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Harry

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 1692

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
British English
American English
Beginner
Kids
Advanced

Certifications: Cambridge RSA Celta
Announcements: I place a strong emphasis, whether in the classroom or online, on creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where my students can feel completely safe and confident in presenting their work. Also, an environment in which they can have the utmost confidence that their work, no matter how long or short or at whatever level, will be read and corrected with my complete attention. I not only make corrections where necessary, but also make suggestions where appropriate as to how something might be written in a more natural, native-speaker style. My feedback style, although thorough and detailed, is also always encouraging and respectful. I have always enjoyed teaching, whether face-to-face or online, and I get a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from seeing my students' English abilities thrive and grow from week to week.
Hobbies/Travel: My hobbies are surfing, playing in a band with my friends, music, reading and writing, and collecting old books. I live near the beach and go surfing whenever there are some nice waves. I like all kinds of music, especially classical (Beethoven and Bach are my favourites), jazz (Coltrane, Thelonious Monk) and rock and pop (The Beatles, The Who). I have too many favourite books to mention, but one of my all-time favourites is Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield. My love of books is probably why I became a writer myself. I have had two novels published, and am currently working on my third. I also love to travel. I have been to many countries, and have lived in quite a few different ones as well. When I was younger I did a lot of backpacking, especially through Europe. Spain and the Greek Islands were two highlights. I’ve also travelled through South East Asia, which was very beautiful. Of course every new country has new and exciting things to do and see, but the most exciting country I’ve ever been to is Egypt. Seeing the pyramids with my own eyes was amazing! Sadly, I haven’t been to Japan – yet! But I have had many wonderful Japanese students who have all recommended things I should do and see, so I must visit soon.
Message from the instructor: Hello. My name is Harry, and I have been an English teacher since 1997. Through my long experience of classroom, and private one on one teaching, at all levels from Beginners to Advanced, I am familiar with the kinds of mistakes, large and small, that non-native speakers make when writing. Of course many of these mistakes are grammatical. However, mastering written (or spoken) English is also a matter of being able to use a more natural turn of phrase, or a more appropriate word, where required. This is often the difference between a good and an excellent piece of writing. Being a writer myself, I always try to make every sentence as good as it can be. Sometimes they come out perfect first try, other times I have to rewrite – and rewrite! However, the feeling I get when I have written a good sentence or paragraph is always worth the extra effort. That’s why I always pay the utmost care and attention to every word and sentence – both my own and my students. When a sentence or piece of writing scans, it reads easily and naturally. Helping my students to create such naturally flowing writing has always been one of my chief aims as a teacher. However, I understand that this can at times be difficult and frustrating for a student, especially when something they may have spent a long time working on needs correcting. This is why I am always patient, sympathetic, and above all, encouraging, and am always careful to explain any corrections I have made. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you, and in helping you to create the very best writing that you can.

pluot42304

I sincerely thank you for your correcting my sentences. I understood your correction and expression well ,and it encourages me to study English more. Thank you!

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mashroom

Hello Mx. Harry, Your explanation was very helpful for me. It was very fruitful lesson!

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gorichan

Hello, Harry. it's nice to see you here again. Thank you for the corrections you made on my essay. "Humanity" is an uncountable noun, so its pronoun is "its" not "their". You gave me a lot of nice comments. I'm very flattered. Maybe, you can't imagine how happy I am reading your message. Hoping to see you soon again, if not, have a wonderful Christmas time. Yoko

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much.

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bito1131212

Thank you for your helpful corrections. Best regards,

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comet80242

Dear Harry-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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comet80242

Dear Harry-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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Yusuke-0722

Thank you very much for you comments and advice.

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comet80242

Dear Harry-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback and comments. And your suggestions on how I can improve my writing are helpful. Tomoo

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orchid41637

Thank you for checking. It's great help for me as always.

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wakaran

Thank you for correcting my essay. Your explanations were very clear and easy to understand.

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comet80242

Dear Harry-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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gorichan

Hello, Harry. How are you doing? Thank you for the corrections and detailed explanations you made on my essay. Most of all, you gave me many many many wonderful compliments. I'm pretty much happy and flattered. "self-deprecation" is a new word to me. I know some people don't like to use self-deprecation, but I like to use it. It creates a relaxing environment in a conversation and makes listeners smile. hope to see you soon. Yoko

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comet80242

Dear Harry-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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