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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Real world application

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Homework help

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Grammar fundamentals

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Cultural immersion

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Test prep strategies

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Listening skill

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Test prep

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Accent coaching

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Adult / Professional

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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

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English concepts taught by Karine

Student learned 1 day ago

The student and tutor reviewed verb-preposition combinations in English, categorizing them by preposition ('for,' 'to,' 'about,' 'with,' 'of,' 'in,' 'at,' 'on,' 'from'). They discussed the meanings and nuances of various phrasal verbs and prepositions, and the student identified a need for more practice to improve active usage.

Verb + Preposition: Topics/Subjects ('about')

Verb + Preposition: Purpose/Reason ('for')

Verb + Preposition: Direction/Connection ('to')

Verb + Preposition: Relationships/Interactions ('with')

Verb + Preposition: Involvement/Belonging ('in')

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed French verb conjugations, focusing on regular verbs in the '-er', '-ir', and '-re' groups, and reflexive verbs. They practiced forming sentences related to daily routines and asking questions in French, with a plan to review homework exercises focusing on these grammatical concepts.

Daily Routines and Time Expressions

French Verb Groups and Irregular Verbs

French Question Formation

French Verb Conjugation: Regular -ER Verbs

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive French language practice session focusing on conversational phrases for greetings, introductions, daily interactions, and expressing personal information and feelings. They practiced verb conjugations, pronoun usage ('tu' vs. 'vous'), and common expressions for everyday scenarios, with plans to continue this structured conversational practice.

Introducing Yourself and Others

Describing Habits and Activities

Expressing Feelings and States

French Greetings and Politeness

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed French verb tenses, including the conditional and subjunctive moods, and irregular verb conjugations. They also practiced expressions of cause and consequence and revisited the distinction between the imperfect and passé composé. The next steps involve practicing conversational skills and focusing on interview-like question-and-answer scenarios.

French Subjunctive Mood

French Conditional Tense

Expressions of Cause and Consequence

French Verb Tenses: Imparfait vs. Passé Composé

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on advancing the Student's French language proficiency, specifically covering the subjunctive mood and various question formation techniques. They practiced vocabulary and verb usage in thematic contexts and discussed strategies for constructing complex questions for academic and conversational purposes. The Tutor plans to send additional exercises on question formation.

Forming Questions in French

Normalization (Nominalization)

Action Verbs and Vocabulary Emphasis

The Subjunctive Mood

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student focused on mastering French question formation, covering informal and formal methods, question words, and reflexive verbs. They practiced constructing and answering various questions, with plans to address negation in the next session.

French Question Formation

Agreement of Adjectives

Reflexive Verbs and 'Se'

Pronoun 'On' Usage

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Phonetic drills

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Grammar practice

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Pets are welcomed

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