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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.
  • Kawamori

    Kawamori

    Thank you for your kind explanation on the usage of "to work on something." I will try to use this phrase in proper situations.

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Oh!!! Congratulations! Finally you did it! I’m proud of you so much!!! Was it too hard? I can’t imagine that I run 50 kilometers. Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • Morikazu

    Morikazu

    Dear Catymcd san, Many thanks. I really happy to learn from you. Regards, Mokikazu

    ★★★★★
  • ch3cooh

    ch3cooh

    Thank you for your message.

    ★★★★★
  • Morikazu

    Morikazu

    Dear Catymcd san, Many thanks for your reply. It looks to be more animated and vivid sentences. This is an aggressive message. This is very good. Regards, Morikazu

    ★★★★★
  • Kawamori

    Kawamori

    Thank you very much for your correction and warm encouragement.

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction! I'm very pleased to learn a lot of new expressions. Ten years ago, when I lived in China, there were a lot of kinds of problems on food. Farmars inject mercury into cucumbers to grow bigger, reasonable restaurants serve noodles made of plastic, etc. Thanks to the internet, that kind of information spreads very quickly so people could be very careful. However, I still suggest you to go to fancy restaurants if you go to China. Again, I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • Morikazu

    Morikazu

    Dear Catymcd Bonjour! Thank you so much for your reply. I am happy to receive your amendment. A bientot! Best Regards, Morikazu

    ★★★★★
  • Morikazu

    Morikazu

    Many thanks! Have a nice day!

    ★★★★★
  • Luka888

    Luka888

    Thank you so much for correcting my writing! I'm good, thank you. Take care of yourself.

    ★★★★★
  • Kawamori

    Kawamori

    Thank you for your correction and encouragement.

    ★★★★★
  • sunshine

    sunshine

    Dear catymcd Thank you very much for correcting me. Your kind message motivated me to keep writing. I would like to learn from you again. Best regards sunshine

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Thank you for your so kind comments! I like this diary, because I have to write everyday and I think about English so hard. But, speaking is very difficult for me... Maybe I feel a bit embarrassed. But I hope my English skill is better than before. Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    I’m always proud of you:) Are you busy recently? I guess you practice for running so hard! Oh, I’m glad that you like Buzz too:) Thank you for your checking!!

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    I hope you can join this event one day too:) I learnt that I don’t use ‘the way’ before ‘how to’. Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★

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