Instructors

Flick

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 2321

Nationality:: New Zealand

Residence:: New Zealand

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
British English
Australian English

Certifications: I have been a language teacher for over 30 years. and I have completed a variety of ESL courses over the years. I hold a TEOSL Certificate I have extensive knowledge in the mining industry and also in the business development sector. I have completed university papers in English, anthropology, history and political science. My academic and professional life has always been based on English communication, from a number of different angles. Some of my professional activities over the years have been: • trained ESL teacher; • written and oral translations, English to Portuguese and vice a versa. involving the mining industry and the preparation of Brazilian products for export, such as labelling and marketing material; • Translations of books, from Portuguese to English; • the preparation of Brazilian tourist operators to receive international tourists; • information transfer at government level; • the owner-operator of English language school; • development of a 3-day English immersion program for mining company executives, specifically related to Business;
Announcements: I am available every day of the week for requests. However, I will be on leave for the next 8 days. Look forward to recommending again on June 1st.
Hobbies/Travel: My favorite hobby is conservation, outdoor living. and gastronomy. Until recently I lived on a 250 acre property in Minas Gerais, Brasil, where I focused on wildlife conservation and the study of native flora. I have some very interesting animals on my property such as leopards, black jaguars, native wolves, foxes, ant-eaters and many more smaller mammals. I love trekking and I have done some wonderful walks in many different places in Brazil, such as on the Estrada Real, which goes from Rio de Janeiro to Minas Gerais. My love of cooking has developed over the years due to a deep interest for Brasilian food and now my new interest is fusion gastronomy. I have an enormous collection of recipes and hope one day to create a book with my favourite, success proven recipes. I am New Zealand born, and after 20 years living in Brasil I have now returned to my home land. I am living in the North of the North Island, very close to the ocean. I enjoy long walks and riding my bike. As I live in such a tranquil, peaceful place I can concentrate on my work, which I love. Until recently I was involved with information transfer, working with the Brazilian government business development agency in partnership with the governments with which the information was being transferred. Our company was responsible for information transfer with Costa Rica & New Zealand working regarding sustainable tourism and South Africa in regards to the Soccer World Cup. I have always enjoyed travelling and I have visited many countries on work related assignments and also for leisure. The countries I have visited are Australia, England, Portugal, Spain, France, South Africa, USA, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Indonesia. Although I love Brazil dearly, due to its enormous diversity, New Zealand is my place of birth and I am very proud to be a New Zealander as it is such a wonderful country to live. It is so safe and the cultural towards conservation is very advanced.
Message from the instructor: I am a very curious person and because of this I love to learn new things and I am very interested in all topics. The main objective of my style of correction is to come as close as possible to the communicative goals of the text. I believe it is very important for the customer to be able to tell his story in his own words. I prefer to correct grammatical errors and provide good clear reasons for these corrections when needed, and suggest alternative vocabulary if I feel this will add style and value to the text. I also believe each text has its own goals and, depending on its fulfillment, some specific needs. ESL customers, sometimes do not get the text to say exactly what they want it to say. My work consists of, apart from correcting grammatical mistakes, understanding the purpose of each piece of writing and suggesting that which would turn the text into a better one. I only make a meaning-adjustment of a text when needed or requested.

wakaran

Thank you for your helpful suggestions! You have offered me alternative phrases, which allow me to expand my vocabulary. Your comments have boosted my confidence. Thanks again!

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shiiba418

Thank you for your message and guidance. I feel glad, because your message is very empathetic. I will do all the best in my new job! Thank you so much!

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shiiba418

No problem! Thank you for your guidance every time. How was traveling? I hope it was very good. I feel happy for teaching me whenever you have time.

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shiiba418

Thank you so much! Your compliment has been making me happy!

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you for your suggestions and explanations. Your feedback is really helpful. Unfortunately, the circumstances have never changed. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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shiiba418

I learned from your message. I will try to write with the options which you assisted. Thank you for teaching with IDIY.

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you for your suggestions and explanations. Your feedback is really helpful. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you for your suggestions and explanations. Your feedback is really helpful. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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Akihiro2022

Thank you for your support. I will try to remember and use “lighting system”, “lighting”. I want to be able to use the phrase “This appears to me”, too. Thank you again. The last few days, it has been warm in Japan. See you.

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you for your suggestions and explanations. As always, your feedback is really helpful. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late response. Thank you for your suggestions and explanations. I look forward to talking your lesson again.

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you so much for your detailed explanations and suggestions. I learned a lot of new things. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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Akihiro2022

Dear Flick, Thank you so much for your suggesting lots of options for my sentences. I always get enjoyment from learning English here. Thanks and have a good weekend. Akihiro

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shiiba418

Thank you for your guidance and comments. I feel good for hearing that you loves such a monthly market. I want to go next month and I will. I will report about that. I will encounter new things.

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shiiba418

Thank you for your guidance and comments. I will write next dialy soon.

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