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

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Homework help

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GCSE (UK)

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French pronunciation

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Test prep strategies

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French conversation practice

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

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French for adults

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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 6 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.

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

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Student learned 8 days 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 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

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Student learned about 2 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.

French Bedroom Vocabulary

French Prepositions of Place

True or False Sentence Construction

Translating Bedroom Scenarios

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Student learned 2 months ago

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

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Student learned 3 months ago

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

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Student learned 4 months ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in french classes

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Writing prompts

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Speech recognition

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Translation tools

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Dictation tools

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Phonetic drills

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Interactive quizzes

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Game based learning tools

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Assessments

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Grammar practice

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Presentations

Interactive french lessons

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Note taking

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Mobile joining

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Weekend lessons

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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