Karine Longis McMillan

Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning

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Karine Longis McMillan

Doctorate degree

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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

Karine graduated from University of Toulouse
Karine graduated from University of Toulouse

French tutor expertise

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French conversation practice

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French culture immersion

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Homework help

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Test prep strategies

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Conversational French

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Test prep

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Types of learners for french classes

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School

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Adult / Professional

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All Levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Learning Disabilities

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Home schooled

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 about 23 hours ago

The tutor and student practiced French vocabulary and grammar, focusing on giving directions, using the subjunctive mood, and engaging in conversational exchanges. They reviewed specific phrases for navigation and discussed broader topics like diplomatic security and public diplomacy, with plans for the student to continue reviewing vocabulary and practice key action verbs for upcoming discussions.

Understanding 'Il y a' vs. 'C'est'

Negation with 'de' after negation

Giving Directions in French

Subjunctive Mood in French

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Student learned 1 day ago

The student and tutor reviewed and matched various tax types with their definitions, covering income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, stamp duty, wealth tax, inheritance tax, and corporation tax. They also discussed tax breaks, tax relief, tax exile, and tax evasion, with plans to focus on financial idioms in the next session.

Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion

Taxation Terminology

Types of Taxes

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French negation, including the "ne...pas" structure, the use of "ni" for negative agreement, and answering questions with "oui," "non," and "si." They also practiced daily routine verbs and their conjugations.

The Verb 'Il y a'

Using 'Ne...Que' for Restriction

Agreement in Negative Sentences (Oui/Si vs. Non)

Forming Negatives (Ne...Pas)

Pronoun Usage with Verbs of Routine

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student practiced essential French phrases for self-introduction, covering how to ask and state names, ages, and where one lives. They also practiced asking about and stating sibling information and preferred activities, with a plan to cover asking for water and food in the next session.

Asking for a Name

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Asking About Siblings

Asking for Age

Asking Where Someone Lives

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary for school items and practiced verb conjugations, including negation and modal verbs. They also covered possessive adjectives and their agreement with nouns, preparing for further discussion on school-related topics.

French Verb Conjugation: Negation

Possessive Adjectives: Mon

Ton

Son

Ma

Ta

Sa

French Verb Conjugation: Ability (Pouvoir)

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Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student worked on French pronunciation, focusing on distinguishing and producing various vowel sounds influenced by letter combinations and accents. They practiced identifying and pronouncing these sounds in words and sentences, and discussed the meaning of some French vocabulary.

Verb Conjugation and Tenses

Articles and Pronouns

Consonant Digraphs and Pronunciation Rules

Vowel Sound Variations

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Game based learning tools

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Presentations

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Grammar practice

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Translation tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Digital whiteboard

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Quizzes

Interactive french lessons

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Mobile joining

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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