Laurence MV

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Laurence MV

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

About your french tutor

Hello! I'm Laurence, and teaching French has been my passion and profession for the past four rewarding years. As a native French speaker, I bring a deep understanding and love for my language into every lesson. My teaching journey is focused on helping students of all ages and backgrounds to improve their pronunciation, master the intricacies of French grammar, and excel in exams such as the TEF and GCSE. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is witnessing the progress and growth of my students. I take great pride in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore new concepts, and improve their language skills confidently. Whether it's through interactive activities, tailored pronunciation exercises, or focused exam preparation, I strive to make each lesson meaningful and beneficial.

French tutor expertise

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New Zealand Curriculum - NZC (NZ)

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GCSE (UK)

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A-Levels (UK)

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Test prep

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Australian Curriculum (AU)

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Types of learners for french classes

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French classes at a glance

For the past four years, I have found teaching French to be an immensely fulfilling experience. I am committed to customizing my instruction to each student's specific requirements and preferred learning style in order to create a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. I put a lot of emphasis on engagement and clarity in my classes when I'm teaching things like grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. In my opinion, encouraging a love of learning is essential to students' success. I like using dialogues, interactive exercises, and multimedia materials to help students gain a deeper comprehension and appreciation of the French language. As an additional area of passion, I enjoy working with students to improve their accents and pronunciation. I put a lot of effort into helping them with speaking exercises and advice so they can pronounce words clearly and naturally. Beyond just teaching language, I'm dedicated to helping students prepare for exams and complete assignments in order to foster a lifelong love of the French language and culture.

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Trusted by 90% of parents for results

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Flexible scheduling for convenient learning

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French concepts taught by Laurence

Student learned 1 day ago

The student and tutor reviewed French grammar, focusing on conditional tenses and pronunciation through translation exercises. They also discussed the societal impact of technology and AI on cognitive skills, and practiced vocabulary related to geography, history, and travel.

Conditional Sentences

French Vocabulary: 'Ville' vs. 'Cité'

Pronunciation: Nasal Vowels and Connections

Vocabulary: 'Enexpensive' and Related Terms

Vocabulary: 'Ferry' and Transport Terms

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Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed and practiced French verb conjugations and pronunciation, covering a comprehensive list of regular and irregular verbs. They also reinforced basic French conversational phrases and the student's recall of pronouns, with plans to continue with remaining verbs in the next session.

French Verb Conjugation: Être (To Be)

French Verb Conjugation: Avoir (To Have)

French Pronoun Usage and Meaning

Introduction to Common French Verbs

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Student learned 4 days ago

The tutor and student worked on advanced English vocabulary and sentence translation exercises, focusing on nuances and complex structures. They also discussed art history, specifically the Art Deco movement and Impressionist painters, including detailed analysis of specific artworks and artists. The session concluded with a review of new vocabulary for future practice.

Idiomatic Expressions and Phrasal Verbs

Conditional and Subjunctive Moods

Nuance Between Synonyms and Advanced Connectors

Vocabulary Enrichment: Loanwords and Specific Terminology

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed foundational French phrases for introductions, personal information, and origin. They practiced conversational questions and answers related to daily life and family, and then engaged in reading and translating French story excerpts to enhance comprehension.

Greetings and Introductions in French

Basic French Phrases for Well-being

Asking and Stating Age in French

Asking and Stating Origin in French

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Student learned 6 days ago

The student and tutor practiced French greetings and phrases, with a focus on vocabulary related to France. They engaged in repetitive practice and some presentation-like activities, reinforcing the learning of specific French expressions.

Basic Affirmations and Acknowledgements

French Greetings and Politeness

Expressions of Appreciation

Introduction to French Geography

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Student learned 7 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed French possessive adjectives and reflexive pronouns, covering their formation, agreement, and usage with various verbs. They practiced translating sentences and reinforcing pronunciation rules, with the tutor suggesting further reading of provided documents as homework.

Reflexive Pronouns and Verbs

Gender Agreement with Vowel/Silent H

Pronunciation Patterns: 'T' + Vowel

Possessive Adjectives

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Phonetic drills

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Presentations

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Language simulations

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Speech recognition

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Quizzes

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Subtitled media

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Digital whiteboard

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Assessments

Interactive french lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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