Karine Longis McMillan
Hands-on ESL tutor with creative, engaging, problem-solving strategies
Loading...



Show all photos
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
Homework help
Visual learning
GCSE (UK)
Writing assistance
Listening skill
Cultural immersion
A-Levels (UK)
Real world application
Accent coaching
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for english class
Adult / Professional
College
All Levels
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Home schooled
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

English concepts taught by Karine
The tutor and student reviewed corporate finance concepts, including the definition of a 'going concern' and various methods for company closure such as winding up and liquidation. They also practiced identifying formal and informal business terms and discussed financial concepts like venture capital. The student expressed interest in future topics like behavioral economics.
Going Concern
Grants vs. Loans
Contracting Out & Tendering
Company Dissolution: Winding Up vs. Liquidation
Venture Capital
Informal Business Closure Terms
The tutor and student reviewed French grammar, focusing on comparative structures for adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs. They practiced forming comparative sentences, including irregular forms, and discussed related idiomatic expressions. The session included practice exercises on negation and restaurant-related vocabulary.
Irregular Comparisons: Good vs. Well
Comparing Verbs
Comparing Nouns
Adjective and Adverb Comparisons
The Subjunctive Mood
Verb Infinitives and Participles
Spelling Variations: Y as a Vowel Equivalent
Conditional Sentences: Necessity and Possibility
The tutor and student had an informal discussion covering personal updates, career prospects, family events, and cultural observations. They briefly touched upon technology's evolving capabilities and personal lifestyle choices. No specific academic topics were directly taught or practiced in this session.
Navigating Professional Transitions
The Role of Physical Activity and Well-being
Cultural Differences in Education and Lifestyle
AI-Powered Learning and Real-World Applications
The student and tutor worked on expanding French sentence structure by practicing verb conjugations, prepositions, and question formation. They reviewed vocabulary related to daily activities and negative scenarios, with plans to cover pronoun replacement in the next session.
Sentence Construction: Expanding and Detail
Verb Conjugation: The 'e' Ending for 'She'
Question Formation: Multiple Methods
Vocabulary for Daily Activities and Emotions
Pronoun Usage: Replacing Nouns
The Tutor and Student engaged in a French language lesson focusing on vocabulary and grammar related to daily routines, leisure activities, and common actions. They practiced matching words to pictures, verb conjugation, and sentence formation, with a plan to build more complex sentences and engage in conversational practice in the next session.
Daily Routines and Activities
French Verb Conjugation for Daily Actions
Expressing Problems and Mishaps
Verb Conjugation for Second and Third Groups
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Translation tools
Assessments
Presentations
Digital whiteboard
Interactive quizzes
Quizzes
Grammar practice
Engaging english lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Record lessons
Mobile joining

English tutors on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
