Karine Longis McMillan
Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning
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Karine Longis McMillan
Doctorate degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 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 University of Toulouse
French tutor expertise
Test prep
Conversational French
French culture immersion
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Homework help
French pronunciation skills
Types of learners for french classes
College
School
Adult / Professional
All Levels
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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 Student and Tutor reviewed French pronunciation, numbers, and phrases for expressing opinions. They practiced sentence construction, grammatical agreement, and discussed strategies for incorporating new vocabulary into everyday speech, with a plan to focus on interactive opinion-sharing in future sessions.
French Number Pronunciation
Gender Agreement in French Past Participles
Expressing Opinions in French
French Number Systems for Large Quantities
The Student and Tutor focused on expanding vocabulary by converting verbs and nouns into adjectives and practicing the correct order and usage of adjectives in English sentences. They worked through various examples and exercises to solidify understanding, with plans to continue vocabulary development in future sessions.
Adjective Order in English
Reliable vs. Unreliable
Careful vs. Careless
Forming Adjectives from Verbs
Continual vs. Continuous
European Currency: Euros and Cents
Number Formatting and Place Value
Vocabulary: Market Items and Ordering
Organic Food and Its Meaning
The tutor and student engaged in interactive quizzes and vocabulary exercises centered around French family life, social traditions, and cuisine. The student practiced identifying French vocabulary, understanding cultural norms, and constructing simple sentences related to these themes. The tutor provided explanations and corrected vocabulary.
French Family Values
French Traditions and Celebrations
French Cuisine: Starters and Main Dishes
The tutor and student reviewed a comprehensive document of English phrases and expressions, covering various conversational scenarios from basic greetings to advanced idioms. They also engaged in pronunciation practice, focusing on vowel sounds and word differentiation, and touched upon the role of intonation in spoken English.
Idiomatic Expressions and Figurative Language
Pronunciation Fundamentals: Grammar
Vocabulary
and Sound
Vowel Sounds: Short vs. Long E
Speaking Styles: Yell
Whisper
Mumble
The tutor and student worked on French vocabulary and conversational phrases related to booking flights and travel arrangements. They practiced pronunciation, sentence construction, and understanding travel-specific terminology, with a plan to continue with more conversational practice in the next session.
Booking a Flight: Key Vocabulary
Flight Types and Travel Durations
Asking for and Providing Travel Information
Pronunciation and Sound Rules
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Phonetic drills
Language simulations
Grammar practice
Quizzes
Interactive quizzes
Game based learning tools
Presentations
Interactive french lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
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