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

Karine graduated from UWE Bristol
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol

French tutor expertise

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French culture immersion

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

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Test prep strategies

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Test prep

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Conversational French

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French pronunciation

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Types of learners for french classes

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Home schooled

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Learning Disabilities

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French for kids

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French for adults

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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!

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French concepts taught by Karine

Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor practiced French vocabulary, focusing on weather expressions and food preferences. They then reviewed essential French grammar, including negative sentence structures and the formation and usage of present, future, and past tenses with their respective verb conjugations and auxiliary verbs. The Tutor will send practice exercises and additional PDF resources for the Student's independent study.

French Negation Structures

French Future Tenses

French Present Tense Verb Groups

L'Imparfait: Describing Past Habits and States

Le Passé Composé: Completed Past Actions

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Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor focused on French pronunciation, specifically nasal vowels and the rules of liaison and elision. They practiced these concepts by reading and correcting sentences, enhancing fluency and grammatical accuracy. The session also covered different expressions for "I would like" in various contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Everyday Expressions

Liaisons and Elision: Connecting Words

Polite Requests: Expressing Desire

French Nasal Vowels

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced several English grammar concepts, including the past simple, past continuous, present simple, present continuous, subject/object pronouns, articles, and plural nouns. The Student completed error identification exercises and grammar tests. The session concluded with scheduling for future classes.

Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Using "Be" vs. "Do/Did" in Past Simple

Subject and Object Pronouns

Irregular Plural Nouns

Articles: A

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced French vocabulary and conversational phrases focusing on describing one's city, expressing food preferences, and discussing typical and unusual dishes. They also worked on phrases related to meal times and cooking abilities. The session involved extensive conversational practice to reinforce new vocabulary and grammatical structures.

Expressing Strong Negation: 'Je ne mangerai jamais'

Basic Cooking & Meal Vocabulary

French Culinary Specialties: Raclette & Fondue

French Culinary Specialties: Escargots

Expressing Food Preferences (Likes & Dislikes)

Describing Your City & Location

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on English grammar, specifically differentiating between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, and then moved on to the Past Simple. They practiced identifying errors in texts and choosing correct verb forms. The session also covered pronunciation of '-ed' endings and rules for possessives. The next class will focus on the Past Continuous.

English Exam Speaking Structure

The Verb "Be" in Past Simple & Possessive Nouns

Pronouncing Past Simple -ed Endings

Past Simple Fundamentals

Present Simple and Continuous

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed the student's written French, covering grammar rules such as adjective placement, pluralization, article usage, and vowel elision. They then practiced reading and translating an excerpt from 'Le Petit Prince,' focusing on pronunciation and expanding vocabulary. For homework, the Student will write a French text about travel without using a dictionary, and the next session will involve pronunciation practice and exploring new letter associations.

Nouns of Quality: The `-esse` Suffix

Verb Tenses: Imparfait and Passé Simple

French Pronunciation: Silent Letters & Liaison

Comprehensive French Article Usage

French Adjective Placement & Agreement

"Le Petit Prince": The Baobab Metaphor

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Language simulations

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Assessments

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Translation tools

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