Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning
French classes - Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
$29
$24
/ hour
Focused test prep for language exams
88% of students feel prepared for their language exams.
Strong parent endorsements
Highly recommended by parents for practical language learning.
Focused on speaking practice
85% of students improve their conversational skills quickly.
Meet Karine
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.
French tutor specialities
French conversation practice
Conversational French
French pronunciation skills
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Test prep
French culture immersion
French classes overview
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!
Student types for french classes
School
College
All Levels
Adult / Professional
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive french lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Teaching tools used in french classes
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Assessments
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Free lesson slots
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French concept taught by Karine
Karine is tutoring Muhammed in French, focusing on question formation (using question words, "est-ce que," and inversion) and listening comprehension. They practice understanding times, numbers, dialogues in various contexts, and associating audio with visuals and text. Homework includes map and TV schedule exercises.
Listening Comprehension Strategies
Use of 'Quel' and 'Lequel'
Question Formation in French
French Pronunciation - 'Jean' vs. 'Jeanne'
Karine tutored Ed in French, covering the nuances of the prepositions "de," the pronouns "en" and "y," and the prepositions "à" and "chez." Ed practiced grammar through exercises and discussed shopping vocabulary. They agreed to focus on restaurant-related conversation and vocabulary in the next session, and Karine will send Ed a document with food-related terms.
Pronoun 'en'
Omission of Articles Before City Names
Use of 'de'
Articles with School Subjects
Karine tutored Nishka in French grammar, focusing on verb conjugations (ER, IR, and irregular verbs), modal verbs, and prepositions. Nishka practiced pronunciation and reading comprehension using exercises and a short story. Karine assigned grammar exercises and will send Nishka available times for scheduling future sessions in June, with the next session focusing on conversational practice.
French Verb Groups
Present Tense Usage
Prepositions 'chez' vs. 'à'
Accents in French
Karine is tutoring Jacob and Paul in French listening comprehension. She uses audio exercises, focusing on strategies like identifying key words, understanding French time and question words, and tackling easier questions first. She tailors her approach to each student's level, progressing from A1 to A2 for Paul, and assigns homework focusing on specific areas like verb conjugations and question words where they struggle. She prefers a flexible teaching style based on the students' needs.
French Time Telling
Listening Comprehension Strategies
French Verb Groups
Question Words in French
Karine tutored Muhammed Ali in French, concentrating on vocabulary and grammar for describing his first day of school in a letter and discussing different jobs. They worked on gender agreement, verb tenses, and question formation. Karine will send Muhammed Ali documents with exercises on question formation and general practice; they also scheduled the next session.
Expressing Obligations
French Vocabulary - Jobs
Asking Questions in French
Gender Agreement in French
Adjectives
Cultural Food Context
Food Vocabulary (French & English)