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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.
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Oh, I remember that you love running!! I would run with you if you lived in Japan too:) I wait for you!haha Thanks for telling me the information. I’ve never used ‘sort of’. I ‘d like to use this as usual:) Thank you for your checking!!

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction and kind message! I'm very pleased to learn new expressions. It is great when someone introduces me their girlfriend or boyfriend and they make a good match for each other. However, it is very awkward when it is a bad match. Again, I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction and kind message! The guide book says that foreigners should be careful, especially at the airport. I tried not to be ripped off and overreacted... On the first day, the driver kept saying that he had given many Japanese customers a ride and they were very generous. I must be the worst Japanese ever to him. I want to use the expression of "under one's breath" some day! Again, I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms catymcd, Thank you very much for your kind corrections and answers to my questions! I understand them well.

    ★★★★★
  • Hpp

    Hpp

    Thank you !

    ★★★★★
  • mobydick-ahab13

    mobydick-ahab13

    Thank you for your correcting of my sentences.

    ★★★★★
  • Masayo888

    Masayo888

    Dear Catymcd, Thank you for the advice, I am very glad to receive the reply from you! Have a wonderful day. Yamazaki

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction! I will be very careful on tense. Many students count how many classes they have in the month and calcurate their attendance rate; they often skip classes as they planned. However, students who want to skip classes tend to be not smart. They often miscalcurate and expose theirselves to be expelled. Again, I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction! I'm very happy to learn a lot new expressions. The expression of "to tout for customers" reminded me a taxi driver at Yangon airport in Myanmar. This will be my next composition. I would be grateful if you accept my request next time. Again, I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • mobydick-ahab13

    mobydick-ahab13

    Thank you for your help. Sorry I used unconscious but I wanted to use uncomfortable. Thank you for your comment which is very helpful for me.

    ★★★★★
  • megtina

    megtina

    Thank you for your corrections! I understood how I can use ”condone” in what kind of situations. It helped a lot :)

    ★★★★★
  • mobydick-ahab13

    mobydick-ahab13

    Thank you for your help. Signs in public place is important problem of Japan. I hove it be solved. Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • kokof0528

    kokof0528

    Thank you for your corrections. They are very clear. I will review them and improve my skill!

    ★★★★★
  • mobydick-ahab13

    mobydick-ahab13

    Thank you for correcting my sentences.

    ★★★★★
  • Kya-chan

    Kya-chan

    Your detailed feedback was really helpful and it made me motivated to study English more! Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★

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