Karine Longis McMillan
Hands-on ESL tutor with creative, engaging, problem-solving strategies
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Karine Longis McMillan
Masters degree
/ 55 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 tutor specialities
Test prep
Visual learning
GCSE (UK)
Real world application
Homework help
Accent coaching
Test prep strategies
A-Levels (UK)
Grammar fundamentals
Learner types for english class
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Adult / Professional
All Levels
Home schooled
College
Learning Disabilities
School
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.
Karine - also teaches
IELTS
English

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English concepts taught by Karine
The tutor and student extensively reviewed the formation and usage of the French passive compose. They practiced converting sentences, identifying auxiliary verbs and past participles, and applying agreement rules. The tutor plans to send follow-up exercises and a YouTube video for further practice.
Negation in the Passé Composé
The Passé Composé: Formation Basics
Past Participles: The Verb's Ending
The Role of Auxiliaries: Avoir vs. Être
The Tutor and Student worked through vocabulary related to employment earnings, rewards, and benefits, covering definitions and nuances of terms like salary, wages, deductions, and various types of additional payments. They also discussed concepts like pension plans, stock options, and allowances.
Retirement Savings: Pension Plans
Overtime and Premium Pay
Deductions and Tax Implications
Pay Increments and Pay Rises
Salary vs. Wage
The Tutor and Student engaged in a French language lesson focused on weather vocabulary and sentence construction. They practiced using phrases like 'Il y a' and 'Il fait' to describe meteorological conditions, reviewed numbers for temperature, and learned about word origins. The session included vocabulary games and a simulated weather forecast presentation, with plans to continue learning next week.
French Articles (Le
La
L')
Expressing Weather Conditions in French
French Numbers and Temperature
The Accent Circonflexe (Circumflex Accent)
The student practiced French conversation, focusing on grammar corrections and vocabulary usage in describing scenarios such as travel and legal situations. The Tutor provided guidance on avoiding direct translations from English and refining sentence structures. The student is scheduled to practice more next session.
Verb Conjugation
Feminine and Masculine Agreement
Silent Letters and Pronunciation
Using Prepositions
Distinguishing 'Ce/Cet/Cette/Ces' and 'Ci/Cela'
Conditional Tense Formation
The session covered French grammar, focusing on verb conjugations for 'faire,' 'avoir,' and 'être' in the present tense. The Student practiced identifying the correct verb forms in exercises related to sports, activities, and general sentences. The Tutor assigned practice exercises on identifying and using 'faire,' 'avoir,' and 'être' and provided a phrasebook for additional vocabulary and practical usage.
'On' as an Informal 'Nous'
Contractions with 'De'
The Importance of Verb Roots
Using 'Avoir' Conjugations
Verb Endings for -ER Verbs
The Verb 'Faire' Conjugation
This French language class focused on pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and practical vocabulary for international services. The student practiced constructing sentences, translating responses, and applying grammatical concepts with the tutor's guidance. Future sessions will continue with practice exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Vocabulary: Formal vs. Informal Language
French Consular Services for Canadians Abroad
Distinguishing Indicative vs. Subjunctive
The Subjunctive Mood
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Digital whiteboard
Language simulations
Presentations
Phonetic drills
Practice worksheets
Interactive quizzes
Quizzes
Engaging english lessons
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A

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