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MagdaVirag

MagdaVirag

Native language:
English
Total orders:
743
Nationality:
Canada
Residence:
Canada
Skills
  • American English
  • British English
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • Advanced
Certifications
● Post-doctoral studies (1986-87), Stanford University, Stanford Ca. ● PhD (1985), Department of Comparative Literature, University of Alberta. Area: English, French, and German Romantic drama. Degree awarded with distinction. ● MA (1980), Department of Comparative Literature, University of Alberta. Area: Romantic lyric poetry (English, French, German). ● BA (1977), Double Honors, English and French, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ● Editorial training and certification as editor, The Urban Writer ● Editorial training and certification, MDPI. ● Member of Linked-In and H-War, among others. ● University research grants for study in German federal archives and USHMM, Washington. ● Invited participant, “Heimat in Europa;” CDU conference, German Bundestag. ● Major undergraduate and graduate fellowships and research grants, including DAAD scholarship for studies at University of Bonn and SSHRCC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Stanford, Ca.
Announcements
I am patient, knowledgeable, and thorough. With many years' experience in teaching English at all levels, I am intimately aware of the unique difficulties that English poses for Asian students. Positive criticism combines with increasing confidence to lead to an increasing mastery of English.
Hobbies/Travel
I love travelling, gardening, reading, sewing, and cats. I have visited the USA and most countries in Europe. My first visit to Asia was to the Philippines several years ago. My favorite country is perhaps Hungary, for my family lived there from 1724 to 1946.
Message from the instructor
I am patient, knowledgeable, and thorough. With many years' experience in teaching English at all levels, I am intimately aware of the unique difficulties that English poses for Asian students. Positive criticism combines with increasing confidence to lead to an increasing mastery of English.
  • ternary50620

    ternary50620

    Thank you for the useful corrections and advice. That was very helpful and makes me feel writing is very enjoyable.

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, Wow, the leaves have already turned yellow in your garden. It must be beautiful but I know it’s a hard work to sweep up fallen leaves! Thank you for your warm words about my daughter. She is doing well. Today, we took a walk to the temple in our neighbor, Kuhonbutsu or Joshinji Temple. It has the picturesque alley under maple trees and wonderful gardens abandoned in trees. The leaves haven’t changed their color yet, but we had a pungent scent of gingko nuts. Best regards, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, I am glad you consider me a friend because I feel exactly the same way! I love reading your message that brings me beautiful sights of the countryside and warm feelings. My daughter is doing well and attending school. Thank you for your compassion. I appreciate for your advice about the present tense. I first used the present tense to explain the synopsis , but I changed it to the past tense. Now I understand! I heard it got cold there, take care of yourself. All best, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. As always, your explanations were easy to follow and helpful!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Dear MagdaVirag, I am grateful for your advice. Have a nice weekend. Best regards, Mashroom

    ★★★★★
  • zawa_duck-lover

    zawa_duck-lover

    Thank you very much! Your corrections are helpful.

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. It was easy to follow and helpful! I’m glad to find that you are a cat lover!

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, I really appreciate for your support and warm words. Your kindness and wisdom empower me. I’m sure my daughter overcome this challenge! Sincerely yours, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★
  • kimmie258529

    kimmie258529

    Dear Ms. MagdaVirag, Thank you very much for your very quick response and kind comments!!

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, Thank you for your support and recommendation. I immediately looked for Russel’s “What I Have Lived For” and read it. I had never read Russel’s writings, but I was impressed. Hopefully I could say “I have found it worth living, and would gladly live it again.” in my later years. All best wishes, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, As always, I really appreciate for your kind advice. I think you said that you had snow in Canada a while ago, but summer is just around the corner already! I hope you have a good weekend doing your garden. Warm regards, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★
  • HUMHUM

    HUMHUM

    Thank you very much!

    ★★★★★
  • violet52897

    violet52897

    Dear Magda Virag, This was third time I asked you to check my English. Thank you so much! You always encourage me to keep going.

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Dear MagdaVirag, Nice to meet you. I appreciate your advice! Have a wonderful weekend. Best regards, Mashroom

    ★★★★★
  • Ebiharumaki

    Ebiharumaki

    Dear MagdaVirag, Thank you for your feedback. I have learned a new word “spillage “. I’m using it next time. Cherry blossoms have. Finally, finally started to bloom in Tokyo! Warm regards, Ebiharumaki

    ★★★★★

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