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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Each lesson is 55 min
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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


English tutor specialities
Listening skill
Accent coaching
Cultural immersion
Speaking fluency
Grammar fundamentals
Visual learning
Writing assistance
Test prep strategies
Test prep
Learner types for english class
Learning Disabilities
School
Adult / Professional
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
College
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
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
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English concepts taught by Karine
The tutor and student reviewed French grammar, focusing on negation, negative pronouns, and idiomatic expressions. They practiced forming negative sentences and understanding the nuances of phrases like 'les carottes sont cuites'. The session also briefly introduced the subjunctive mood as a follow-up to a discussion on opinions and comparisons.
Idiomatic Expressions: 'Les carottes sont cuites'
Adverbs of Time: Déjà
Encore
Jamais
French Question Formation
French Negation: Ne...Pas and Variations
The tutor and student reviewed French negation rules, verb conjugations, and the subjunctive mood. They practiced sentence construction and negation, analyzed verb groups, and discussed scenarios where the subjunctive is used. The session concluded with a review of vocabulary related to appointments and travel.
French Negative Pronouns and Adverbs
The Subjunctive Mood in French
French Verb Groups and Conjugation
French Negation: The 'Sandwich' Method
French Number Pronunciation (1-20)
The Role of Letter Combinations in French Pronunciation
Number Recognition and Bingo Game
Introduction to French Place Names and Etymology
The tutor and student extensively reviewed the formation and usage of the French passive compose. They practiced converting sentences, identifying auxiliary verbs and past participles, and applying agreement rules. The tutor plans to send follow-up exercises and a YouTube video for further practice.
The Passé Composé: Formation Basics
Past Participles: The Verb's Ending
Negation in the Passé Composé
The Role of Auxiliaries: Avoir vs. Être
The Tutor and Student worked through vocabulary related to employment earnings, rewards, and benefits, covering definitions and nuances of terms like salary, wages, deductions, and various types of additional payments. They also discussed concepts like pension plans, stock options, and allowances.
Salary vs. Wage
Pay Increments and Pay Rises
Deductions and Tax Implications
Overtime and Premium Pay
Retirement Savings: Pension Plans
The Tutor and Student engaged in a French language lesson focused on weather vocabulary and sentence construction. They practiced using phrases like 'Il y a' and 'Il fait' to describe meteorological conditions, reviewed numbers for temperature, and learned about word origins. The session included vocabulary games and a simulated weather forecast presentation, with plans to continue learning next week.
The Accent Circonflexe (Circumflex Accent)
French Articles (Le
La
L')
French Numbers and Temperature
Expressing Weather Conditions in French
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Digital whiteboard
Translation tools
Quizzes
Interactive quizzes
Practice worksheets
Language simulations
Assessments
Engaging english lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Parent feedback

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