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
Test prep strategies
Test prep
Conversational French
French culture immersion
Homework help
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Types of learners for french classes
Adult / Professional
All Levels
College
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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!
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French concepts taught by Karine
The tutor and student extensively reviewed the formation and usage of the French passive compose. They practiced converting sentences, identifying auxiliary verbs and past participles, and applying agreement rules. The tutor plans to send follow-up exercises and a YouTube video for further practice.
Negation in the Passé Composé
The Passé Composé: Formation Basics
Past Participles: The Verb's Ending
The Role of Auxiliaries: Avoir vs. Être
The Tutor and Student worked through vocabulary related to employment earnings, rewards, and benefits, covering definitions and nuances of terms like salary, wages, deductions, and various types of additional payments. They also discussed concepts like pension plans, stock options, and allowances.
Retirement Savings: Pension Plans
Overtime and Premium Pay
Deductions and Tax Implications
Pay Increments and Pay Rises
Salary vs. Wage
The Tutor and Student engaged in a French language lesson focused on weather vocabulary and sentence construction. They practiced using phrases like 'Il y a' and 'Il fait' to describe meteorological conditions, reviewed numbers for temperature, and learned about word origins. The session included vocabulary games and a simulated weather forecast presentation, with plans to continue learning next week.
French Articles (Le
La
L')
Expressing Weather Conditions in French
French Numbers and Temperature
The Accent Circonflexe (Circumflex Accent)
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
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Assessments
Grammar practice
Quizzes
Practice worksheets
Game based learning tools
Digital whiteboard
Language simulations
Interactive french lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Record lessons
Parent feedback
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