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
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Homework help
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Conversational French
French pronunciation skills
French pronunciation
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French for adults
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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!
French concepts taught by Karine
The Student and Tutor focused on English grammar, specifically the correct usage and placement of "enough" with nouns and adjectives. They also distinguished between "enough" (sufficient) and "too" (excessive) through multiple practice exercises, transforming sentences to apply these concepts.
Rephrasing Sentences with 'Too' and 'Enough'
Distinguishing 'Enough' from 'Too'
Placement of 'Enough' with Nouns
Placement of 'Enough' with Adjectives
The Student and Tutor reviewed the rules for forming and using the French Passé Composé, focusing on auxiliary verb selection (`avoir` vs. `être`), past participle formation (regular and irregular), and agreement rules. They practiced identifying Passé Composé verbs in a text and converting sentences from the present to the Passé Composé. The Student was assigned further exercises from the provided document for homework.
Past Participle Agreement Rules
The Passé Composé - French Past Tense
Choosing the Right Auxiliary Verb (Avoir vs. Être)
Mastering Past Participle Formation
Negating Passé Composé Sentences
The Student and Tutor engaged in a conversation and vocabulary practice session focused on the topic of international academic credential recognition and its impact on immigrants. They discussed the structure of university degrees, the challenges immigrants face when their qualifications are undervalued, and the evolving nature of global education systems. The session concluded with a brief discussion about homework, which was to review the document used during the class.
Socio-Economic Impact of Unrecognized Credentials
The Value of Workplace Respect vs. Official Status
Flexibility vs. Comparability in Education Systems
Academic Qualification Levels
International Diploma Recognition Challenges
Gender Agreement of Adjectives
Expanding Adjective Vocabulary through Antonyms
Nuances in French Adjective Meanings
Conversational French Practice and Correction
Introduction to Prediction Markets
Prediction Markets vs. Traditional Gambling
Risks: Addiction and Insider Information
The "Wisdom of Crowds" Principle
Ethical Quandaries of Prediction Markets
The session focused on English phrasal verbs, specifically distinguishing between common uses of "get" and "take." Student and Tutor practiced identifying and applying these verbs in various contexts through sentence completion exercises. They continued working through a grammar quiz covering these concepts.
The Importance of Context in Phrasal Verb Usage
Differentiating 'Take' vs. 'Get' Phrasal Verbs
Revisiting Phrasal Verbs with "Get"
Mastering Phrasal Verbs with "Take"
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