Karine Longis McMillan

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Karine Longis McMillan

Masters degree

/ 55 min

Karine - Know your english tutor

I'm Karine Longis McMillan, and I hold a Masters degree with over 15 years of experience teaching ESL classes. My expertise lies in ESL for all levels - be it beginners, intermediate learners, adults, kids, or even advanced students. I specialize in various subjects like Conversational English. Business English, English Grammar & Vocabulary, and more. My classes are not just about learning English; they're about personalized learning experiences tailored to your needs. From accent coaching to career guidance, grammar fundamentals to test prep strategies, I cover it all. I focus on real-world applications, making sure you can seamlessly apply what you learn. As an online tutor, I understand the importance of visual learning aids and provide extensive support in listening skills, speaking fluency, and writing assistance. For those with special needs, rest assured, I create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone. Let's embark on this learning journey together and unlock your full potential in English. Book a class with me today and let's make your language learning experience both enriching and enjoyable!

Karine graduated from UWE Bristol

Karine graduated from UWE Bristol
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol

English tutor specialities

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Speaking fluency

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Homework help

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Grammar fundamentals

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Listening skill

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Student types for english classes

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Learning Disabilities

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Home schooled

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ESL for adults

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ESL for intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ESL for advanced

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ESL for kids

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ESL for beginners

English classes overview

My teaching methodology focuses on personalized tutoring to enhance students' language skills through interactive lessons. I specialize in English classes, covering various subjects such as Travel English, Business English, and Conversational English. By incorporating speaking practice, vocabulary building, and expressive skills development, I create a dynamic learning environment suitable for ESL students of all levels, whether they are beginners, intermediate, advanced, adults, or kids. I leverage a variety of tech tools both online and offline to engage students, including interactive platforms, multimedia resources, and educational apps. This tech-integrated approach not only makes learning fun but also enhances comprehension and retention. With a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of over 200 students, I ensure that each class is structured to cater to different learning styles and preferences. Through my methodology, students benefit from immersive language experiences that boost their confidence and fluency. By fostering interactive discussions and encouraging active participation, I help learners overcome language barriers effectively. My strength lies in creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel motivated to excel and achieve their language learning goals.

English tutor also teaches

Business English

Business English

English Listening

English Listening

English Speaking

English Speaking

English Grammar & Vocabulary

English Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational English

Conversational English

Travel English

Travel English

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ESL concepts taught by Karine

Student learned about 14 hours ago

Student and Tutor engaged in an interview preparation session for a managerial role, discussing the scope of the position, team structure, and management philosophy. They reviewed various analytical tools and strategic frameworks, including SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces. The session also covered the 'make or buy' decision and the alignment of company activities with its mission and vision. The Student plans to review relevant MBA strategic lessons before the upcoming interview.

Coaching vs. Judgmental Management Approaches

Strategic Management Tools & Frameworks

Profit vs. Margin: A Key Financial Distinction

Managerial Team Structure & Financial Oversight

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor practiced French conversational skills by role-playing dialogues for making and canceling medical appointments. The session focused on expanding vocabulary related to symptoms and body parts, understanding different ways to inquire about problems, and reinforcing grammatical concepts such as T-insertion for pronunciation and gender agreement. The Tutor provided a vocabulary list for the Student to review before the next session, which will cover various French tenses.

Scheduling Medical Appointments

Describing Symptoms & Ailments

Inquiring About Duration & Convenience

French Question Forms & Pronunciation

Confirming & Responding to Appointment Offers

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor focused on preparing for a business strategist job interview. They practiced defining strategic thinking and applying it to a business scenario involving user growth, utilizing structured problem-solving frameworks. The Tutor provided several English language and business-specific resources, and they plan to continue interview preparation in the next session.

The Growth Funnel & Strategic Prioritization

Strategic vs. Operational Thinking in Business

Diagnosing User Growth Plateaus

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in an English grammar lesson, focusing on identifying and correcting common grammatical mistakes through various exercises. They then practiced conversational English by discussing current events, specifically Japan's population decline and issues with bear attacks. They concluded by scheduling their next session.

Understanding 'For' vs. 'Since'

Negative Sentences with 'Any' and Positive with 'No'

Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns

The 'Do/Does/Did' Auxiliary for Questions and Negatives

Placement of 'Enough' (Adjectives vs. Nouns)

Sports Verbs: 'Do'

'Play'

'Go'

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed French past and future tenses, specifically the Passé Composé, Imparfait, Futur Simple, and Futur Proche. The Student then practiced self-introduction, describing personal details, daily routine, hobbies, and preferences, applying newly learned grammatical structures and vocabulary. For the next session, they decided to focus on medical vocabulary and body parts.

Le Futur Proche: 'To Be Going To'

French Tenses Overview: Past

Present

and Future

Expressing Likes

Dislikes

and Preferences

Self-Introduction & Basic Description

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on improving the Student's use of French connectors and advanced vocabulary for various communicative functions like comparison, cause, consequence, and condition. They practiced differentiating between formal and informal expressions and discussed the nuances of specific words and grammatical structures. The Student was assigned homework to practice using particular connectors in sentences.

Nuance in Expressing Causality

Strategic Vocabulary for Precision & Formality

Mastering Subjunctive with Connectors

Elevating French Connectors & Expressions

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Practical tools used in english classes

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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Grammar practice

Dynamic english lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Note taking

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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