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Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

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Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
American English
British English
Australian English
Kids

Certifications: Advanced Diploma of Teaching University of South Australia (Diploma of Teaching). South Australian Teachers Registration, teaching Science, the Arts, Literacy and Numeracy. Certificate in Financial Services and Accounting Certificate in Community Services Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Certificate in Crisis Supporter Counseling I worked 35 years with the Department of Education in South Australia. I lectured at the University of South Australia in multicultural studies and teaching skills. I corrected and graded online Education papers for Bachelor of Education students. I formerly tutored English in South Australia for Families SA. I currently counsel people in crisis for LIfeline- an Australian suicide prevention crisis phone line service.
Announcements: Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping well. I will be temporarily unavailable for family reasons later this week, but be back next week and hope to hear from you then. I always enjoy you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a great positive time and stay happy and healthy. Best regards Joyce.
Hobbies/Travel: I have many hobbies, including caring for my cats and dogs, gardening, fishing and bush walking. I presently live in the far South East of South Australia in a National Park area among the kangaroos and koalas, also near the beach, where I go whale watching. I have lived in Scotland, England and Australia. I love traveling and have also been to several overseas places, including Malaysia and New Zealand. I have stayed in most Australian states and visited, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Townsville, Magnetic Island, The Great Ocean Road, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Adelaide. My favorite country would be Scotland, because I was born there and belong to the clan Gunn. My ancestors include the vikings and Olaf the Black especially.
Message from the instructor: I do three things when I correct a customer's text:- Firstly, I let the writer know exactly which aspects of the text were well written. Giving recognition for good skills will give the writer encouragement to keep doing the right things with their writing. Secondly, I give quality and accurate correction with clear explanations, so the writer can see what may need to be changed and why it will be more naturally English to make the changes. Thirdly, I provide the writer with examples and ideas to improve their writing in a kind and gentle manner, so they will not have hurt feelings or become discouraged in their writing, but rather be uplifted and keen to improve and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the English language. This means both simple natural alternatives and complex expressions with idiomatic sayings can be requested. Every writer is very special to me, and every piece of writing will be treated with the respect and accurate care it deserves to have. I have been helping many students, both young people still in schools as a teacher and more mature adult students at the university for over 40 years. My knowledge of accuracy in business letters and correspondence is excellent, as I have also worked in accounting for manufacturing businesses with a strong customer focus. I believe in building trust and respect between us, so I can help you to reach your full potential and achieve your best.

rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your heartwarming message! Have a wonderful day!!

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comet80242

Dear Joyce-san, Thank you very much for your message. I’m doing well. How have you been doing? I appreciate your prompt response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. >Quote for today: "It takes guts to walk into a burning building; firefighters think differently from other people." Katherine Center When we see a fire, we tend to get upset, but mental control is very important for firefighters. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

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star33944

Thank you for correcting my text. Your feedback helps to improve my English writing skills. I'll keep practicing. See you again soon.

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for checking my email! The phrase “goodwill offering” is helpful for me, and also I have learned some other tips from your comments. Thank you again, and I hope you have a enjoyable weekend. Best regards, Shota

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comet80242

Dear Joyce-san, Thank you very much for your message. I’m doing well. How have you been doing? I appreciate your prompt response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am glad you are my tutor. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya Quote for today: “Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start.”--Jason Collins In Japan, it is still difficult for us to talk openly about homosexuality and same-sex marriage, and we may not even be at the starting point.

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind feedback! Have a wonderful day!!

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with your suggestion for the alternative as always. I found it very helpful together with your comments and tips. Tomoo

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for checking my email. I misunderstood the usage of “advice” and I can understand it correctly thanks to your teaching. Thank you again. Best regards, Shota

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Hideo1975

Thank you for your kind feedback. Your alternative writing is very helpful.

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orchid41637

Thanks. I hope that learning a language opens the door to understanding between you and me.

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your wonderful message to me! I had a headache today, but getting beter because your message encourages me everytime!! Have a lovely day!!

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gorichan

Hello,Joyce. How are you doing? Thank you for the amendments you made on my essay, and I appreciate your nice comments, I'm flattered. In the 5th sentence, it has to be "inexpensively" instead of "inexpensive". When I wrote the sentence I just thought it sounds OK, and didn't think of grammar. As for the last sentence, you gave me the change, " even if I am not so much of a DIY person, though." it sounds perfect, and it must have "of" after "so much". Also, you added "if " after "even", making it a conditional, right? Actually, I'm not a DIY person. So, I meant to say "Even though I am not a DIY person.". I wanted to try the sentence "even I am not a so much DIY person, though." ( I added "so much" and moved "though" to the last. ) I'm not sure that your correction conveys what I meant to say. Maybe.....my sentence doesn't make sense and confused you. I'm very happy to read the alternatives. Thank you so much. I like the phrase "says it all " and "be great cost savings". I will remember them and use them someday. Hoping to see you soon again. Yoko P.S. You call me Yoko, that's nice, thank you.

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind message! Have a wonderful day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for kind feedback everytime! Have a wonderful day!!

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polestar60866

Thank you for all of your useful advices !!!!!!!

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