms for professions, descriptive concepts, and health-related topics, particularly social determinants of health and cancer risk factors. They reviewed specific vocabulary and discussed a study on marriage as a protective factor against certain cancers.
Social Determinants of Health
Correlation vs. Causation
Medical Terminology: Malignant
Data Analysis in Health Research
The Tutor and Student reviewed terminology related to international banking and finance, including concepts like offshore accounts, tax havens, and international payment systems. They practiced applying these terms through exercises and discussed the nuances of financial and legal residency.
International Payment Systems
Residency vs. Citizenship
Offshore Banking
Tax Havens
The tutor and student reviewed various payment methods and related terminology crucial for international trade, including open account, letters of credit, bills of exchange, and advance payment. They also practiced identifying and defining terms like consignment, bill of lading, and import duty. The next session is planned for Wednesday at the same time.
Ownership and Title of Goods
Payment Methods in International Trade
Documentary Credits: Undertakings and Guarantees
Bill of Lading and Consignment
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Assessments
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Language simulations
Game based learning tools
Digital whiteboard
Presentations
Interactive french lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
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