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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.

Uzuho

Thank you so much for your helpful message and sorry for my late reply. Your alternative is so smooth! Thank you again!

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Tomoofk

Thank you for the feedback with encouraging comments. I found the tips and the alternative very helpful to learn more natural sentences. Tomoo

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gorichan

Hello, Joyce. "Yesterday here came out a news that...." I wasn't sure this word order was grammatically OK or not. but, I wanted to try. I try not use a word which is written in an article in question. You chose "nearby countries" instead of "neighboring countries". I like it. "on public environmental grounds." this "grounds" I guess it means "a reason, especially one that makes you think that something is true or correct" I think you meant that nearby countries have opposed to the plan, because it will pollute the sea water and damage nature. Thank you for the corrections and nice comments. I'm flattered. Stay safe. Yoko

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, I am glad to know many expressions this time. “Premise”, “after due consideration”, “issues needing to be addressed” and so forth. I will add them to my knowledge! Best regards, Shota

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for kind message to me everytime. I'm glad you are a great instructor. Have a wonderful day!!

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orangered92627

Thank you for correcting the sentences I wrote and showing me another phrase.

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gorichan

Hello, joyce I found the mistake when I read your sentence. Yes, it's funny, and doesn't make any sense. My phrase means that people are prohibited to get on any escalators by the new restriction. Thank you. You kindly gave me the alternate sentences. You wrote "Saitama prefecture has imposed safety rules for the riding of escalators." It's beautiful and precise. I like it, but, I am a bit puzzled about the tense..... The article says "Under the new ordinance goes into effect on Oct. 1 2021" the ordinance will be effective on Oct. this year, and not yet. "imminent" is new to me. Thank you again. I enjoy studying with you. See you Yoko

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rutoru

Thanks. Your lesson is always helpful for me.

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for checking my email. The differences of word meaning you wrote help me to study English. Thank you again, and have a nice week. All the very best, Shota

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind feedback everytime！You make my day! I'm going to keep on studying in IDIY. Have a lovely day!!

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind advice! I'm so happy to read your message everytime. Have a wonderful day!!

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NEKOQ

Hello, Joyce. Thank you for your corrections and suggestions! It will be very helpful for me. See you soon!

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rina38

Dear Joyce I am so happy to read your wonderful message. Thank you for your kind advice to me. Have a lovely weekend!!

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KEITA210

Hi Joyce. Thank you for your kind correction again. Writing tips are very useful and clear guidance for me. I will ask you another correction again soon. Warmest wishes, Keita.

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KEITA210

Hello, Joyce. Thank you for your kind correction of my essay. It was very helpful of you to tell me not only development points but also good points. It leads to my confidence a lot. I hope to work with you again soon. Regards, Keita.

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