Hristina Mihalkova
French Tutor from Royal Holloway University - Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar




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Hristina Mihalkova
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
I'm Hristina, a Bachelors-educated tutor with over 2 years of experience specializing in French classes. My passion for helping others find a love for french is the reason for becoming a tutor! My tailored approach covers a range of subjects like French Grammar, Writing, Speaking, and more. I excel in personalized learning, focusing on Conversation Practice, Interactive activities to connect previous learning and Test Prep Strategies. Whether you're a school student, college-goer, or a professional, my classes cater to all levels. I create student specific lessons, focusing on each individual's strengths and weaknesses, ensuring a personalised experience. I also provide support for learners with any difficulties. Let's embark on this linguistic journey together!
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GCSE (UK)
French pronunciation
Test prep strategies
French conversation practice
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French for kids
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French classes at a glance
My teaching approach is student-centered and tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I begin by identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and overall goals for learning the language, then develop a personalised plan to help them succeed. For beginners, I introduce core concepts in a simplified, accessible way using repetition and engaging activities to build confidence and understanding. As their skills develop, I adapt my methods to suit their learning pace and progress. For students preparing for their GCSEs, I go beyond language instruction by offering targeted exam preparation—guiding them on how to approach different question types and structure their answers effectively for the best possible results.
Quick homework help and support
85% of students receive homework assistance on time.
Rated 4.9/5 for language progress
Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.
Flexible scheduling for convenient learning
90% of students find it easy to schedule lessons at their convenience.
French tutor also teaches
French
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Conversational French
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French concepts taught by Hristina
The Student and Tutor practiced French vocabulary and descriptive phrases through an interactive drawing and description game. The Student drew various items and then verbally identified and described them in French, applying learned adjectives and phrases like "C'est un/une" and "Il/Elle est." For homework, the Student was assigned to write out and practice a table of French adjectives, and the Tutor committed to finding suitable simple French reading books.
Introducing Nouns: C'est un/une...
Describing Qualities: Il/Elle est...
Expressing Preferences: J'aime / Je n'aime pas
French Noun Gender & Articles (Un/Une
Le/La/L'/Les)
Core Descriptive Adjectives: Colors & Size
Student and Tutor engaged in a French lesson focusing on vocabulary acquisition and comprehension. They watched a video about domestic animals, practicing listening skills and understanding through gestures and familiar words. Afterwards, they played "Simon Says" to reinforce French vocabulary for furniture and colors. The next session will continue with another game and further recap.
Les Animaux Domestiques et Leurs Descriptions
Les Couleurs Essentielles (Basic Colors)
Le Mobilier de Base (Basic Furniture)
Le Jeu "Simon Dit" (Simon Says)
Compréhension Orale par le Contexte et les Gestes
The Tutor and Student reviewed French furniture vocabulary through a true/false sentence activity. The Student practiced translating French sentences, identifying furniture items, and using prepositions to determine the truthfulness of statements. Homework was assigned to write down the translated and evaluated sentences.
French Bedroom Vocabulary
French Prepositions of Place
True or False Sentence Construction
Translating Bedroom Scenarios
The tutor and student reviewed French vocabulary for household items, specifically focusing on the kitchen. They practiced pronunciation and meaning of new terms, reinforced existing vocabulary from previous lessons on the living room and bedroom, and engaged in a vocabulary matching exercise. Future lessons will include more complex sentence structures and garage-related vocabulary.
Living Room Furniture in French
Bedroom Furniture in French
Prepositions of Location in French
Kitchen Vocabulary in French
The Tutor and Student reviewed and learned French vocabulary for items found in a bedroom, including furniture and bedding. They practiced forming sentences to describe a bedroom scene using these new terms and prepositions, and planned to cover reading comprehension and new vocabulary related to a garage in the next session.
Bedroom Vocabulary
Prepositions of Place
Sentence Construction: "Il y a"
Articles: Definite and Indefinite
The student and tutor reviewed French vocabulary for furniture and prepositions of place. They practiced constructing sentences to describe the contents of a living room, focusing on correct grammar and article usage, including the concept of noun gender. Homework was assigned to practice unused vocabulary.
Prepositions of Place in French
Gender of Nouns in French
Vocabulary: Furniture and Room Objects
French Articles: Definite vs. Indefinite
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Writing prompts
Speech recognition
Translation tools
Dictation tools
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Game based learning tools
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Grammar practice
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Interactive french lessons
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Mobile joining
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