Karine Longis McMillan

Hands-on ESL tutor with creative, engaging, problem-solving strategies

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Karine Longis McMillan

Masters degree

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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

Karine graduated from UWE Bristol
Karine graduated from UWE Bristol

English tutor specialities

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Test prep strategies

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Grammar fundamentals

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Listening skill

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Visual learning

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GCSE (UK)

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Homework help

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A-Levels (UK)

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English for adults

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Learning Disabilities

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English for kids

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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.

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English concepts taught by Karine

Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed the French pronouns 'y' and 'en', along with complex relative pronouns like 'dont', 'où', and 'lequel'. They also covered adjective placement rules using the 'Brag' mnemonic and briefly touched on the subjunctive mood. The session concluded with plans to practice these grammar points and review additional topics in future lessons.

Relative Pronouns 'qui' and 'que'

Pronouns 'en'

Pronoun 'y'

Complex Relative Pronouns (e.g.

'lequel'

'dont')

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed the French pronouns 'y' and 'en', focusing on their usage to replace prepositional phrases, places, quantities, and noun phrases. They practiced constructing sentences using these pronouns, particularly in affirmative and negative forms, and discussed related vocabulary and cultural aspects of French life.

Pronoun Replacement with 'le'

Using 'il y a' and its Replacements

Pronoun Replacement with 'en'

Pronoun Replacement with 'y'

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed the grammar of the third conditional, focusing on its structure (past perfect + would have + past participle) and its use for discussing past hypothetical situations and regrets. The Student practiced forming and using the third conditional through various exercises, including sentence completion and transforming past events into conditional statements.

Past Perfect Tense in Conditionals

Third Conditional Structure and Usage

Conditional Sentences in English

'Would Have' + Past Participle

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Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student worked through French vocabulary related to various crimes and criminal activities, practicing their usage in sentences and applying grammatical concepts like the passé composé. They also began exploring vocabulary for crime investigation and the nuances of French grammar, with plans to further practice these areas in the next session.

Crime Vocabulary

Verb Tenses: Passé Composé in Crime Context

Legal Roles and Processes

Methods of Crime and Violence

Grammar: Masculine and Feminine Nouns

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on French language skills for a proficiency test, focusing on vocabulary expansion, pronunciation refinement, and grammatical accuracy in sentence construction. They practiced conversational elements, question formation, and the use of advanced tenses like the conditional, with the student aiming for more frequent lessons to enhance their preparation.

French Pronunciation Rules

Formulating Questions in French

Verb Tenses and Usage

Vocabulary Expansion Strategies

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Student learned 4 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed French vocabulary and grammar, with a focus on practical application and contextual understanding. The discussion also broadened to explore socio-economic issues in the US, particularly concerning homelessness and legal rights.

Skid Row and Homelessness in America

Fourth Amendment Protections for the Unhoused

Socioeconomic Disparities and "Survivor's Guilt"

Urban Planning and Community Development

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