Instructors

Sylvia

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 417

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. *Summer Leave: I shall be taking some leave over the summer months, from end-June to end-September.
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.

makomako2023

Thank you for your detailed feedback.

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wakaran

Thank you for your feedback. It was easy to follow and very helpful! The trip to Italy was very exciting, so I do not regret spending so much money. I want to travel abroad at least once a year, so I will try hard to save money.

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mashroom

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

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lightpink21168

Really appreciatedyour correction with detailed explanation including showcasing examples, thank you very much.

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wakaran

Thank you for correcting my essay. Your suggestions were easy to follow and helpful! I will try to make my essays flow more smoothly.

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makomako2023

Thank you for your feedback. It is useful for me and I can learn a lot.

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wakaran

Thank you for your feedback. It was easy to follow and very helpful as always! I will be more careful not to make typos in the future essays.

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mashroom

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

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HUMHUM

Thank you very much for your comments! They are very helpful for me.

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mashroom

Dear Sylvia, I apprecaite yoru advice! Have a wonderful weekend. Best regards, Mashroom

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wakaran

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

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mashroom

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

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mashroom

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

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violet52897

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

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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.

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