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Cat90

Cat90

Native language:
English
Total orders:
991
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • American English
  • British English
Certifications
2014-18 PhD in Literature, University of East Anglia 2015 Postgraduate Award in Preparing to Teach, University of East Anglia 2011-12 MA in Studies in Fiction, University of East Anglia (Distinction) 2008-11 BA in English Literature with Creative Writing, University of East Anglia (First Class Hons.) 2006-8 A levels (English Language and Literature, Fine Art, Media Studies, Psychology) A, A, A, A.
Announcements
Hello, my name is Cat. I've been away from IDIY for a while, but now I'm back and I look forward to teaching you! Since I've been away, I've been a and Tutor and then a Lecturer in Creative Writing at a UK university, then I began teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages with the government. I also teach Creative writing freelance with all sorts of companies. I've come back to IDIY so I can do more work with students online. I like to teach students from all over the world and at all sorts of skill levels. I have many years' experience in both critiquing academic writing and in correcting English by foreign students. I can't wait to meet you! Cat
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Message from the instructor
My corrections are very thorough and considered. I give comprehensive, detailed and accurate grammatical explanations. I have a great deal of writing experience (creative, formal, academic, technical) so I understand how best to achieve the desired tone and form of expression in any piece of writing. In the past I taught English Literature to university students, I currently teach poetry and I specialise in one-to-one mentoring and feedback; I think it's important to give each student the effort and attention they deserve, It's also important to encourage and nurture each student, to help them become the best writer they can be. You can expect my feedback to be extremely useful and very positive. I look forward to working with you.
  • miguelde1547

    miguelde1547

    Thank you for your correction. Your advice is helpful particularly in two following points. The explanation about how to use different forms of present tense would be helpful for me to describe a photograph. The difference between “pass” and “pass over” is also helpful, and quite interesting! The spell error of ‘hut’ is due to my carelessness... Thanks a lot again!

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    Thank you for correcting my short essay again! I enjoyed this topic, and I'm glad to read your kind message!

    ★★★★★
  • MISA-OFFICE

    MISA-OFFICE

    Dear Teacher Cat90, Thank you for your passionate corrections. I was moved. I want to be able to write English clear and natural. The illustration you told me is very deep and I will keep in mind. I will make an effort more! Best regards,

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    I see, “the amount” is much easier to understand than “how much”. I’ll take note of it. Thanks!

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    It's difficult to write sentences in English perfectly. Anyway, thank you as always!

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    With your corrections, I was able to realize contradiction in my writing. Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • MISA-OFFICE

    MISA-OFFICE

    Thank you for your kind advice. I can understand your advice. I am so hapy! and exciting! This is the first time that I am taught by native spaeker. I am motivated! Thank you!!!

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    Thank you again! I enjoyed this topic, and I'm happy to read your kind message.

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    I enjoyed this topic and I'm happy to read your kind message, thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • nony2018

    nony2018

    Thank you so much!

    ★★★★★
  • KAZU001

    KAZU001

    Thank you for your kind. I understand what should I do on this exercise. Thank you! Have a nice day.

    ★★★★★
  • sriwamoto

    sriwamoto

    Thank you for advising me. Articles annoys me so I Know what you mean.

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    Thank you! As always, your explanation is clear and easy to understand.

    ★★★★★
  • muckluck

    muckluck

    Dear Cat90, Hello. Thank you so much! Your explanations were very helpful as always. In addition, I thought you understood exactly what I wanted to mean. As you expected, I wanted to write about "seminars about general workplace-related mental health." I've become a bit more confident than before, encouraged by your comments. Thank you again. Sincerely, muckluck

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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