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Desiree

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.
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you very much

    ★★★★★
  • torug3

    torug3

    Thanks for your correction. I'm sorry that I made an easy spelling mistakes. Proofreading is important as you said. I guess the winter is harder in Canada, so I should not say complaint in warm Japan :D Anyway, please stay in healthy and have a wonderful day. See you soon. Toru

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    I am happy to know you like the phrase "rugby being on the unlucky list." I think it is quite well written. I continue the 2nd and 3rd sentences, and I meant Japanese people remember...... but actually, yours sounds much better, as every country team played with a great team spirits. Thank you so much. Yoko

    ★★★★★
  • Sananasa

    Sananasa

    Dear Desiree Thank you for your confirmation. I really appreciate your help. I can understand more natural way of saying. I want to keep in learning. I hope you are having a good week too. It's getting colder, So please take care of yourself. Sincerely, Sana

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    Wow! You remember my weak point in the last assignment, which I asked you to check. You gave me a helpful reminder and I have been trying since them. Thank you, Desiree. Yoko

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    That's right! Thank you for reminding me. I should think and write in English, English must come to my thinking first before Japanese, when I write a English sentence.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thank you for your feedback and suggestions which I can improve my sentences. Tomoo

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thank you for your feedback and corrections with useful tips. They are very helpful to develop my skill to construct simple and concise sentences. Tomoo

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • ChisatoKoma

    ChisatoKoma

    Dear Desiree: Thank you for your correction and answering my question. I think I follow your lesson. It was very helpful and interesting to me. But I feel it is difficult to understand English grammar only by logic, so I would like to practice more and more. Best regards, plantain93440

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    Thank yo so much for the corrections and the advise you gave me.

    ★★★★★
  • heidina

    heidina

    Thank you very much!

    ★★★★★

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