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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French culture immersion

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Test prep

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Test prep strategies

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French conversation practice

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French pronunciation skills

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Homework help

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Types of learners for french classes

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School

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All Levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Learning Disabilities

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Adult / Professional

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Home schooled

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 about 19 hours ago

The student and tutor reviewed and matched various tax types with their definitions, covering income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, stamp duty, wealth tax, inheritance tax, and corporation tax. They also discussed tax breaks, tax relief, tax exile, and tax evasion, with plans to focus on financial idioms in the next session.

Types of Taxes

Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion

Taxation Terminology

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French negation, including the "ne...pas" structure, the use of "ni" for negative agreement, and answering questions with "oui," "non," and "si." They also practiced daily routine verbs and their conjugations.

The Verb 'Il y a'

Using 'Ne...Que' for Restriction

Agreement in Negative Sentences (Oui/Si vs. Non)

Pronoun Usage with Verbs of Routine

Forming Negatives (Ne...Pas)

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Tutor and Student practiced essential French phrases for self-introduction, covering how to ask and state names, ages, and where one lives. They also practiced asking about and stating sibling information and preferred activities, with a plan to cover asking for water and food in the next session.

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Asking About Siblings

Asking for a Name

Asking for Age

Asking Where Someone Lives

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary for school items and practiced verb conjugations, including negation and modal verbs. They also covered possessive adjectives and their agreement with nouns, preparing for further discussion on school-related topics.

School Vocabulary in French

Possessive Adjectives: Mon

Ton

Son

Ma

Ta

Sa

French Verb Conjugation: Ability (Pouvoir)

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Student learned 1 day ago

The tutor and student worked on French pronunciation, focusing on distinguishing and producing various vowel sounds influenced by letter combinations and accents. They practiced identifying and pronouncing these sounds in words and sentences, and discussed the meaning of some French vocabulary.

Verb Conjugation and Tenses

Articles and Pronouns

Consonant Digraphs and Pronunciation Rules

Vowel Sound Variations

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student completed an academic document covering economic concepts such as infrastructure, trade barriers, and globalization. They then transitioned to discussing taxation, personal allowances, and disposable income, reviewing two case studies related to tax liabilities. The session concluded with a plan to continue with taxation topics in the next meeting.

Infrastructure

Trade Barriers: Tariffs and Quotas

Globalization

Disposable Income

Taxation: Personal Allowances

Tax Brackets

and Deductions

Market Forces and Price Determination

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Grammar practice

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Digital whiteboard

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Assessments

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Interactive quizzes

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Presentations

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Practice worksheets

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Game based learning tools

Interactive french lessons

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Open Q&A

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Parent feedback

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Note taking

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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