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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Test prep strategies

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Homework help

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French conversation practice

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GCSE (UK)

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French pronunciation

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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.

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Quick homework help and support

85% of students receive homework assistance on time.

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Rated 4.9/5 for language progress

Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.

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Flexible scheduling for convenient learning

90% of students find it easy to schedule lessons at their convenience.

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French concepts taught by Hristina

Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student worked on French vocabulary, specifically focusing on places and buildings within a town. They practiced descriptive phrases using prepositions and then learned names of various shops and public spaces. Future lessons will involve describing famous buildings.

French Adjective Placement (Color)

Describing Locations with Prepositions

French Noun Gender and Articles

Places Around Town (French Vocabulary)

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed existing French vocabulary for kitchen items and learned new vocabulary related to garage items, including definite articles and pronunciation. They practiced translating words and describing the location of objects using French prepositions. For the next session, they planned to cover vocabulary for different types of buildings and famous architectural structures, describing their features.

Describing Location in French: Basic Prepositions

French Definite Articles: Le

La

and L'

French Vocabulary: Garage Items (Tools & Household)

French Vocabulary: Garage Items (Toys & Transport)

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Student learned 21 days ago

The session focused on learning and practicing French vocabulary for kitchen items and household objects. The Student worked on writing down new words and then applied them to describe a detailed kitchen scene using prepositions. Homework was assigned to write out and practice the new vocabulary, with plans to cover garage-related vocabulary in the next session.

Les Ustensiles de Cuisine (Kitchen Utensils)

Décrire la Cuisine: Utiliser «Il y a» (Describing the Kitchen: Using "There is/are")

Les Prépositions de Lieu (Prepositions of Place)

Les Genres et Articles (Genders and Articles of Nouns)

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Student learned 30 days ago

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.

Expressing Preferences: J'aime / Je n'aime pas

French Noun Gender & Articles (Un/Une

Le/La/L'/Les)

Core Descriptive Adjectives: Colors & Size

Introducing Nouns: C'est un/une...

Describing Qualities: Il/Elle est...

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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 Couleurs Essentielles (Basic Colors)

Les Animaux Domestiques et Leurs Descriptions

Le Mobilier de Base (Basic Furniture)

Le Jeu "Simon Dit" (Simon Says)

Compréhension Orale par le Contexte et les Gestes

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Student learned 3 months ago

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.

Translating Bedroom Scenarios

French Prepositions of Place

French Bedroom Vocabulary

True or False Sentence Construction

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Translation tools

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Speech recognition

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Assessments

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Digital whiteboard

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Interactive quizzes

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Dictation tools

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Practice worksheets

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Phonetic drills

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Record lessons

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