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Desiree

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 1380

Nationality:: Canada

Residence:: Costa Rica

Skills

American English

Certifications: B.A. (Hons.) - McMaster University - Geography and G.I.S. Post-graduate certificate - McMaster University - G.I.S. Years of experience working with IDIY with excellent ratings and feedback.
Announcements: I am a Canadian-born native English speaker now residing in Costa Rica. I have a university degree and a post-graduate certificate in G.I.S. (Geographical Information Systems) from McMaster University. I have visited many cultures for extended periods of time and teach children English in an area where there is no opportunity to practice. I understand the frustrations and excitement of learning a new language and way of thinking. My proofreading style encompasses three areas: 1) checking your English for grammatical errors and use of everyday English; 2) making sure your meaning comes across to the reader even though it is crossing both language and cultural differences; 3) offering suggestions to improve the style and construction of your composition. I enjoy working for IDIY and their clients because I enjoy teaching while at the same time it gives me the opportunity to learn about the Japanese culture.
Hobbies/Travel: My hobbies include breeding and photographing horses, horseback riding, making cheese and gardening. My favorite countries are Canada, Costa Rica, and Indonesia. I have also visited the Solomon Islands, the Dominican Republic, Curacao, England, Spain, Italy, Fiji, and the U.S.A.
Message from the instructor: My text correction style encompasses three areas: 1) checking your English for grammatical errors and use of everyday English; 2) making sure your meaning comes across to the reader even though it is crossing both language and cultural differences; 3) offering suggestions to improve the style and construction of your composition.

nwsl983

Thanks a lot!

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with suggestions for the alternatives. I found them very helpful to improve my writing skill. Tomoo

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gorichan

Hello, Desiree. Don't say sorry. It was a huge trouble you got in! So sorry. I know how bad it is, and I can hardly spend a day, or even an hour without the access of internet. OK, I'm gonna try to use contractions in my essay. I need to learn English writing in casual way first. Thank you for the advice. I'm always happy having you as an ESL teacher. See you. Yoko

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Uetty

Thank you for your advice.

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gorichan

Hello , Desiree. Your nice comment flattered me a lot. Recently we can't go abroad. I have not travelled other countries for ages, so I feel I can't speak English as well as before, like said "Use it, or lose it" But you mentioned my progress of English writing. That encourages me to study. I appreciate it. I always enjoy studying with you. Have a good one. See you. Yoko

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goldenrod33897

Desiree, thank you for your warm advices. These are very helpful for me. “Stress usually puts up barriers to learning.” I totally agree. I will keep devoting my time to learning English with relaxing and fun. Hidemi

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gorichan

Dear Desiree "it is more natural in English to use an adjective rather than the phrase starting with 'of'." Thank you for this good advice. I will try. I always appreciate for your detailed corrections and advice. Stay safe and healthy Yoko

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much

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thistle24038

Thank you for correcting my entry. I could learn a lot from your corrections. Keep safe!

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much.

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gorichan

Hello Desiree Sorry, you've got a cold in such circumstance.... People are sensitive about being healthy or not. We stupidly try not to cough in public, even when we just feel uncomfortable on throat. Thank you so much for the corrections and the nice message. I'm flattered. Stay warm and take lot of water. I hope you get better soon. Yoko

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nac777

Dear Desiree, Thank you for your comments. I'll refer to your comments from now on. Regards.

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yumi-pyon

Dear Desiree: Thank you for your correcting my writing! It was so nice learning natural expressions. I'm happy that you said so about my studying. By using idiy, I'll try to increase my vocabulary. Warm regards, yumi-pyon

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gorichan

Thank you for the corrections and advice. I will check how many words in a sentence I write. approve of... can better (verb) one-on-one time with (SB) I will try them. Stay safe and have a wonderful new year. Yoko

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gorichan

Thank you for the corrections and the message you wrote to me. Stay safe and have a good day. Yoko

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