Instructors

Flick

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 2351

Nationality:: New Zealand

Residence:: New Zealand

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
British English
Australian English

Certifications: I have been a language teacher for over 30 years. and I have completed a variety of ESL courses over the years. I hold a TEOSL Certificate I have extensive knowledge in the mining industry and also in the business development sector. I have completed university papers in English, anthropology, history and political science. My academic and professional life has always been based on English communication, from a number of different angles. Some of my professional activities over the years have been: • trained ESL teacher; • written and oral translations, English to Portuguese and vice a versa. involving the mining industry and the preparation of Brazilian products for export, such as labelling and marketing material; • Translations of books, from Portuguese to English; • the preparation of Brazilian tourist operators to receive international tourists; • information transfer at government level; • the owner-operator of English language school; • development of a 3-day English immersion program for mining company executives, specifically related to Business;
Announcements: I am available every day of the week for requests. However, I will be on leave for the next 8 days. Look forward to recommending again on June 1st.
Hobbies/Travel: My favorite hobby is conservation, outdoor living. and gastronomy. Until recently I lived on a 250 acre property in Minas Gerais, Brasil, where I focused on wildlife conservation and the study of native flora. I have some very interesting animals on my property such as leopards, black jaguars, native wolves, foxes, ant-eaters and many more smaller mammals. I love trekking and I have done some wonderful walks in many different places in Brazil, such as on the Estrada Real, which goes from Rio de Janeiro to Minas Gerais. My love of cooking has developed over the years due to a deep interest for Brasilian food and now my new interest is fusion gastronomy. I have an enormous collection of recipes and hope one day to create a book with my favourite, success proven recipes. I am New Zealand born, and after 20 years living in Brasil I have now returned to my home land. I am living in the North of the North Island, very close to the ocean. I enjoy long walks and riding my bike. As I live in such a tranquil, peaceful place I can concentrate on my work, which I love. Until recently I was involved with information transfer, working with the Brazilian government business development agency in partnership with the governments with which the information was being transferred. Our company was responsible for information transfer with Costa Rica & New Zealand working regarding sustainable tourism and South Africa in regards to the Soccer World Cup. I have always enjoyed travelling and I have visited many countries on work related assignments and also for leisure. The countries I have visited are Australia, England, Portugal, Spain, France, South Africa, USA, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Indonesia. Although I love Brazil dearly, due to its enormous diversity, New Zealand is my place of birth and I am very proud to be a New Zealander as it is such a wonderful country to live. It is so safe and the cultural towards conservation is very advanced.
Message from the instructor: I am a very curious person and because of this I love to learn new things and I am very interested in all topics. The main objective of my style of correction is to come as close as possible to the communicative goals of the text. I believe it is very important for the customer to be able to tell his story in his own words. I prefer to correct grammatical errors and provide good clear reasons for these corrections when needed, and suggest alternative vocabulary if I feel this will add style and value to the text. I also believe each text has its own goals and, depending on its fulfillment, some specific needs. ESL customers, sometimes do not get the text to say exactly what they want it to say. My work consists of, apart from correcting grammatical mistakes, understanding the purpose of each piece of writing and suggesting that which would turn the text into a better one. I only make a meaning-adjustment of a text when needed or requested.

Gaoqiao

Really appreciate your correction and message, which motivates me to study hard. Actually, I like writing essays in English. However, it takes about 30 minutes to write a 200 words essay. I want to keep improving my expressions, also to shorten the time to write it. Therefore, I need your support. Thank you!

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match

Thank you very much for your polite kind message. I try to enhance my skill more. Thank you again!

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st1994

Thank you for you correcting my essay! I enjoyed your advice and comment so much. Thank you very much again. See you soon;)

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ryosukebee1

thank you! drink enough water and protect your skin from UV lay.

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Tawnyowl

Thank you for your comments! I learned a lot of new words from your comments!

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ryosukebee1

thank you!!

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picopico

Dear Mr. Flick I’m sorry not to send the message these days. Recently, my work has been the climax, so my busy days have continued. Unfortunately, this situation may continue by this August. By the way, I heard your country suffered from drought. I hope your life was not affected. In India, now it's not hot, and it's said that March is the best season for sightseeing. Temperature is comfortable, and there is no rainy day. Especially, in March, there is the biggest Indian festival: Holi. Holi is the festival as the harvest festival and the celebration of the coming spring. In this festival, people throw color powder on each other. Many people are looking forward to doing it. I asked my Indian colleague why Indian people like this festival. He answered that color is the god gift beyond the caste system and everyone can enjoy it equally. I love his answer, and I feel it expresses Indian cultures well. One year has passed since I came to India. Thanks to IDIY good teachers like you, I could continue to study English. Many thanks. Thanks & Regards Picopico

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aliceblue31857

Thank you so much for reviewing my writing. I learned a lot of vocabulary alternatives from you.

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ryosukebee1

thank you!

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daidai107

Hello Flick Thank you for asking, I had a good weekend! Additionally, thank you for correcting my essay! I appreciate it!

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aya67

Hi teacher Flick, I appreciate your check and correct that was very easy to understand to me. You told me the other options which alternative words are very helpful. Thank you so much! I enjoy gradually to make sentences. It thanks to you!

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Rei110

Your suggested paraphrase is useful. Thanks a lot and hope to see you soon!

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Yagi-san

Thank you for your kind review! It is very helpful!

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Yuka.Bleu

Dear Flick, Thank you for your feedback!

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Tawnyowl

Thank you for checking my diary entry. I kept Tawny owls for a while. They were cute and clever.

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