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.

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A-Levels (UK)

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GCSE (UK)

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New Zealand Curriculum - NZC (NZ)

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Australian Curriculum (AU)

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Types of learners for french classes

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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French for adults

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Learning Disabilities

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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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Flexible scheduling for convenient learning

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French concepts taught by Laurence

Student learned about 15 hours ago

The Student and Tutor focused on French possessive adjectives and pronunciation rules. They reviewed basic vocabulary, practiced using possessive adjectives in sentences, and delved into specific pronunciation challenges such as nasal vowels, silent letters, and accented 'e's. The plan for the next session includes reflexive pronouns.

Possessive Adjective: Vowel/Silent H Noun Rule

Silent Verb Endings for `il/ils/elle/elles` (Present Tense)

The "Sleeping" Consonant Rule

French Pronunciation: Silent Letters & Nasal Vowels

Possessive Adjectives: Agreement Rules

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Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a revision session for French, focusing on basic vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation. The Student practiced translating and saying sentences about common objects and animals, with the Tutor providing feedback on articulation and grammar. The Tutor also informed the Student about a follow-up document containing videos and practice materials for continued revision.

Basic French Sentence Structure

Essential Adjective Vocabulary

French Pronunciation Rules

Noun Genders and Adjective Agreement

Basic Transportation Vocabulary

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Student learned 2 days ago

Student and Tutor continued practicing French school vocabulary, covering words for people, places, school supplies, subjects, and related verbs. The Student focused on pronunciation and reading sentences before taking a multiple-choice quiz on the learned terms. They decided that the next session would be dedicated entirely to quizzes.

Understanding & Responding to Questions

French Pronunciation Essentials

Essential French Verbs for School Activities

French School Vocabulary: Objects & Subjects

French School Vocabulary: People & Places

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor continued their French lesson by practicing descriptions related to the Student's job, including title, responsibilities, and challenges. They also learned how to express valuing concepts and identify skills for improvement, focusing on new vocabulary and verb conjugations. The Tutor suggested listening to French podcasts for immersion and passive learning as a follow-up.

Essential Professional Vocabulary: Update & Website

Describing Job Titles and Roles

Verbs for Supervising and Coordinating

Understanding 'Content' and 'Content Creator'

Expressing 'To Value' an Abstract Concept

Discussing Skill Improvement and Communication Timelines

Mastering Present Tense -ER Verb Conjugation

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a French conversational practice session, focusing on expanding vocabulary related to daily life situations such as traffic accidents, transport, and cultural observations. They also discussed linguistic variations and practiced expressing phrases for social interactions, enhancing their practical communication skills.

Diverse Transportation & Regional Realities

Informal Assertiveness & Boundary Setting

Utility and Limitations of Translation Tools

Linguistic & Cultural Identity

Navigating Accidents & Expressing Injury

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Student learned 4 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their French lesson by practicing question structures related to travel, groceries, and clothing, focusing on appropriate verb tenses, partitive articles, and pronoun usage. They reviewed the conditional tense and the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns. The Student also mentioned listening to French podcasts for immersion and rescheduled an upcoming class.

Tu vs. Vous: Navigating Formality & Pronoun Consistency

Partitive Articles: Counting vs. Weighting Nouns

Conditional Present: Expressing 'Would Like'

French Tenses: A Broad Horizon

Weather Vocabulary: 'Le Temps' vs. 'La Météo'

Adverb Placement: Modifying Verbs

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Practice worksheets

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Quizzes

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Writing prompts

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Presentations

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Grammar practice

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Assessments

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Dictation tools

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Digital whiteboard

Interactive french lessons

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Mobile joining

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Pets are welcomed

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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