Karine Longis McMillan
Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning
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Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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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 culture immersion
French pronunciation
French pronunciation skills
French conversation practice
Test prep strategies
Types of learners for french classes
All Levels
Adult / Professional
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
School
College
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!
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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French concepts taught by Karine
The tutor and student engaged in a French language lesson, focusing on expanding vocabulary related to legal proceedings, everyday objects, and food. They practiced understanding French news articles, dissecting legal terms, and learning the names and properties of various food items. The session also included a brief discussion on language evolution and culinary terms.
Culinary Vocabulary: Vegetables and Their Descriptions
Legal Terminology and Court Proceedings
Etymology and Word Origins in French
Understanding French Nouns: Gender and Agreement
The tutor and student engaged in a French language lesson focused on vocabulary related to life stages and the French education system. They practiced matching verbs to life events and learned about different school levels, grading, and disciplinary measures, with plans to continue these topics next week.
Life Stages & Verbs
Expressing Dates and Years
French School System Stages
Grading and School Conduct
The student and tutor engaged in a vocabulary lesson focused on banking and financial terms. They practiced using words like 'borrow,' 'lend,' 'owe,' and 'deposit,' and clarified the differences between various financial concepts such as current accounts, savings accounts, bills, receipts, loans, and overdrafts. The tutor provided exercises for the student to fill in missing words in sentences related to these terms.
Financial Documents: Bill vs. Receipt
Transactions: Deposit vs. Withdrawal
Bank Accounts: Current vs. Savings
Debt and Owning Money: The 'IOU'
Banking Vocabulary: Borrow vs. Lend
The session covered rules for making French adjectives feminine and plural, including common endings and exceptions. The student practiced converting adjectives and applying them in sentences, focusing on gender and number agreement. The tutor assigned an exercise to continue practicing adjective transformations and gender agreement.
Gender Agreement in French Adjectives
Number Agreement in French Adjectives
Exceptions to Adjective Agreement Rules
Placement of Adjectives in French Sentences
Silent Letters and Pronunciation
Types of Housing: Barge Homes
Housing Amenities and Facilities
Describing Real Estate in French
House Styles: Ranch Style Homes
French Real Estate Vocabulary: Dom
Considerations When Choosing a Property
The session covered common job titles and their associated responsibilities in a professional setting through a series of spoken scenarios. The student practiced identifying roles like receptionist, HR manager, secretary, and CEO, reinforcing vocabulary related to the workplace. The tutor will provide documents with answers for further review.
Geographical Distance and Parental Support
Career Paths and University Deferral
Office Roles and Responsibilities
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Grammar practice
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Game based learning tools
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Assessments
Interactive french lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Record lessons
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