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Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
American English
British English
Australian English
Kids

Certifications: Advanced Diploma of Teaching University of South Australia (Diploma of Teaching). South Australian Teachers Registration, teaching Science, the Arts, Literacy and Numeracy. Certificate in Financial Services and Accounting Certificate in Community Services Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Certificate in Crisis Supporter Counseling I worked 35 years with the Department of Education in South Australia. I lectured at the University of South Australia in multicultural studies and teaching skills. I corrected and graded online Education papers for Bachelor of Education students. I formerly tutored English in South Australia for Families SA. I currently counsel people in crisis for LIfeline- an Australian suicide prevention crisis phone line service.
Announcements: Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping well. I will be temporarily unavailable for family reasons later this week, but be back next week and hope to hear from you then. I always enjoy you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a great positive time and stay happy and healthy. Best regards Joyce.
Hobbies/Travel: I have many hobbies, including caring for my cats and dogs, gardening, fishing and bush walking. I presently live in the far South East of South Australia in a National Park area among the kangaroos and koalas, also near the beach, where I go whale watching. I have lived in Scotland, England and Australia. I love traveling and have also been to several overseas places, including Malaysia and New Zealand. I have stayed in most Australian states and visited, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Townsville, Magnetic Island, The Great Ocean Road, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Adelaide. My favorite country would be Scotland, because I was born there and belong to the clan Gunn. My ancestors include the vikings and Olaf the Black especially.
Message from the instructor: I do three things when I correct a customer's text:- Firstly, I let the writer know exactly which aspects of the text were well written. Giving recognition for good skills will give the writer encouragement to keep doing the right things with their writing. Secondly, I give quality and accurate correction with clear explanations, so the writer can see what may need to be changed and why it will be more naturally English to make the changes. Thirdly, I provide the writer with examples and ideas to improve their writing in a kind and gentle manner, so they will not have hurt feelings or become discouraged in their writing, but rather be uplifted and keen to improve and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the English language. This means both simple natural alternatives and complex expressions with idiomatic sayings can be requested. Every writer is very special to me, and every piece of writing will be treated with the respect and accurate care it deserves to have. I have been helping many students, both young people still in schools as a teacher and more mature adult students at the university for over 40 years. My knowledge of accuracy in business letters and correspondence is excellent, as I have also worked in accounting for manufacturing businesses with a strong customer focus. I believe in building trust and respect between us, so I can help you to reach your full potential and achieve your best.

rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Have a lovely day!!

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with insightful suggestions and tips as always. This is another difficult subject for me to describe a scenery, but a good realistic exercise again. Tomoo

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comet80242

Dear Joyce-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. In Japan, we are still spending cold days. It's warm in Australia, isn't it? When the pandemic settles down, I would like to visit the Sydney Opera House and other tourist spots and beautiful beaches in Australia. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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polestar60866

Thanks for always the lovely comments and helpful advices !!!!!!!!!!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind feedback everytime! Have a lovely day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your heartwarming message! Have a lovely day!!

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your enthusiastic teaching, and I will remember how to use “Some say something, but others say something.” Have a good day tomorrow, too! All the best, Shota

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masaki0730

Thanks a lot!

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wakaran

Thank you for correcting my essay and giving me some alternative expressions. As the word you quoted, I have noticed that the way native English speakers think is different from that of native Japanese speakers by learning English, and this is really interesting.

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Hikaru123

I apologize for the late reply. I’m grateful for your giving excellent explanations and providing many alternative sentences. I’ve learned a lot! I’m looking forward to taking your lesson again.

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makikotakubo

I am always grateful for your help. I've learend a lot from you!

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Tomoofk

Thanks for your feedback with tips and suggestion for the alternative. I found it very natural and will use expressions there. Tomoo

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Have a lovely day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for you kind feedback! I learned a lot from you. Have a lovely day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for heartwarming message! Have a lovely day!!

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