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
French pronunciation
Test prep
Homework help
French conversation practice
Test prep strategies
Conversational French
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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 reviewed verb-preposition combinations in English, categorizing them by preposition ('for,' 'to,' 'about,' 'with,' 'of,' 'in,' 'at,' 'on,' 'from'). They discussed the meanings and nuances of various phrasal verbs and prepositions, and the student identified a need for more practice to improve active usage.
Verb + Preposition: Topics/Subjects ('about')
Verb + Preposition: Purpose/Reason ('for')
Verb + Preposition: Direction/Connection ('to')
Verb + Preposition: Relationships/Interactions ('with')
Verb + Preposition: Involvement/Belonging ('in')
The Tutor and Student reviewed French verb conjugations, focusing on regular verbs in the '-er', '-ir', and '-re' groups, and reflexive verbs. They practiced forming sentences related to daily routines and asking questions in French, with a plan to review homework exercises focusing on these grammatical concepts.
Daily Routines and Time Expressions
French Verb Groups and Irregular Verbs
French Question Formation
French Verb Conjugation: Regular -ER Verbs
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive French language practice session focusing on conversational phrases for greetings, introductions, daily interactions, and expressing personal information and feelings. They practiced verb conjugations, pronoun usage ('tu' vs. 'vous'), and common expressions for everyday scenarios, with plans to continue this structured conversational practice.
Introducing Yourself and Others
Describing Habits and Activities
Expressing Feelings and States
French Greetings and Politeness
The tutor and student reviewed French verb tenses, including the conditional and subjunctive moods, and irregular verb conjugations. They also practiced expressions of cause and consequence and revisited the distinction between the imperfect and passé composé. The next steps involve practicing conversational skills and focusing on interview-like question-and-answer scenarios.
French Subjunctive Mood
French Conditional Tense
Expressions of Cause and Consequence
French Verb Tenses: Imparfait vs. Passé Composé
The Student and Tutor focused on advancing the Student's French language proficiency, specifically covering the subjunctive mood and various question formation techniques. They practiced vocabulary and verb usage in thematic contexts and discussed strategies for constructing complex questions for academic and conversational purposes. The Tutor plans to send additional exercises on question formation.
Forming Questions in French
Normalization (Nominalization)
Action Verbs and Vocabulary Emphasis
The Subjunctive Mood
French Question Formation
Agreement of Adjectives
Reflexive Verbs and 'Se'
Pronoun 'On' Usage
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Phonetic drills
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Interactive french lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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