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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Grammar fundamentals

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Test prep strategies

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Test prep

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Listening skill

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A-Levels (UK)

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Real world application

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Accent coaching

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Speaking fluency

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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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Student learned about 15 hours ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed the distinction between the French verbs "savoir" and "connaître." They practiced vocabulary related to various fruits and discussed traditional French regional dishes and holiday desserts, providing cultural context for their preparation and consumption.

Stages of a Homicide Investigation

Savoir vs. Connaître: The Nuances of "To Know" in French

Quince (Coing): A Traditional French Fruit

French Traditional Winter Cuisine: Comfort & Celebration

French Vocabulary for Fruits and Trees

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor practiced formulating and answering a variety of conversational questions in French, focusing on everyday interactions and personal interests. They reinforced grammar points such as question formation, verb conjugations, and appropriate vocabulary for topics like hobbies, holidays, and preferences. The session aimed to build the Student's confidence in engaging in natural dialogues, and they plan to continue with more questions next week.

Forming Questions: Est-ce que & Inversion

Possessive Adjectives & Direct Object Pronouns

Expressing Frequency and Time

Key Interrogative Words

Essential Conversational Verbs & Responses

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Student learned 2 days ago

Student and Tutor discussed the implications of CCTV cameras, debating the balance between public security and individual privacy. They explored how surveillance technology, including AI, impacts societal freedoms and discussed various real-world applications and global comparisons. The session also touched on personal responsibility versus state control over individual choices.

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Basics

AI in Surveillance & Evasion Tactics

Individual Liberty vs. State Regulation

The Surveillance Dilemma: Privacy vs. Security

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Student learned 2 days ago

Student and Tutor continued reading "The Little Prince," focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar from Chapter 3. The session included explanations of French tenses, adjective agreement, and the literary themes of the text. For the next session, the Student requested to focus specifically on French grammar.

French Past Tenses: Imparfait & Passé Simple

French Pronunciation Essentials

Possessive Adjectives vs. Pronouns

Adjective Agreement: Vowel/Consonant Rules

Relative Pronoun `Qui` & Adverbial `Dont`

Thematic Insights: Adult vs. Child Perception

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on English grammar and vocabulary, specifically practicing the formation of adjectives from nouns and verbs. They completed exercises distinguishing adjectives used for people versus places/things, and discussed the proper application of '-full' and '-less' suffixes. The session also included a vocabulary activity identifying common travel items.

Understanding -ful and -less Suffixes

Adjective Formation: Describing People

Adjective Formation: Describing Places & Things

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on planning a discursive essay in French about technology, covering introduction strategies, key vocabulary for pros and cons, and sentence structures. They also reviewed basic French verb conjugation and discussed incorporating transitional phrases. The Student will complete the first draft, and the next session will focus on pronunciation and reviewing corrections.

Crafting a Discursive Essay in French

French Verb Groups: Conjugation Foundations

Mastering Essential Irregular Verbs: Être

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Building Arguments & Linking Ideas for Essays

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