Instructors

Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
American English
British English
Australian English
Kids

Certifications: Advanced Diploma of Teaching University of South Australia (Diploma of Teaching). South Australian Teachers Registration, teaching Science, the Arts, Literacy and Numeracy. Certificate in Financial Services and Accounting Certificate in Community Services Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Certificate in Crisis Supporter Counseling I worked 35 years with the Department of Education in South Australia. I lectured at the University of South Australia in multicultural studies and teaching skills. I corrected and graded online Education papers for Bachelor of Education students. I formerly tutored English in South Australia for Families SA. I currently counsel people in crisis for LIfeline- an Australian suicide prevention crisis phone line service.
Announcements: Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping well. I will be temporarily unavailable for family reasons later this week, but be back next week and hope to hear from you then. I always enjoy you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a great positive time and stay happy and healthy. Best regards Joyce.
Hobbies/Travel: I have many hobbies, including caring for my cats and dogs, gardening, fishing and bush walking. I presently live in the far South East of South Australia in a National Park area among the kangaroos and koalas, also near the beach, where I go whale watching. I have lived in Scotland, England and Australia. I love traveling and have also been to several overseas places, including Malaysia and New Zealand. I have stayed in most Australian states and visited, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Townsville, Magnetic Island, The Great Ocean Road, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Adelaide. My favorite country would be Scotland, because I was born there and belong to the clan Gunn. My ancestors include the vikings and Olaf the Black especially.
Message from the instructor: I do three things when I correct a customer's text:- Firstly, I let the writer know exactly which aspects of the text were well written. Giving recognition for good skills will give the writer encouragement to keep doing the right things with their writing. Secondly, I give quality and accurate correction with clear explanations, so the writer can see what may need to be changed and why it will be more naturally English to make the changes. Thirdly, I provide the writer with examples and ideas to improve their writing in a kind and gentle manner, so they will not have hurt feelings or become discouraged in their writing, but rather be uplifted and keen to improve and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the English language. This means both simple natural alternatives and complex expressions with idiomatic sayings can be requested. Every writer is very special to me, and every piece of writing will be treated with the respect and accurate care it deserves to have. I have been helping many students, both young people still in schools as a teacher and more mature adult students at the university for over 40 years. My knowledge of accuracy in business letters and correspondence is excellent, as I have also worked in accounting for manufacturing businesses with a strong customer focus. I believe in building trust and respect between us, so I can help you to reach your full potential and achieve your best.

Gowaka1230

Hi, Joyce. Thank you for your explicit tips to me. It's so informative. Actually l am unclear about using the article "an ", or "a". As you showed me a wide range of examples, l've got them now. See you soon.

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your heartwarming message to me everytime! I am happy to learn many expressions, so I enjoy writing some sentences in English everyday. Have a lovely day!!

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Shota5.n

Thank you for checking, Joyce. The tips this time also help me a lot to improve my English writing. Thank you, have a nice weekend! Best regards, Shota

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your wonderful feedback everytime. I learned many new expressions from alternative expressions. Have a lovely day!!

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with tips and the excellent alternative. They are very helpful to make my understanding clearer. Tomoo

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gorichan

Hello again, Joyce. The words "dismay" "plagiarism" and "blunder" I didn't know these words until I found them in thesaurus. I always use thesaurus and English-English dictionary to chose words. English-English dictionary is more helpful than English-Japanese dictionary. Because definitions are written in a sentence. Nevertheless, I sometimes chose a wrong word. Today I'm so happy. When I get emotional with a story, it is easier for me to write about it. This story actually upset me. So, this time I enjoyed writing , maybe too much criticisms. Thank you for the corrections and nice message. I appreciate that you always write an alternative essay. I learn many good things from you. See you. Yoko

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind message to me everytime! I look forward to reading your feedback soon. Have a lovely day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for wonderful feedback everytime! Have a lovely day!!

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sisi

Dear Joyce Thank you for checking my writing. I'm happy that there is no mistake on it. I also appreciate the alternative you suggest. It's really helpful for me. I always look forward to your checking my writings. Have a nice day! With kind regards, Sisi

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Your comments always encourage me to keep up learning, and of course your tips help me exactly. Have a good day, too! Best regards, Shota

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orchid84900

I’m glad that you checked my sentence again.Now a days I’m feeling little nervous because of coronavirus. So your kindness commitments made me so happy! Thank you so much!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your heartwarming message to me! I am happy to receive your feedback everytime. Have a wonderful day!!

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Kotetsu1188

Thank you for your feedback.

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torug3

Thanks always! My sons and I are great, I hope you are as well. I think English is one of essential skills in the future, and I want my boys to know how fun communicating with foreign people! Please support not only me but also my sons someday. I hope you have a pleasant day. See you soon! Toru

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FRAND0526

Thank you!

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