Instructors

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.

Makky705

Dear Katty, Thank you very much for your corrections and answers to my questions. I learned a lot from your helpful and easy-to -understand explanations. I am sorry for the late thank you.

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mashroom

Thank you for your advice. Your explanation was very easy to understand and useful. I hope I could learn from you again!

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Yuka.Bleu

Dear Kattay, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback! I learned how I could have expressed what I really intended to say, the exact ways of saying. Thank you very much for suggesting a lot of useful and important expressions! Have a lovely Sunday!

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telescope

Thank you very much for your help.

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wakaran

Thank you for correcting my essay. Your explanations were easy to understand, and I have learned a lot from them! It is still difficult for me to use the definite article correctly, but I believe one day I will completely understand it.

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mashroom

Hello! Thank you for your great advice. Your explanation was really precise and easy to understand.

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