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
French tutor expertise
Conversational French
Test prep
Test prep strategies
French conversation practice
French pronunciation skills
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Types of learners for french classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Adult / Professional
All Levels
Learning Disabilities
School
College
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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15 days Refund
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French concepts taught by Karine
The student and tutor worked on expanding French vocabulary related to emotions and physical states. They practiced identifying and using words for feelings like happy, sad, angry, and scared, and physical conditions like tired and sick. The tutor outlined plans for future lessons on numbers and French travel phrases.
French Vocabulary for Negative Emotions and States
Expressing Emotions in French
French Vocabulary for Physical States
French Food and Drink Vocabulary
French Words for 'Love' and Related Feelings
The tutor and student engaged in a discussion about resolving workplace conflicts, focusing on communication strategies and the use of the passive voice in English. They practiced these concepts through role-playing and vocabulary exercises related to office etiquette and conflict resolution.
Vocabulary for Workplace Communication
Conflict Resolution Strategies
Passive vs. Active Voice in Professional Settings
Mindfulness in the Workplace
The Tutor and Student worked on expanding French vocabulary related to Easter and spring, including terms for eggs, bunnies, decorations, and activities. They practiced matching words to images and completing sentences, with plans to review grammar and previous vocabulary in the next lesson.
Easter Vocabulary
French Verbs: Être and Avoir
French Easter Traditions
French Number System
The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental French language concepts, including self-introductions, verb conjugations (être, avoir, aimer), and expressing personal qualities. They practiced using prepositions, possessive adjectives, and pronunciation, with a significant focus on French numbers and their unique counting system. The next session will cover making questions and discussing travel.
French Numbers and Counting
French Pronouns and Verb Conjugation
Introducing Yourself in French
Possessive Adjectives
The student and tutor engaged in a vocabulary-building session, focusing on terms related to professions, travel, and medical experiences in both Spanish and French. They practiced pronunciation and discussed the usage of various words and phrases, including a discussion on photographic quality and geographical locations. The session concluded with a review of personal injury treatments.
Travel and Tourism Marketing
Language and Pronunciation Nuances
Medical Terminology - Injections and Therapy
Palindromes
The Tutor and Student worked on financial vocabulary, specifically terms related to balance sheets and company financial statements. They practiced identifying and using these terms within the context of a company profile and history, with the aim of improving the Student's comprehension of business finance language.
Balance Sheet Components
Key Financial Terminology
Current vs. Long-Term Liabilities
Share Capital and Valuation
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Grammar practice
Translation tools
Game based learning tools
Quizzes
Digital whiteboard
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Interactive french lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
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