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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GCSE (UK)

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Cultural immersion

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A-Levels (UK)

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Grammar fundamentals

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Writing assistance

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Test prep

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Test prep strategies

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Real world application

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Speaking fluency

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

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Learning Disabilities

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All Levels

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Adult / Professional

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.

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Tutor and Student practiced French vocabulary related to directions and locations using a map of Paris. The Student worked on pronunciation and linking words. The session included learning about famous landmarks and phrases to ask for directions.

Directional Vocabulary

Polite Requests

Street vocabulary

Prepositions of Place

Pronunciation: Liaison

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student practiced French vocabulary and grammar by describing a character from a novel in French. They worked on translating descriptions and incorporating new vocabulary and were given resources to improve listening comprehension. The plan is to continue practicing speaking in full French in future sessions.

French Pronunciation: Silent Letters

French Grammar: Verb Tenses & Consistency

Expanding Vocabulary: Describing Emotions and Personality

Strategies for Learning French Listening Comprehension

Contextual Understanding: Relating Stories to Real-Life Situations

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Student learned about 13 hours ago

The session focused on French grammar, specifically direct and indirect object pronouns, including their placement and usage in sentences. The Student received a document with exercises for practice. The next session will focus on food-related vocabulary and past tenses to reinforce the basic concepts.

Placement of Pronouns

Exceptions and Complex Structures

Agreement with the Verb

Tonic Pronouns (Pronoms Toniques)

Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns (COD/COI)

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Student learned 2 days ago

The session focused on practicing expressing opinions in French and improving pronunciation. The student worked on vocabulary and sentence structures for expressing agreement, disagreement, doubt, and wishes. The student was also given a reading assignment to correct and practice, and will continue exam preparation in the next session.

Giving Opinions in French

The Subjunctive Mood

Common Pronunciation Errors

Verb Conjugation and Usage

Pronouns 'En' and 'Y'

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Student learned 2 days ago

The session reviewed French vocabulary related to food, expressing preferences, and describing tastes. The Student also learned about past and future tenses, focusing on their usage in context. The tutor assigned exercises on ordering food in a restaurant and encouraged the Student to complete them before the next session, which will involve a simulated ordering activity and potentially move on to directions.

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Past Tenses: Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

Future Tenses: Futur Proche vs. Futur Simple

Question Formation

Ordering Food in a Restaurant

Possessive Adjectives

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Student learned 3 days ago

The session focused on pronunciation exercises to distinguish between similar French sounds and expand vocabulary. The Student practiced reading sentences aloud, working on pronunciation and grammar. The tutor provided a document with audio exercises for continued practice at home, and the next session will focus on directions and ordering food.

Verb Conjugation and Pronunciation

Phonetic Discrimination: 'Sh' vs 'J' sounds

Vocabulary Expansion: Contextual Understanding

Substitution with 'Y' in Sentences

Giving Directions in Paris

Reading Time in French

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Interactive quizzes

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Language simulations

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Presentations

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Phonetic drills

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Practice worksheets

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Grammar practice

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Weekend lessons

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