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tomverlaine

tomverlaine

Native language:
English
Total orders:
2103
Nationality:
United States
Residence:
Japan
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • American English
  • Beginner
  • Kids
  • Advanced
  • EIKEN
  • TOEIC
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • Teaching License
Certifications
TEFL/TESOL certified
Announcements
Experienced English teacher from the US, living in Japan
Hobbies/Travel
My favorite hobbies are music, weightlifting, and studying Japanese. My favorite country is Japan, where I live, although I'm from the USA and have family and many friends there. My most interesting visit to another country (besides Japan) was to South Korea in 2011. The highlight of that vacation was visiting the DMZ border of North Korea, which was a very intense experience.
Message from the instructor
My text correction style is somewhat minimalistic, unless a "drastic change" or "formal," etc. is requested, as I do my best to preserve customers' words and ideas, and although I'm strict about grammar and punctuation, I also try to be as intuitive as possible so that my corrections don't result in failing to get the point across that they're trying to make.
  • Sofia

    Sofia

    Thank you for your comments and advices.

    ★★★★★
  • Mai0825

    Mai0825

    Thank you for correcting my English From now on I’m gonna try to do my best !

    ★★★★★
  • eigo0615

    eigo0615

    Dear Tom. Thank you for your detailed explanation for my sentences. I learned a lot from your comment. I am looking forward to taking your proofreading again. Best regards eigo0615

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! I learned the word 'commodity.' It's countable and includes food and other utilities. Now it's autumn in Japan, and it has been cool. It's the best time to use the Disney jacket :) Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • wako38

    wako38

    Dear Tom, Thank you for correcting my writing and your clear explanation. I’ll review the writing immediately. It’s pleasant weather today. I hope you have a great day. Kind regards, wako38

    ★★★★★
  • crimson19024

    crimson19024

    Dear Tom, Thank you for renovating my manuscript to a natural expression. People sometimes ask me for directions on campus but I was not able to answer fluently. So, your feedback was very helpful to me. When I am asked next time, I will be able to answer better than before. You are correct. I live in Santa Cruz, which is near SF. Santa Cruz is a local town but rich in nature. I can enjoy a comfortable climate under the blue sky so I recommend you to come here for your vacation when you have time! Anyway, thank you again for your kind feedback. Best regards,

    ★★★★★
  • cocotarosu21

    cocotarosu21

    Thank you for your help again this time! I learned many things from you! It took long time to send message to you because I was busy by taking online English lesson every day and review correction. I enjoyed your story too! Thanks to you, I keep studying English!

    ★★★★★
  • Tucker

    Tucker

    Dear Tom-san Thank you for your detail explanations as usual. Your guess about my unclear usage of the word "area" is correct. Basically, I used the word "area" as the meaning of "ethnicity". I found that it was difficult for the readers to understand my intention of this composition. Thank you for your advice. Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting with you here. Best Regards, Tucker

    ★★★★★
  • Lavender19

    Lavender19

    Thank you for your correction. I check the basic grammar, and then I will try to make more complex sentences.

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! We visited my in-laws' home. Our daughter had been exciting there because she was happy to meet them. Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for correcting my essay. Your feedback was easy to follow and helpful, as always!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Dear Tom, I appreciate your advice. Have a nice day. Mashroom

    ★★★★★
  • wako38

    wako38

    Dear Tom, Thank you for correcting my writing and your kind message. I understand your explanation! Have a nice day. Kind regards, wako38

    ★★★★★
  • cocotarosu21

    cocotarosu21

    Thank you always! You're been very helpful. Have a great day!

    ★★★★★
  • deeppink26279

    deeppink26279

    Thank you for correcting my errors. I learned a lot of new grammatical things.

    ★★★★★

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