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Sylvia

Sylvia

Native language:
English
Total orders:
339
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.
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.
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Sylvia, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback as always! I learned a lot of ideas about how to make my writing more natural, especially your suggestions of discourse markers were so helpful. They are very context-dependent, and it's very difficult for me to find one that is suitable. Tres bon weekend, et prends soin de toi :)

    ★★★★★
  • wakaran

    wakaran

    Thank you for correcting my essay! Your comments were very helpful! Particularly, I realized how important it is to learn the way English words are combined.

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! According to the 2nd sentence, I learned that there was no need to put the article "a" before "less appetite." According to your message, I learned the phrase "on the mend." I will use it in the future diary entries! Now, she has been almost completely recovered :) Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! According to the 2nd sentence, I learned the expression "a bit of a fever." I will use it in the next chance. I will use more modifying words and introductory phrases to make the meaning of my sentences clearer. By the way, I feel better now because I took enough rest on weekends. Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • TWININGS

    TWININGS

    Thank you for your detailed explanation. I am delighted in learning new grammar thing. Look forward to contacting you again. Have a good day.

    ★★★★★
  • maho_12

    maho_12

    Thank you for your correction and kind advice. It is helpful for me. And I enjoy reading your message. Thank you again.

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! According to the 2nd sentence, I learned that the preposition "at" is needed when talking about the time such as "lunch time" and "7 o'clock." I will use the preposition correctly. According to the 3rd sentence, I learned that the word "only" implies a negative meaning. I will use it properly in the future diary entries. To work from home is comfortable because I can control time easily! Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • TWININGS

    TWININGS

    Thank you very much for your correction and valuable advice. I will try to use introductory phrases from now on!

    ★★★★★
  • fuzziwara

    fuzziwara

    Thank you for your corrections and explanations! I'll review my sentences a lot.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Sylvia, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback! Your corrections and suggestions are very detailed and practical, and so I feel I am able to use the new tips that you taught me in my future writing and at work tomorrow. I hope that the lovely spring weather in both our countries will last and heal our tiredness nicely. A bientot!

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanations! According to the 3red sentence, I learned the difference between "was/were able to" and "could." I will choose one of them carefully in my future diary entries. My daughter likes the swings besides the slides as you did :) Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • hotink68044

    hotink68044

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Sylvia, I am glad to hear that you are well and also have the same thoughts about vaccination as I do. Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback as always. Yes, distinction of expressions in terms of a register is one of the big difficulties for me, so your suggestions are very important for me. Tres bon weekend!

    ★★★★★
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your corrections and explanation! According to the 1st sentence, I learned the phrase "as if." I will use it in the next challenge. According to the 3rd sentence, I learned that the word "huggy" is an adjective. I knew the phrase "to go from strength to strength" for the first time! It's a good phrase, and I will use it in my future diary entries! Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • Hikaru440

    Hikaru440

    Thank you, Sylvia sensei! You’re one of my favorite teachers! I learned a lot from you again! I’m looking forward to your future feedback! Hikaru

    ★★★★★

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