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Sylvia

Sylvia

Native language:
English
Total orders:
376
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Teaching License
  • British English
  • Beginner
  • Kids
  • Advanced
  • TOEFL
Certifications
. BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Illlustration and Art History . RSA TEFL Certificate (Grade 1) . CELTA Cert. (Grade 'B') . DALF (Diploma in Advanced French Studies) Certification . CPD Certifications in the fields of EFL/ESOL methodology; phonology and neurodiversity.
Announcements
I am adept at grading my language to suit the customer's level and always aim to give clear and easily understandable explanations when correcting customers' texts. I take an empathetic approach to teaching and by offering encouragement as well as guidance, I like to help my customers feel more confident about their writing skills. *A note to all my regular customers: After a short break, I am now available again.
Hobbies/Travel
My interests are very much arts-based. I enjoy theatre and cinema - I have a particular interest in foreign-language films - and I like to visit art galleries and museums as often as I can. As a former illustrator, my main form of relaxation is drawing and painting. I read a lot too, and although my bedtime reading is usually a contemporary novel, I'm also a keen newspaper reader - my ideal Sunday is being curled up in a comfortable arm chair with a pot of coffee and a newspaper! Since I used to do some work as a tour guide in London, I remain very interested in the city's history and famous literary figures - Charles Dickens is a favourite! I've lived in both Germany and France, and have travelled to several other countries in Europe. I think France is probably my favourite country, as I love both the language and the culture, as well as its beautiful cities and country villages and its varied landscape. I haven't had the opportunity to visit Japan yet, but I certainly hope to do so one day!
Message from the instructor
My approach to text correction is always thorough, and I aim to clarify the corrections I've made in a way that can be easily understood. Having worked as a TEFL teacher for many years, I have developed a style of tutoring that is both empathetic and compassionate and am therefore adept in being able to give correction in a warm and encouraging manner. I want the writer whose work I am correcting to feel that I have helped them not only to improve their writing skills, but also to feel more confident when writing in English.
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback. It was easy to follow and helpful, as always!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Dear Sylvia, I appreciate your advice! Have a nice weekend. Best regards, Mashroom

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Dear Sylvia, I appreciate your advice. Thanks to you, this exercise was very fruitful! Have a wonderful weekend. Best regards, Mashroom

    ★★★★★
  • violet52897

    violet52897

    Thank you so much for your corrections and useful advice. I really enjoy writing English.

    ★★★★★
  • violet52897

    violet52897

    Thank you very much for checking my sentences. Your amendments and explanations are very clear although it took me a little while to understand them. I would be happy if you check mine again soon.

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for your feedback! You gave me a lot of useful information, which I have read many times to understand completely.

    ★★★★★
  • daidai107

    daidai107

    Dear Sylvia Thank you for empathizing my essay. Also, I appreciate your detailed feedback. I will keep honing my skills in order to write more natural English. Have a nice holiday! Kind regards,

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello Ms. Sylvia, This your explanation was also very helpful for me! I appreciate your great advice!

    ★★★★★
  • pluot42304

    pluot42304

    I sincerely thank you for your correcting my sentences. I understood your correction and expression well ,and it encourages me to study English more. Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • Orange0103

    Orange0103

    Dear Sylvia, Thank you very much for your feedback and message. Your advice is very helpful for me to understand the more natural way to express my thoughts. I would like to keep practice. I live in Tokyo but it is very hot. Yesterday, the Tokyo Paralympics started. I had a few summer holidays but I could not go out because of the pandemic and continuous heavy rains. Therefore, I enjoyed the games of the Tokyo Olympics on TV. Have a good day! Best regards, Orange0103

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! According to the 1st sentence, I learned that we use the phrase "to pick someone up from somewhere." I will use it correctly in my future diary entries. Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • Hikaru123

    Hikaru123

    Thank you very much for your detailed explanation! As you suggested me, I’ll try to use “really”, “because” and “I think” effectively and naturally next time. I’m looking forward to taking your lesson again!

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Sylvia, Thank you very much for your really helpful and thoughtful feedback as always! I learned many new expressions and natural ways of saying, especially I think I understand the difference between "find" and "feel" for the first time. I will continue trying to use them and check if my understanding is correct ;) A bientot!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello! Thank you for your great advice!

    ★★★★★
  • maccas37611

    maccas37611

    Thank you for the corrections with clear explanations. In the writing, I wanted to say that we cannot compare the two countries. Because Japan and Ireland have different working environment, so the premises are not the same. Apologies for the confusion.

    ★★★★★

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