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tomverlaine

tomverlaine

Native language:
English
Total orders:
2102
Nationality:
United States
Residence:
Japan
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • American English
  • Beginner
  • Kids
  • Advanced
  • EIKEN
  • TOEIC
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • Teaching License
Certifications
TEFL/TESOL certified
Announcements
Experienced English teacher from the US, living in Japan
Hobbies/Travel
My favorite hobbies are music, weightlifting, and studying Japanese. My favorite country is Japan, where I live, although I'm from the USA and have family and many friends there. My most interesting visit to another country (besides Japan) was to South Korea in 2011. The highlight of that vacation was visiting the DMZ border of North Korea, which was a very intense experience.
Message from the instructor
My text correction style is somewhat minimalistic, unless a "drastic change" or "formal," etc. is requested, as I do my best to preserve customers' words and ideas, and although I'm strict about grammar and punctuation, I also try to be as intuitive as possible so that my corrections don't result in failing to get the point across that they're trying to make.
  • atsuko5

    atsuko5

    Dear Tom, Thank you very much for your corrections and kind advise. I really appreciate it. The usage of comma is difficult for me but your explanations make me understood. And, I wanted to say "flattering myself" instead of "fluttering myself"; I made a spelling mistake. I asked you this question in the following section. As you said, "flutter" is a difficult word. I wish you the best of luck. Best regards, atsuko5

    ★★★★★
  • HUMHUM

    HUMHUM

    Thank you very much for your help!

    ★★★★★
  • iosawa

    iosawa

    Thank you, Tom! I really appreciate your comments and feedback with corrections. I can totally see the way you were thinking when you read my essay. I hope you will give me valuable feedback again in the next essay. Best regards, Itsuki

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thank you for your informative feedback together with encouraging comments as always!

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    I appreciate your correction and the detailed explanation.

    ★★★★★
  • atsuko5

    atsuko5

    Dear Tom, Thank you very much for your advice and correcting my compositions. I will practice using comma as I realized how important it is. And I understood I should pay attention when I say "exactly". Studying the meaning of words is profound. I like it. What's more, I want to become bilingual, too. It would be fantastic if I can speak English fluently and communicate with foreign people in English! I will study hard to make my dream come true. Best regards, atsuko5

    ★★★★★
  • Yumi39

    Yumi39

    Thank you for teaching me so many things. I was very happy to read your heartfelt message. I will continue to study English hard.

    ★★★★★
  • makomako2023

    makomako2023

    Dear Tom Thank you for your detailed feedback! I feel a little difficult using article but l try to use correctly.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thank you for your feedback and informative suggestions as always. It’s true that 1,000 essays will be a big milestone, I’ll strive to make it!

    ★★★★★
  • nozomiya0418

    nozomiya0418

    Thank you, as always.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thank you for your thorough and informative suggestions as always! I’m delighted to read them.

    ★★★★★
  • Hikaru123

    Hikaru123

    Thank you for your explanations and suggestions. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

    ★★★★★
  • ana0324masa

    ana0324masa

    Thank you very much. I really appreciate your detailed explanation.

    ★★★★★
  • Tomoofk

    Tomoofk

    Thanks for your informative feedback as always. They always help me a lot! Have a good weekend, too.

    ★★★★★
  • nozomiya0418

    nozomiya0418

    Thank you, as usual.

    ★★★★★

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