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catymcd

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 6330

Nationality:: United Kingdom

Residence:: United Kingdom

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
British English

Certifications: I have five years' experience teaching in UK schools and experience teaching English in French schools. I hold a TEFL qualification. I currently work as an English teacher in France, offering written and oral lessons in person or over Skype. I have a university degree in French and German.
Announcements: * Please note that I am on leave for a few days and will return on Tuesday 3rd May. Thank you * I really enjoy working for IDIY as an English teacher. I am passionate about languages and respect and admire the enthusiasm and dedication of Japanese learners, who I find to be polite, thoughtful, determined, and hard-working. I return my orders within 12 hours, and often much sooner. I know how frustrating it can be to wait for a corrected document when you have deadlines to meet, so I always aim to return a very natural-sounding version of your writing, taking time over detail and with consideration for your audience and the nature of your document. I have a few regular customers with whom I enjoy exchanging short messages in the message box. I love to learn about Japanese culture and very much hope to visit Japan one day. I would love to be able to help you with your English! Best wishes, Catherine
Hobbies/Travel: My hobbies are running, cycling, walking and cooking. I also love to travel and experience different cultures, lifestyles and languages. I have visited Canada, America, South Africa, Thailand, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, Andorra and Holland. I would love to visit Australia, New Zealand and Japan! I also love to spend time with my family and explore France, where we moved to in 2014. I am married with two children, we have two cats and we live in a very beautiful and rural area in the South of France. In July 2021 we will be moving back to England.
Message from the instructor: I pride myself on my accuracy when correcting orders. I love to analyse languages and understand the etymology of words. I aim to correct orders in the most natural style possible so that you can learn to write and speak English as a native speaker.

Uzuho

Thank you very much for your helpful amendment!

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Ryotmr

Thank you as always!

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a12sk

Dear Catymcd, Thank you very much for giving me some advise to my sentence more natural. Your advice is the what I want. I’m looking forward to work with you soon. Sincerely yours, a12sk

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Saeko12

I’m happy to hear that you are well:) Oh, that’s great!! I want to take flowers photos, too. This January, I ran like you and I hurt my foot.lol I need some stretch... Thank you for your checking:)

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nmkh

Dear catymcd, Thank you very much for your precise corrections and kind feedback. I've learned a lot from the corrected text. I'll keep writing so that my sentences can sound as naturally as possible! I'm looking forward to sending you another piece of writing soon. Have a nice weekend! Sincerely, nmkh

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makino1003

Thank you for your speedy correction! And I'm so happy to read your message. I'll try to continue writing in English. Makino

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ot

Thank you for correcting my writing! I recently joined IDIY and I really enjoy to see how native English speakers correct my sentence. Thank you! Best regards, ot

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Emi1127

Hello catymcd, Thanks for correcting my composition. I didn't know the word, 'sequel'. I learned a lot from you!!! Have a nice day :) Sincerely, Emi

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shige53

Dear catymcd, I appreciate your advice. It is very exciting for me to learn English from the native speaker directly. In the future, I would like to work overseas, so I am going to study English harder. Best regards, shige53

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Ryotmr

Thank you so much!

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Ryotmr

Thank you so much!

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Saeko12

I’m so sorry for the late reply... You are so kind! Your checking was not late!! I’m good thanks:) Oh, it must be amazing your 18th birthday !! I’ve never known the word ‘sequel’. And I’m glad that you understood my last sentence:) That’s perfect!! Oh, do you like my avatar? I’m glad that I’ve heard of it:) This is Amabie-Nebuta. Amabie is Japanese monster who saves us from some virus. Nebuta matsuri is a Japanese famous festival in Aomori prefecture and Nebuta is used in the festival. Actually, it was canceled this year so people live in Aomori make this. And I bought this. Thank you for your checking:)

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Ryotmr

Thank you so much!

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nico23

Thank you for your editing.I’ll study English harder.

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nara

Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction and kind message! Fortunately, the Zoom party was very fun and enjoyable. She had been staying at home for two months without teaching job; she was less stressful and she had nothing to relieve or let out. We only talked about fun topic. Stress makes people different. In the future, I would like to see more people whom I had not contacted with for a long long time through this kind of party. I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

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