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!
French tutor expertise
Test prep
Test prep strategies
Homework help
GCSE (UK)
French conversation practice
Types of learners for french classes
Adult/Professionals
Home schooled
School
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All levels
College
ADHD
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
French Reading
French Speaking
French Writing
Conversational French
Travel French
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French concepts taught by Hristina
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.
Vocabulary: Furniture and Room Objects
Gender of Nouns in French
French Articles: Definite vs. Indefinite
Prepositions of Place in French
The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary for furniture and extensively practiced prepositions of place. They engaged in a game to describe an apple's position relative to a box using these prepositions. The next lesson will involve describing a picture in detail and moving on to bedroom furniture.
Furniture Vocabulary
Accents in French Pronunciation
French Verb 'Être' (to be)
Prepositions of Place in French
The Tutor and Student worked on expanding vocabulary related to furniture in the living room and learning French prepositions. They practiced identifying French terms, understanding English translations, and reviewed the use of definite and indefinite articles in French sentences. The next lesson will involve further practice with these concepts and sentence construction.
Furniture Vocabulary in French
French Articles: 'Un/Une' vs. 'Le/La'
Basic French Prepositions
Sentence Structure: 'There is' / 'It is'
The Student and Tutor worked on translating French sentences centered around the theme of birthdays and family celebrations. The Student practiced pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding basic French grammar, including prepositions and expressing preferences. The Tutor assigned reviewing vocabulary and grammar points discussed during the session.
Using 'De' to Indicate Possession ('Of')
French Vocabulary: Birthday Related Terms
French Words: Ami(e) (Friends)
Famille (Family)
Recognizing and Using 'Le
' 'La
' and 'Les' (The)
Recognizing and Using 'Un' and 'Une' (A)
The tutor and student continued practicing French translation and grammar, focusing on sentence construction and vocabulary. They worked through several example sentences, deciphering their meanings and learning new French phrases. The lesson concluded with a discussion on French sentence structure, particularly in possessive phrases, and plans were made to continue this practice in the next session.
Distinguishing 'Nous' Forms in French
Idiomatic Expressions and Their Meaning
Vocabulary: Key French Words
French Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Object
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Game based learning tools
Grammar practice
Translation tools
Assessments
Quizzes
Writing prompts
Digital whiteboard
Speech recognition
Phonetic drills
Interactive quizzes
Interactive french lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
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