Karine Longis McMillan
Hands-on ESL tutor with creative, engaging, problem-solving strategies
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English tutor - Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
/ 30 min
Your english tutor - Karine
Hello! I'm Karine Longis McMillan, a Doctorate degree holder specializing in Psychology in Education from France. I also have a Teaching degree from Ireland and a Masters in Eduction from England. With a passion for teaching English, I offer tutoring in ESL, IELTS, and English for students of all levels. I currently reside in France with my family. I have been teaching for over 16 years and I love what I do. I have worked on different continents and with people of different age and from different professional background. My teaching philosophy centers around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel motivated to excel. I believe in personalized learning to cater to individual needs and learning styles. Through interactive and practical lessons, I aim to enhance not only language skills but also critical thinking and communication abilities. Let's embark on a journey of language learning together! We can talk about daily activities, travelling or focus more a professional approach. You tell me what you need and I work to help you achieve your goals without any kind of stress on your parts. I am also very flexible in the hours I work. So do not hesitate to contact me!
Meet Karine
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol


English classes quick guide
As an ESL, IELTS, and English tutor, I cater to students of all levels by providing interactive, creative, engaging, and practical teaching methods. I believe in hands-on learning and problem-solving to help students grasp concepts effectively. By incorporating literary analysis and effective communication strategies, I focus on enhancing reading comprehension skills. Through creative writing assignments and projects, I encourage students to think critically and improve their communication skills. I provide constructive feedback with personalized comments to highlight strengths and areas for improvement in essays. My approach is designed to enhance your overall communication skills and critical thinking abilities. With the right teaching methods, I can create an enjoyable and productive classroom experience for you where you can learn important academic and social skills to last a lifetime. There are many frameworks that I could use to support you with different interests, abilities and learning styles. I believe that by using the right strategies, I can instill values of respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity into our meetings. I also use teaching methods to prepare you for standardized testing.
English tutor specialities
GCSE (UK)
Test prep strategies
Real world application
Listening skill
Test prep
Homework help
Accent coaching
Cultural immersion
Speaking fluency
Engaging english lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Parent feedback

English concept taught by Karine
The Student and Tutor reviewed French Christmas vocabulary and traditions. They discussed the origins of certain words, like 'dinde' and 'Noël', and explored cultural traditions such as Christmas villages and St. Nicholas Day. The Student will receive documents to review and practice the vocabulary, with plans to continue the Christmas theme in the next session.
La Dinde
La Neige and L'homme de Neige
Le Sapin de Noël
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
La Crèche
Père Noël
La Bûche de Noël
The Tutor and Student reviewed French vocabulary related to Christmas, including objects, traditions, and origins of words. The Student practiced finding these words in a word search and then worked on prepositions, forming sentences to describe locations. The Tutor assigned continued vocabulary review and previewed upcoming lessons focused on stories and comparative descriptions.
Understanding French Sentence Structure
Prepositions of Location
Word Association and Recognition
French Christmas Vocabulary
Cultural Context of French Christmas Traditions
The student and tutor reviewed causative verbs, including the structure of sentences using original and similar causative verbs. The student practiced identifying and correcting errors in sentences using causative verbs. The tutor assigned the document with exercises for further review.
Similar Causative Verbs: Force
Cause
Get
Allow
Imperative Form with Causatives
Subject and Object Flexibility
Original Causative Verbs: Let
Have
The Student and Tutor engaged in conversational French practice covering diverse topics from holiday traditions to personal opinions on contemporary issues. The student worked on expanding their vocabulary and improving their fluency through answering prompts and expressing their viewpoints in French. The session touched upon vocabulary related to animals, public services, and personal preferences.
Thanksgiving Traditions and Cultural Differences
Christmas Celebrations and Personal Preferences
The Complex Relationship Between Money and Happiness
Technology and its Distracting Nature
Opinions on Future Technological Advancements
Reflecting on History and Avoiding Timeline Interference
Opinions on Vice Legalization
The session covered French pronunciation rules for verb endings, focusing on the difference between silent and pronounced letters. Vocabulary related to food and cultural culinary practices was reviewed. The Student practiced reading comprehension and discussed different cultural viewpoints on food.
Verb Endings: 'ent' sound in French
Boring vs. Bored
Clandestine Demand for Unusual Foods
Attenuation
Reduction and Prevention
Culinary vs. Cultural Treasures
The session focused on French reading comprehension and pronunciation, with an emphasis on recognizing tense differences and understanding contextual meaning. The student practiced reading aloud and discussed vocabulary related to environmental and social issues, also learning about the cognitive benefits of music. The tutor suggested further practice in reading and vocabulary to reinforce the concepts.
Managing Animal Populations
Alternative Transportation Systems
Global Warming Impact
Cognitive Benefits of Music
Tense Usage in Communication
Learner types for english class
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Home schooled
All Levels
School
College
Adult / Professional
Karine - also teaches
IELTS
English
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Quizzes
Translation tools
Interactive quizzes
Presentations
Grammar practice
Phonetic drills
Language simulations

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