Karine Longis McMillan
Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning
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Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Meet Karine
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.
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol
French tutor expertise
French conversation practice
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Conversational French
French culture immersion
French pronunciation skills
Test prep strategies
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!
French concepts taught by Karine
The Student and Tutor reviewed French Christmas vocabulary and traditions. They discussed the origins of certain words, like 'dinde' and 'Noël', and explored cultural traditions such as Christmas villages and St. Nicholas Day. The Student will receive documents to review and practice the vocabulary, with plans to continue the Christmas theme in the next session.
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
La Bûche de Noël
La Dinde
Le Sapin de Noël
Père Noël
La Neige and L'homme de Neige
La Crèche
The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary related to Christmas, including objects, traditions, and origins of words. The Student practiced finding these words in a word search and then worked on prepositions, forming sentences to describe locations. The Tutor assigned continued vocabulary review and previewed upcoming lessons focused on stories and comparative descriptions.
Understanding French Sentence Structure
Cultural Context of French Christmas Traditions
Prepositions of Location
Word Association and Recognition
French Christmas Vocabulary
The student and tutor reviewed causative verbs, including the structure of sentences using original and similar causative verbs. The student practiced identifying and correcting errors in sentences using causative verbs. The tutor assigned the document with exercises for further review.
Causative Verbs - Introduction
Subject and Object Flexibility
Imperative Form with Causatives
Similar Causative Verbs: Force
Cause
Get
Allow
Original Causative Verbs: Let
The Student and Tutor engaged in conversational French practice covering diverse topics from holiday traditions to personal opinions on contemporary issues. The student worked on expanding their vocabulary and improving their fluency through answering prompts and expressing their viewpoints in French. The session touched upon vocabulary related to animals, public services, and personal preferences.
Reflecting on History and Avoiding Timeline Interference
Opinions on Future Technological Advancements
Technology and its Distracting Nature
The Complex Relationship Between Money and Happiness
Christmas Celebrations and Personal Preferences
Thanksgiving Traditions and Cultural Differences
Opinions on Vice Legalization
The session covered French pronunciation rules for verb endings, focusing on the difference between silent and pronounced letters. Vocabulary related to food and cultural culinary practices was reviewed. The Student practiced reading comprehension and discussed different cultural viewpoints on food.
Verb Endings: 'ent' sound in French
Attenuation
Reduction and Prevention
Clandestine Demand for Unusual Foods
Culinary vs. Cultural Treasures
Boring vs. Bored
The session focused on French reading comprehension and pronunciation, with an emphasis on recognizing tense differences and understanding contextual meaning. The student practiced reading aloud and discussed vocabulary related to environmental and social issues, also learning about the cognitive benefits of music. The tutor suggested further practice in reading and vocabulary to reinforce the concepts.
Managing Animal Populations
Alternative Transportation Systems
Global Warming Impact
Cognitive Benefits of Music
Tense Usage in Communication
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Assessments
Presentations
Interactive quizzes
Digital whiteboard
Language simulations
Phonetic drills
Grammar practice
Types of learners for french classes
Home schooled
Adult / Professional
All Levels
College
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Interactive french lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
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