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Desiree

Desiree

Native language:
English
Total orders:
1380
Nationality:
Canada
Residence:
Costa Rica
Skills
  • American English
Certifications
B.A. (Hons.) - McMaster University - Geography and G.I.S. Post-graduate certificate - McMaster University - G.I.S. Years of experience working with IDIY with excellent ratings and feedback.
Announcements
I am a Canadian-born native English speaker now residing in Costa Rica. I have a university degree and a post-graduate certificate in G.I.S. (Geographical Information Systems) from McMaster University. I have visited many cultures for extended periods of time and teach children English in an area where there is no opportunity to practice. I understand the frustrations and excitement of learning a new language and way of thinking. My proofreading style encompasses three areas: 1) checking your English for grammatical errors and use of everyday English; 2) making sure your meaning comes across to the reader even though it is crossing both language and cultural differences; 3) offering suggestions to improve the style and construction of your composition. I enjoy working for IDIY and their clients because I enjoy teaching while at the same time it gives me the opportunity to learn about the Japanese culture.
Hobbies/Travel
My hobbies include breeding and photographing horses, horseback riding, making cheese and gardening. My favorite countries are Canada, Costa Rica, and Indonesia. I have also visited the Solomon Islands, the Dominican Republic, Curacao, England, Spain, Italy, Fiji, and the U.S.A.
Message from the instructor
My text correction style encompasses three areas: 1) checking your English for grammatical errors and use of everyday English; 2) making sure your meaning comes across to the reader even though it is crossing both language and cultural differences; 3) offering suggestions to improve the style and construction of your composition.
  • shida

    shida

    Dear Desiree, Thank you very much for your useful suggestions. I'll try to avoid long sentences. Best wishes, shida

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Thank you for your advice. When my husband and I were on our honeymoon, he showed some tricks to other tourists from Australia at a beer hall in Germany. He didn't, still doesn't, speak English at all, but the tourists really enjoyed his tricks even without words. I thought magic tricks were as great a communication tool as languages.

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Thanks for letting me know the famous English quotation. I didn't know that. I googled the quotation, and found it very famous. I could use that when I have a chance to talk about telling lies.

    ★★★★★
  • yoko41

    yoko41

    Dear Desiree san Thank you very much for correcting my sentences! Yes, almost always, I am thinking in Japanese first, and I translate to English. As you said, I will try to think in English! Thank you, Yoko

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Your words sound profound. Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • shida

    shida

    Dear Desiree-sensei, Thank you for your great help. shida

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Your advice made sense to me. Thanks for your revisions.

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Thank you for your explanation of the word, "join." I've learned from you again.

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    I'm sorry for my belated thank-you message. When I talk about my dream, I'll say "My dream is to ..." Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • io9900

    io9900

    Dear Desiree, Thank you for the corrections, and the advice on length of a sentence. I will keep that in mind! io9900

    ★★★★★
  • Pasery

    Pasery

    Dear teacher Desiree Thank you so much for your teaching. I learned a lot. I hope to see you next time again soon. Thank you and kind regards, Pasery

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    I like your correction to the 5th sentence. It expresses my idea more clearly. Thank you :-D

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    I was a bit disappointed that I found an obvious mistake that I made, that was "attractive," in my composition. I should've paid more attention. I like your correction, from "energy" to "mental energy." Also the corrections in the last sentence made sense. Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • kalako

    kalako

    Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★
  • hiromi110528

    hiromi110528

    Thank you for your advice including tipping. I think I have to try some tipping situations, and I'll get used to it through a lot of mistakes. For the chance to travel abroad, I'll improve my English skills!

    ★★★★★

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