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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.
  • Fumito

    Fumito

    Dear Catherine, Thank you for your corrections and suggestions. These are quite helpful for my study. Particularly, your explanation on an use of these/those are very informative! Many thanks, Fumito

    ★★★★★
  • judymoody

    judymoody

    Thank you very much for your quick response. My long time questions about belonging school club activity have been solved thanks to you. I would definitely use "friendly match" from now on. Thank you again.

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    I have never learnt that ‘quite a few’ means ‘a lot’! ...Or I might just forget that...haha I want to introduce Japan for you someday:) Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • Yuko513

    Yuko513

    Thank you so much for editing my writing. The words you showed me were not in my usable vocabulary, even though I had learned them. Now I added them to my vocab. Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Really?! You are amazing...!! Actually, I onlt had run marathon when I was a student.haha When did you start marathons? I hope you’ll have a lovely marathon day on Sunday:)!!! And I also hope you will not lost way! haha Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • ch3cooh

    ch3cooh

    Thank you very much for your message.

    ★★★★★
  • mizue925

    mizue925

    Thank you! Fyi, the bar says each bar contains at least 20 crickets... it was powdered so thank god I didn't see any tiny skinny legs sticking out from the bar...

    ★★★★★
  • idiykn11

    idiykn11

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Oh!! You are so full of energy!!lol You were able to run 15 miles even if you got lost! Amazing:)! I want you to try a full marathon. I think you can do it!! But I think you didn’t get lost ‘a bit’, don’t you?haha You are right! You made me smile on the train:) Yes, I think so too. Most important is our health. Thank you for your kind comments and your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • miho82

    miho82

    Thank you for your quick response and great comments! I hope you have a nice day!

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Yes, they’re so beautiful and so delicious:)! I looked up some information of Wagashi and I also think you can eat them! I hope you’ll come to Japan someday and you’ll eat Wagashi with Macha:) Thank you for your checking!!

    ★★★★★
  • roro

    roro

    Thank you for editing my writing. This assignment is a heartwarming tale. But it is difficult to explain to the girl reasonably.

    ★★★★★
  • picopico

    picopico

    Thank you for your quickly correct. Your advice is meaningful.

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    No problem! IDIY’s support office was very kind:) Oh, I’m so glad that you’re interested in Kyoto! There are lots of beautiful temples and shrines. In spring and autumn, there are blooming Sakura and Momiji. Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction! I'm so glad to learn many natural expressions. I think that you might have head of people called 'monster parents (Japanglish)' who are easily upset when the situation was not the same as they expcted. One of friends who works for an elementary school told me that it was really difficult to make parents obey the school rules. Some mothers  don't understand why they cannot drill holes on the field with their high-heeled shoes. Again, I reallu appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★

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