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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30 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 UWE Bristol
French tutor expertise
Homework help
Test prep
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Conversational French
French conversation practice
French pronunciation
Types of learners for french classes
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
College
Adult / Professional
School
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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10 day Refund
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French concepts taught by Karine
The student and tutor reviewed a job description for an accounting position, discussing various responsibilities, accounting standards like IFRS and US GAAP, and specific financial processes. They also touched upon job search challenges and the student's upcoming interview for a related role.
IFRS vs. US GAAP
General Ledger (GL)
Account Reconciliation
Budgeting and Cost Centers
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Student practiced French weather vocabulary and sentence construction using 'Il y a' and 'Il fait'. They also learned hobby-related vocabulary and negation, and they finished by expressing personal preferences. The next session will focus on general small talk topics like weather and hobbies.
Masculine and Feminine Articles
Hobbies and Activities Vocabulary
Asking Questions
The Plural Forms of Definite Articles
Using 'Il est' + Adjective to describe the weather
Using 'Il y a' to describe the weather
Weather Vocabulary
The Student practiced forming French antonyms using prefixes and explored vocabulary for expressing opinions, from strong agreement to polite disagreement. The student completed exercises focusing on sentence structure and phrase selection. The student was assigned homework to prepare for the next session by formulating opinions on given scenarios and practicing subjunctive use in writing.
Prefixes for Opposites
Vowel and Consonant Combinations with Prefixes
Expressing Opinions: Soft vs. Strong
Presenting Arguments and Concluding
Pronouncing and Understanding Numbers in English
Reading Numbers and References
Abbreviations and Shorthand
Road Designations
Vocabulary for Travel
Understanding and Usage of PA Systems
Car Type Vocabulary
The Student and Tutor reviewed the conditional tense in French, including its formation, uses, and common irregular verbs. The session also introduced the past conditional and touched briefly on the subjunctive mood. The Tutor provided resources for further study of auxiliary verbs.
House Verbs and Auxiliary Être in Passé Composé
Conditional Past: Reproach
Regret
Hypothesis
Irregular Verbs in the Conditional Tense
Conditional Tense Formation: Root Verb + Imperfect Endings
Conditional Tense: Politeness
Wishes
The tutor and student reviewed French vocabulary related to school and daily activities, practicing verb conjugations and tenses, particularly the near future and recent past. They also engaged in exercises to form sentences about future actions and interpret future predictions, setting "Easter" as the topic for the following week.
French Vocabulary: School and Education
The Recent Past Tense (Passé Récent)
The Near Future Tense (Futur Proche)
French Verb Conjugation: ER Verbs
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Game based learning tools
Presentations
Language simulations
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Assessments
Quizzes
Interactive french lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Note taking
Mobile joining
Record lessons
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