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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.
  • makototoro

    makototoro

    Thank you so much for your correction and explanation! According to the 1st sentence, I learned how to use the word "training" and the difference between "session" and "course." I will use them correctly in the next challenge. According to the 3rd sentence, I learned that I should put a noun just after the proposition "with." I feel happy because you also have a black and tan dachshund! Best regards.

    ★★★★★
  • telescope

    telescope

    Thank you very much for your help.

    ★★★★★
  • hotink68044

    hotink68044

    Thanks a lot.

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    Thank you for your corrections again! I'm happy to read that you understood my short essay.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Sylvia, I am truly grateful to you for your thoughtful feedback! I learned many things, new expressions, natural sentence construction, grammar rules, and so on, throughout your corrections and answers to my questions!! There were many important points that will surely help me for better communication. Also, thank you for your thorough answer to my additional question! Please never apologise, as I am happy to know more!

    ★★★★★
  • hotink68044

    hotink68044

    Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★
  • telescope

    telescope

    Thank you very much for your help.

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    Thank you for your corrections again and kind message! I understood your explanations and enjoyed this lesson.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Sylvia, Thank you very much for your really helpful feedback as always! I understand very well how I could have expressed better after reading your comments. Thank you for your detailed and enlightening explanations! A bientot!

    ★★★★★
  • mame2020

    mame2020

    Dear Sylvia I learned a lot from your evaluation as always! Thank you for suggesting lots of useful expressions, I'd like to use these in my next writing if needed.

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Ms Sylvia, Thank you very much for your large corrections and very clear explanations in each part! I always learn new techniques for effective writing as well; I will try to use dashes as well as a semicolon.

    ★★★★★
  • mame2020

    mame2020

    Thank you for your precise correction and detailed explanation. I like the way you teach, which is very thoughtful and supportive. I learned many useful expressions this time, and I'd like to use these when needed!

    ★★★★★
  • daidai107

    daidai107

    Thank you for checking my short essay. I appreciate it. Yes, coffee picks my up! I am glad to hear that you also love coffee. I will review your comments and will keep practicing!

    ★★★★★
  • mame2020

    mame2020

    Dear Sylvia, Thank you always for your great work. Your explanation is clear and easy to understand, as well as being very instructive. Have a great week!

    ★★★★★
  • yoooheey

    yoooheey

    Thank you for your kind corrections and good advice! I enjoyed this lesson, it was a good training.

    ★★★★★

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