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Kattay

Kattay

Native language:
English
Total orders:
395
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • British English
  • Business English
  • Beginner
  • Kids
  • Advanced
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • EIKEN
  • TOEIC
  • Teaching License
Certifications
BA Honours Degree. Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Teaching. Master's Degree in Testing. Postgraduate Diplomas in Careers Guidance, Education & Counselling
Announcements
I have lived in nine different countries around the world and have travelled extensively. I have over 30 years experience of teaching English to all ages as well as all levels (beginners to advanced) in both educational and corporate settings. My background is in testing English and I have written and developed various global tests such as a placement test for young learners for British Council and Tests of English for Seafarers, Offshore workers and also Cruise Ship staff. I have also co-authored an English E-learning course for Engineers (basic level) and carried out proof reading and editing work for Maritime training organisations. I'm a fully qualified careers guidance counsellor and provide young people with guidance and motivational life coaching support.
Hobbies/Travel
I enjoy travelling, particularly to places off the beaten track and I’m also passionate about arts and crafts and helping to support local artists, particularly in developing countries. I'm really interested in knitting, embroidery and sashiko, a Japanese technique used to repair garments. It's an artform that has become incredibly popular in the UK. I also like to spend time doing knitwear design & upholstery. I am a keen gardener and also enjoy leisure activities such as hiking and swimming. I like football and I’m a season ticket holder for Burnley Football Club, a small club in the Premier League, so I try to attend as many home games as possible.
Message from the instructor
Hi there! I love writing and I'm looking forward to working with you! It's great to have the chance to read through your ideas and opinions about different topics and images and provide feedback on your English writing. I have a background in teaching, assessment and test development and so will have a clear understanding of your individual, English language level and ability. My aim is to help you further progress in your English writing skills by correcting, giving feedback and suggesting different ways of saying things in order to communicate effectively. Writing in another language can also be enriching; it can help clarify thoughts and emotions as well as enhance and access career opportunities.
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello, Mx. Kattay, I appreciate your advice! Have a nice week!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello Mx. Kattay, I appreciate your advice!

    ★★★★★
  • comet80242

    comet80242

    Dear Kattay-san, Thank you very much for your message. How have you been doing? I appreciate your response to this matter. The alternative sentences with expressions you have offered are very useful for me. I am looking forward to working with you next time. Best regards, Ikufumi Moriya

    ★★★★★
  • Hikaru123

    Hikaru123

    I apologize for the late reply. I’m grateful for your excellent suggestions and clear explanations. As for the second sentence, I should have used ‘lift’ because we went in the car. I’m looking forward to taking your lesson again!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello Mx. Kattay, Thank you for your advice! As always, this lesson was very useful for me!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello Mx. Kattay, I appreciate your advice. There are many useful information you taught me. I wish you a pleasant week end.

    ★★★★★
  • ramuza730

    ramuza730

    Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello Mx. Kattay, This lesson was also very fruitful for me. I appreciate your great advice!

    ★★★★★
  • Orange0103

    Orange0103

    Dear Kattay, Thank you very much for your feedback and suggestions. I would like to keep practicing. Best regards, Orange0103

    ★★★★★
  • Daiki0929

    Daiki0929

    I appreciate your great help!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello, thank you for your advice!

    ★★★★★
  • mashroom

    mashroom

    Hello, Thank you for your gracious explanation!

    ★★★★★
  • idiyt27384

    idiyt27384

    Nice to meet you. Thank you very much for correcting my essay and giving advices so kindly. It was easy to understand how to write an essay . Your advices encouraged me a lot. I'm looking forward to working with you again too.

    ★★★★★
  • TWININGS

    TWININGS

    Thank you for your correction, which is very helpful. I wanted to describe more but there is a word count limitation. I need the ability to make clear and concise sentences so that I can include the contents you suggested me.

    ★★★★★
  • telescope

    telescope

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★

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