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catymcd

Native language:
English
Total orders:
6330
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • Teaching License
  • British English
Certifications
I have five years' experience teaching in UK schools and experience teaching English in French schools. I hold a TEFL qualification. I currently work as an English teacher in France, offering written and oral lessons in person or over Skype. I have a university degree in French and German.
Announcements
* Please note that I am on leave for a few days and will return on Tuesday 3rd May. Thank you * I really enjoy working for IDIY as an English teacher. I am passionate about languages and respect and admire the enthusiasm and dedication of Japanese learners, who I find to be polite, thoughtful, determined, and hard-working. I return my orders within 12 hours, and often much sooner. I know how frustrating it can be to wait for a corrected document when you have deadlines to meet, so I always aim to return a very natural-sounding version of your writing, taking time over detail and with consideration for your audience and the nature of your document. I have a few regular customers with whom I enjoy exchanging short messages in the message box. I love to learn about Japanese culture and very much hope to visit Japan one day. I would love to be able to help you with your English! Best wishes, Catherine
Hobbies/Travel
My hobbies are running, cycling, walking and cooking. I also love to travel and experience different cultures, lifestyles and languages. I have visited Canada, America, South Africa, Thailand, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, Andorra and Holland. I would love to visit Australia, New Zealand and Japan! I also love to spend time with my family and explore France, where we moved to in 2014. I am married with two children, we have two cats and we live in a very beautiful and rural area in the South of France. In July 2021 we will be moving back to England.
Message from the instructor
I pride myself on my accuracy when correcting orders. I love to analyse languages and understand the etymology of words. I aim to correct orders in the most natural style possible so that you can learn to write and speak English as a native speaker.
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Yes! It meant for promoting their book! I learnt that ‘keep in touch’ is used with someone. Thanks for telling me about this:) I like this area so much, so I hope I could be some help!! Thank you for your checking!

    ★★★★★
  • miho82

    miho82

    Thank you for your comments, and alternatives. It helped me a lot. Thank again!

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★
  • michelle_jp

    michelle_jp

    Dear catymcd, Thank you very much for your prompt response and clear correction on my writing. And also thank you for your warm comment. I feel my foot is getting stronger day by day, so next time I hope I can post about my normal, bipedal walking life. Best Regards, Kaji

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Thank you for answering my question!! I clearly understood that meaning! So, the students in my class are reduced by someone quitting! Right? And I thought that progressive is used in just time. English is difficult...! Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • gorichan

    gorichan

    Wonderful! I like your sentences. Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • Takayuki_I

    Takayuki_I

    Thank you for answering my question as well.

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    Thank you for your kind words always! Actually, my recent hobby is photography! I’ve just started to take photos in this year. So I’m beginner at the moment:) Thank you for looking at my profile picture!! I’m glad that you liked it! Thank you for checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    I’m so sorry for the negative words! Actually, I was so tired this day. But after weekend, I got well than before:) Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    ‘Gosyuin means when people receive a special stamp for visiting a shrine.’ This sentence means what I wanted to say! Thank you so much:) I also want to use this sentence in another situation!! Thank you for your checking!!

    ★★★★★
  • idiykn11

    idiykn11

    Thank you for your quick response. I understand your detailed advice very much.

    ★★★★★
  • Kii

    Kii

    Thank you for editing the sentences. Hope to work with you more of my daily assignments.

    ★★★★★
  • Saeko12

    Saeko12

    It is difficult for me to use ‘worry about’ or ‘be worried about’. I was able to sleep well last night, but I was so sleepy today.haha Thank you for your checking:)

    ★★★★★
  • kohshi

    kohshi

    Thank you for your quick response!

    ★★★★★
  • JURIC

    JURIC

    Hi catymcd, (I apologize for making a spelling mistake last time) Thank you very much for your advices. They’re so helpful to me. Hope you have a great rest of this week! Many thanks, Juri

    ★★★★★

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