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Flick

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.
  • renaxxx

    renaxxx

    Thank you for answering my question! I got it. Since I got a big X on my writing at elementary school, I have never had any confidence in my writings, but your detailed correction and warm comments really encourage me. So, I will practice again and again.

    ★★★★★
  • Kaorin1114

    Kaorin1114

    Thank you for your help.

    ★★★★★
  • Yoshimi09

    Yoshimi09

    Thank you for correcting my sentences. Your correction assist me greatly.

    ★★★★★
  • mica

    mica

    very thanks Flick-san. I would like to hear your philosophy!

    ★★★★★
  • mica

    mica

    Flick-san, A lot of thanks for your polite teaching, and I apologize to be late saying thanks-message. About using an article or a pronoun, I am not good at them yet. I am looking forward to studying English with your support. Thanks and regards, Mica

    ★★★★★
  • Kaorin1114

    Kaorin1114

    Thank you for your help.

    ★★★★★
  • Yoshimi09

    Yoshimi09

    Thank you for correcting my sentences. Your advices encourage me.

    ★★★★★
  • fehewed

    fehewed

    Thank you for your correction!

    ★★★★★
  • renaxxx

    renaxxx

    Thank you for your clear explanations and warm comments! Your correction really encourages me. As we have few teachers skilled in teaching writing at Japanese public school, we can only guess how to write from the writings we have ever read. Many of us are at a loss. So, every single comment you wrote is informative for me.

    ★★★★★
  • az31

    az31

    Hello:) Thank you so much your prompt feedback! I'm glad to receive such praise words. I still don't understand how/when use "a, an, the" so your advice is very helpful me. I'm looking forward for the next time as well. Have a nice weekend:)

    ★★★★★
  • JUN0207

    JUN0207

    Teacher Flick, Thank you so much!

    ★★★★★
  • Yoshimi09

    Yoshimi09

    Thank you for correcting my sentences. When I traveled to Canada, I should have eaten pumpikn pies. I hope to eat them next travel. Thank you for telling this topic.

    ★★★★★
  • jasmine18

    jasmine18

    Thank you so much for your kindly correction. You encouraged me very much. I'll keep it up.

    ★★★★★
  • Yoshimi09

    Yoshimi09

    Thank for correcting my sentences. Your advice encourage me.

    ★★★★★
  • Yoshimi09

    Yoshimi09

    Thank you for correcting my senteces.

    ★★★★★

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