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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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
French pronunciation skills
Conversational French
Test prep strategies
French conversation practice
Homework help
Types of learners for french classes
College
Adult / Professional
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
School
All Levels
Learning Disabilities
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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French concepts taught by Karine
The student practiced French conversation, focusing on grammar corrections and vocabulary usage in describing scenarios such as travel and legal situations. The Tutor provided guidance on avoiding direct translations from English and refining sentence structures. The student is scheduled to practice more next session.
Verb Conjugation
Feminine and Masculine Agreement
Silent Letters and Pronunciation
Using Prepositions
Distinguishing 'Ce/Cet/Cette/Ces' and 'Ci/Cela'
Conditional Tense Formation
The session covered French grammar, focusing on verb conjugations for 'faire,' 'avoir,' and 'être' in the present tense. The Student practiced identifying the correct verb forms in exercises related to sports, activities, and general sentences. The Tutor assigned practice exercises on identifying and using 'faire,' 'avoir,' and 'être' and provided a phrasebook for additional vocabulary and practical usage.
'On' as an Informal 'Nous'
Contractions with 'De'
The Importance of Verb Roots
Using 'Avoir' Conjugations
Verb Endings for -ER Verbs
The Verb 'Faire' Conjugation
This French language class focused on pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and practical vocabulary for international services. The student practiced constructing sentences, translating responses, and applying grammatical concepts with the tutor's guidance. Future sessions will continue with practice exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Vocabulary: Formal vs. Informal Language
French Consular Services for Canadians Abroad
Distinguishing Indicative vs. Subjunctive
The Subjunctive Mood
The student and tutor reviewed question formation in French, covering question words and the three main methods for structuring questions: intonation, 'est-ce que,' and inversion. They practiced these concepts through exercises, focusing on the complexities of inversion with compound tenses and phonetic rules. The student will receive additional practice documents.
Pronunciation Rules in French Questions
Past Tense Question Formation (Passé Composé)
Question Formation in French
The Tutor and Student discussed various types of holidays, exploring characteristics and student preferences for each. They reviewed concepts like adventure holidays, working holidays, and self-catering options, also touching on personal experiences with cruises and the stark realities observed at sea.
The Nuances of Cruise Holidays
Self-Catering vs. All-Inclusive
Adventure Holidays: Thrills and Risks
Types of Holidays
The tutor and students reviewed French numbers from 10 to 20, focusing on pronunciation and spelling with specific attention to irregular forms. They practiced identifying and recalling these numbers, and the tutor provided supplementary videos and coloring activities for further practice. The next session is planned for a French numbers bingo game.
French Number Formation (Teens)
French Number Formation (Tens)
Combining Tens and Units in French
Pronunciation Nuances
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Quizzes
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Practice worksheets
Language simulations
Assessments
Game based learning tools
Interactive french lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
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