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Susan

Susan

Native language:
English
Total orders:
1395
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • Teaching License
  • British English
Certifications
I have a BA (Hons) in English and German Literature, a PCGE in English and Drama, an MA in Education and Linguistics, a second MA in Creative Writing, and a Higher Diploma in Theatre Studies. I am a certified teacher through GTC Scotland. I have an up to date PVG certificate.
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Hobbies/Travel
My passions are reading, writing, theatre and cinema. I go to the cinema or the theatre almost every evening, as I have a blog where I review the many plays and films I have seen. I also enjoy hiking, going to the gym and playing tennis - but I won’t pretend I’m as good at sports as I am at teaching! I enjoy visiting other countries, especially when I have the chance to immerse myself fully in another culture by living and working somewhere new. I have been lucky enough to spend time teaching in the USA and Germany, as well as in the UK. There is so much to explore in our world and I continue to do so! Eight years ago, I moved to Scotland, and I have fallen in love with both its cities and its scenery. It is a beautiful place to live.
Message from the instructor
Hello there! I am a highly-qualified teacher with thirty years’ practical experience (as of 2024). I have taught English and Drama in the UK, the USA and Germany. I love teaching because I like engaging with other people and sharing my passion for the subjects I excel in. I also love learning, and have continued to study throughout my working life. My text correction style can be either drastic or minimal, formal or informal. I am happy to help you with whatever level of feedback you require.
  • TWININGS

    TWININGS

    Hello Susan, Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions and comments, which I found exactly meet my needs. I am looking forward to seeing you in IDIY. All the best, Twinings

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Susan, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback as always! You gave me lots of advice and new expressions which I can use in future at work. Please take care, and have a lovely Sunday!

    ★★★★★
  • ramuza730

    ramuza730

    Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • hotink68044

    hotink68044

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • Aimee20

    Aimee20

    Dear Teacher Susan, Thank you very much for teaching me so kindly the other day. I learned a lot of new phrases from your explanations and alternative sentences. I'm glad I asked you. I would like to ask you again. I hope you have a wonderful week! Best wishes, Aimee

    ★★★★★
  • kagura18

    kagura18

    Thank you for your explanation about the vocabularies. It has helped me well how to use each word appropriately.

    ★★★★★
  • kagura18

    kagura18

    Your human approach has opened my eyes for studying English in a new point of view. Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • Junjun0515

    Junjun0515

    Thank you for checking my work.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Susan, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback! Your corrections and suggestions gave me a lot of ideas in order to write in a more effective and sophisticated way. My writing became much better, and I learned how to do so. Thank you very much for giving me practical advice as always! The situation around the vaccination that you told me gave me hope. I can't wait to see my family, me neither. Please take care and have a lovely day!

    ★★★★★
  • ramuza730

    ramuza730

    Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • Ti

    Ti

    Hi Susan, Thank you for your review. It was difficult for me to express the last sentence in English. But your understanding and comment are right. I think English has more clear subject and verb in a sentence than Japanese. Direct translation from Japanese to English sometimes lack of words. I think the last sentence is one of the examples. Next time I will be care full of this point. Kind regards, Ti

    ★★★★★
  • ast165

    ast165

    Dear Ms. Susan, Thank you very much for your clear and detailed explanation as always. Just reading your explanation and alternative sentences always enrich my vocabulary, such as ‘advocating’ and ‘flourish’. Using determiners and plurals is always difficult for me, but with your constant support, I’ve started to understand. Also, your comment that native speakers seldom use SNS was surprising. I’ll be careful. Thank you for your support again! Best Regards, Ast165

    ★★★★★
  • Yuika2013

    Yuika2013

    Thank you for correcting my mistakes.

    ★★★★★
  • Ti

    Ti

    Hi Susan, Thank you for your review. I enjoyed and learned to find many natural English writing. They are excellent for my to know. I am looking forward to working with you again. Ti

    ★★★★★
  • ast165

    ast165

    Thank very much for your clear, detailed explanations, as always! I found this topic quite difficult, as I needed to explain an abstract and foreign idea to non-Japanese readers. Thanks to your correction, I could understand how the choice of singular or plural , such as 'the Japanese' or 'Japanese people', would make difference in meaning. Your suggestion to use 'renowned' and 'cultivated' will be really useful in my future writing. Also, some phrases you taught me, such as ' place great value on ~' were new to me . You always help me to enrich my vocabulary , which I appreciate the most! Thank you again, and I'm looking forward to working you again soon! Ast165

    ★★★★★

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