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
French conversation practice
French culture immersion
French pronunciation skills
Homework help
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Test prep
Types of learners for french classes
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Adult / Professional
College
School
Home schooled
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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15 days Refund
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French concepts taught by Karine
The Tutor and Student practiced constructing essential French sentences for practical communication, focusing on question formation, verb usage, and common expressions. They worked through examples like asking for directions and expressing needs, and reviewed phrases for greetings, farewells, and acknowledging effort.
Navigating Common Phrases and Politeness
French Pronunciation Nuances
Essential French Verbs and Prepositions
French Question Formation
The tutor and student reviewed the present and past conditional tenses in French, focusing on their formation and usage for politeness, regrets, and past hypotheses. They then engaged in listening comprehension exercises, practicing to identify words and understand spoken French at different levels.
Conditional Past: Regret
Advice
and Hypothesis
Conditional Present (Politeness)
Listening Comprehension Strategies
The student and tutor worked on improving the student's French language proficiency, focusing on vocabulary expansion, grammatical accuracy, and conversational fluency. They practiced constructing sentences, engaging in dialogues based on various scenarios, and receiving feedback on pronunciation and word choice to prepare for future assessments. The tutor provided resources and exercises to target specific areas of improvement.
Language Proficiency Levels and Progression
Grammar: Verb Conjugation & Tenses
Strategic Use of Connectors and Vocabulary
Active Listening & Responding
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced the formation and use of the passive voice in English grammar, covering present and past tenses, and irregular verbs. They worked through several exercises to identify and correct errors, and discussed plans to continue with accounting topics in the next session.
Passive Voice Across Tenses
Common Errors in Passive Voice Construction
Passive Voice: Past Tense
Passive Voice: Present Tense
The student practiced identifying opposite verbs and adjectives and using them in sentences. Grammatical rules about changing 'Y' to 'I' before adding suffixes were also reviewed. The next session was scheduled for the following week to continue practicing English concepts.
Y to I Rule
Prefix 'en-' to Create Verbs
Deny vs Reject
Odd vs Strange
Opposites of Adjectives
Opposites of Verbs
The student learned French vocabulary related to desserts, including names of cakes and pastries, as well as phrases to express likes and dislikes and ordering food. The student practiced using these phrases and new vocabulary. The next session will focus on fruits, vegetables, and restaurant ordering, to prepare the student for ordering food in French.
Identifying Food Items in French
Expressing Wants and Desires
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
French Dessert Vocabulary
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Translation tools
Language simulations
Game based learning tools
Interactive quizzes
Phonetic drills
Practice worksheets
Quizzes
Interactive french lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
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