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Ellie_P

Ellie_P

Native language:
ネイティブ
Total orders:
18263
Nationality:
カナダ
Country of residence:
ギリシャ
Specialties
  • 受験対策が得意
  • ビジネス英語が得意
  • 教員資格を有する
  • アメリカン英語
  • 初心向け
  • ジュニア向け
  • 上級者向け
  • 英検
  • TOEIC
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
Qualifications
A B.A in Fine Arts. A TEFL Certificate. A certificate in legal translating.
Message from instructor
I am available 7 days a week.
Hobbies / favorite countries / countries visited
My hobbies are reading, going out with friends, watching movies and traveling. I grew up in Canada and moved to Greece when I was thirty years old. I have also visited the U.S.A many times. I have visited many countries in Europe. Each country has its own unique beauty. I loved Budapest, Thessaloniki and Madrid. Vancouver and Seattle are also my favorites. Now I live in Madrid, Spain.
Approach to corrections
Hi. I have a great deal of respect for people who take their writing seriously. I will respect your writing and try my best to correct it in a way that will benefit you and help you clarify those issues that you need to work on. I believe that words are very powerful and can change our lives as well as the world around us. Therefore, no matter what your writing goal is, my job is to help you reach it. I look forward to reading your work! Sincerely, Ellie
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Oh no, I can’t believe I left out “will”! Such a basic mistake. I’m really frustrated with myself for missing that. I also didn’t know the expression “weave A into B,” but interestingly, Japanese has an expression that is almost identical in meaning. Language is fascinating that way. “Ramble on and on” was new to me too. When I looked up the meaning of “ramble,” I realized that Japanese also has a very similar way of expressing the same idea. I really enjoy the process of organizing my thoughts as I write and thinking about how best to communicate them to another person. Writing sometimes feels to me like painting or sculpture: when it is done well, it can be beautiful, and perhaps even become a form of art. Thank you, as always, for your thoughtful feedback.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. Your comment that I could have mentioned regenerative medicine itself a little more in relation to these regulations, and that this branch of medicine was the real core of the issue, was extremely insightful. I felt as though you had seen right through me. I agree with you 100%. That was exactly what I should have focused on more. At the same time, given the 100-word limit, I chose this time to prioritize using phrases and vocabulary that I had recently learned. What I always appreciate about your feedback is that you do not look at my writing only as an English exercise. I can also sense your perspective of asking, “How can you communicate what you want or need to say to the reader as effectively as possible?” That is one of the reasons I trust your guidance so much. I had not known the word “acumen,” so I learned something new from your comment as well. Thank you again, and I look forward to your continued guidance.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you, as always, for helping me expand the range of expressions I can use. I already knew the word "refrain," but seeing "refrain from cooperating" used in this context was a real eye-opener. I thought, "Oh, so that's how I can use it!" It really clicked for me, and I was very happy because it felt like I was turning vocabulary I already knew into something I could actually use. As for the game theory point, I left out the details because of the word limit. More precisely, what I meant was: "In a prisoner's-dilemma-type situation, the most rational decision is to refrain from cooperating." Thank you again for your helpful feedback! Best, Tomo_0111

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. I found your comments especially helpful in understanding the difference between conversational and more formal writing. Your explanation of “has suffered from it” and “has been suffering from it” was also very useful, especially the idea that the present perfect connects a past experience to the present. I also learned a lot from expressions such as “diligence with his treatment” and “project into the future.” As for the style I would like to work on, I think semi-formal writing would suit me best. I would like my English to sound natural and conversational, but still appropriate for written English. When there is a useful difference, I would be happy to see both a conversational version and a slightly more formal version. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. Your point about making the connection between foreign workers and investment in labor-saving technologies more explicit was specially helpful. I can see that “innovation” was too broad for what I wanted to say. I also found your suggestion about playing devil’s advocate useful, and I would like to try that structure in a future essay. Thank you again, and I hope you have a great weekend too.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. Your explanation of “which” was especially helpful. I now understand that, in my original sentence, “which” could be interpreted as referring to “the scenery” rather than to the action of looking into the distance. I also learned a lot from your suggestion to use “so” instead of “and,” because it makes the cause-and-effect relationship much clearer. These two points were especially useful for me, and I’ll keep them in mind in my future writing. Thank you again for your encouraging comments and clear explanations.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomo_0111

    Tomo_0111

    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. I learned a great deal from it. What struck me most was your suggestion about which sentence could work better as the introduction. It really opened my eyes to the importance of thinking not only about what to write, but also about where to place each sentence for maximum effect. Interestingly, many of the points you raised are actually very similar to the advice I give my own subordinates when I review their writing at work. However, when I write in English, I somehow forget to apply those same principles to my own writing. Your feedback made me suddenly realize that. Thank you again. Your comments were extremely helpful and gave me a new perspective on my English writing.

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. You are right. Many Japanese workers work overtime, but they often do not work very hard during their regular hours. They could work more effectively and go home earlier. As always, tour detailed explanations were easy to follow, and the alternative sentences you shared were very useful!

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. I saw news about wildfires in Madrid. Are you and your loved ones are safe? I also worried about wildlife that may have lost home. As always, your detailed explanations were easy to follow, and the alternative sentences you shared were useful. In particular, the words "next to none," "fall behind on their payments," and "a microcosm of society," were very interesting to learn. Thank you again!

    ★★★★★
  • fig51979

    fig51979

    Thank you very much for correcting my composition, even though you are very busy!

    ★★★★★
  • fig51979

    fig51979

    Stay hydrated to overcome the terrible weather!

    ★★★★★
  • fig51979

    fig51979

    I really appreciate you and your friend praying for my daughter.

    ★★★★★
  • fig51979

    fig51979

    I imagine that your son and his girlfriend had many stories of their trip.

    ★★★★★
  • fig51979

    fig51979

    I like camomile tea, but I didn't know it's good to place them on our eyes.

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. You are awesome since you have moved to a foreign country and found a job there. One of my dreams is to live in another country, but I have no idea how to earn money there. As always, your detailed explanations were easy to follow, and the alternative sentences you shared were very useful. I learned some new phrases, including "give a raise," "decide against having children," and "take up archery." Thanks again!

    ★★★★★

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