Karine Longis McMillan

Engaging French tutor focused on adaptable language learning

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Karine Longis McMillan

Doctorate degree

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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 University of Toulouse

Karine graduated from University of Toulouse
Karine graduated from University of Toulouse

French tutor expertise

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Conversational French

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Test prep strategies

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

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French pronunciation

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French conversation practice

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French pronunciation skills

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College

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All Levels

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Adult / Professional

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

Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on expanding vocabulary related to business and industry, practicing antonyms and contextual word replacements. They also discussed a job opportunity requiring Italian language skills and on-site work in Chicago.

Business Vocabulary: Opposites

The Job Application Process

Workplace Terminology: Conditions and Roles

Financial Concepts: Profit and Loss Reporting

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Student learned 2 days ago

The student and tutor practiced French vocabulary related to food, dining, and geographical locations. They also briefly touched upon scientific terms related to nutrition, possibly reviewing them for a lesson or as part of a broader academic discussion. No specific homework or follow-up actions were explicitly mentioned.

Basic Numeracy and Quantities

Describing Actions and States

Food and Drink Vocabulary

Geographical Locations and Travel

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary and grammar related to daily routines, focusing on verbs for common actions and the conjugation of -er verbs. They practiced constructing sentences to describe morning and evening activities, and a plan was made to explore verbs related to daily experiences in the next session.

Daily Routine Verbs

Verb Conjugation: -ER Verbs

Reflexive Verbs (Verbes Pronominals)

Time Expressions and Prepositions

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Student learned 3 days ago

The student and tutor practiced French language skills, focusing on vocabulary related to diplomacy, security, and everyday interactions. They worked on sentence construction, grammar, and answering complex questions, with a plan to refine conciseness in responses.

French Verb Conjugation: Passive Voice and Past Tense

French Vocabulary for Directions and Locations

French Vocabulary: Diplomatic and Security Terms

French Pronouns: Subject and Object Pronouns

French Grammar: Articles and Contractions

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed challenging phrasal verbs with a focus on banking and finance terminology. They practiced identifying meanings and using these verbs in context, with the goal of expanding the Student's vocabulary for more advanced communication.

Cost and Figures in Finance

Phrasal Verbs for Agreement and Rejection

What is a Phrasal Verb?

Stand By: Loyalty and Steadfastness

Common Banking & Finance Phrasal Verbs

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French grammar, focusing on prepositional phrases, article usage with verbs, and verb conjugations for daily activities and hobbies. They practiced forming sentences and answered questions to reinforce these concepts, and planned to continue practicing grammar in the context of restaurants for the next session.

Distinguishing 'Adorer'

'Aimer'

'Préférer'

'Détester'

Prepositions with Sports and Activities

Pluralization Rules for French Nouns

Using 'Faire' vs. 'Jouer' with Sports

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Phonetic drills

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Quizzes

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Digital whiteboard

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Grammar practice

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Language simulations

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Interactive quizzes

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Practice worksheets

Interactive french lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Parent feedback

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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