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catymcd

Native language:
English
Total orders:
6330
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • Teaching License
  • British English
Certifications
I have five years' experience teaching in UK schools and experience teaching English in French schools. I hold a TEFL qualification. I currently work as an English teacher in France, offering written and oral lessons in person or over Skype. I have a university degree in French and German.
Announcements
* Please note that I am on leave for a few days and will return on Tuesday 3rd May. Thank you * I really enjoy working for IDIY as an English teacher. I am passionate about languages and respect and admire the enthusiasm and dedication of Japanese learners, who I find to be polite, thoughtful, determined, and hard-working. I return my orders within 12 hours, and often much sooner. I know how frustrating it can be to wait for a corrected document when you have deadlines to meet, so I always aim to return a very natural-sounding version of your writing, taking time over detail and with consideration for your audience and the nature of your document. I have a few regular customers with whom I enjoy exchanging short messages in the message box. I love to learn about Japanese culture and very much hope to visit Japan one day. I would love to be able to help you with your English! Best wishes, Catherine
Hobbies/Travel
My hobbies are running, cycling, walking and cooking. I also love to travel and experience different cultures, lifestyles and languages. I have visited Canada, America, South Africa, Thailand, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, Andorra and Holland. I would love to visit Australia, New Zealand and Japan! I also love to spend time with my family and explore France, where we moved to in 2014. I am married with two children, we have two cats and we live in a very beautiful and rural area in the South of France. In July 2021 we will be moving back to England.
Message from the instructor
I pride myself on my accuracy when correcting orders. I love to analyse languages and understand the etymology of words. I aim to correct orders in the most natural style possible so that you can learn to write and speak English as a native speaker.
  • yumikko

    yumikko

    Thank you for your encouragement.

    ★★★★★
  • ANGELMIMI

    ANGELMIMI

    Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you for your correction! I heard from my co-worker that the student who called the police had been hated by other classmates, everything he does makes people irritated. I remember that Buddha once said that there are five causes for one result. Anyway, the student who called the police is OK now and come to school everyday as usual. I really appreciate your help as always. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • amane

    amane

    Dear Catymcd Thank you very much for revising my writing and giving me advice always! It was really useful and beneficial for me!! Best wishes, Amane

    ★★★★★
  • amane

    amane

    Dear Catymcd Thank you very much for revising my writing and giving me advice. It was really useful and beneficial for me!! Best wishes, Amane

    ★★★★★
  • yoko41

    yoko41

    Dear catymcd san Thank you for your amendment of my sentence. I have fun with this writing work! I will try to write continually. Thank you, Yoko

    ★★★★★
  • maria0318

    maria0318

    Dear Teacher Catymcd Thank you for your quick work and thoughtful corrections. I like your explanation because it is logical and easy to understand. I will choose you as my teacher again soon. Have a nice day Mari

    ★★★★★
  • rokop3

    rokop3

    Dear Teacher Catherine, Thank you for your correction and warm message as always. You always encouraged me Thanks and best regards, Hiroko

    ★★★★★
  • Asouka

    Asouka

    Dear catymcd, Thank you for the detailed corrections and explanations as always. Your answer is always swift, clear and detailed but simple that is really helpful. This time, I missed the article again. Preposition and article choice is a part of my issues than needs improvement. >Keeping dreams in the mind is important seeing my dreams became partly true. >Keeping dreams in my mind is as important as seeing my dreams become partly true. It seems your sentence is a little different from what I wanted to say. "Seeing that my dreams became partly come true, I realized keeping dreams (in my mind) is important (to make my ambition a reality)." Could you get my points now by this phrase? This time, I was a little disappointed since I failed to make myself understood. But will retry for the better English. Thank you very much! I envy your life in France, as well as your travelling life visiting many areas in the world! Have a good day. Asouka

    ★★★★★
  • yoko41

    yoko41

    Dear Catymcd san Thank you very much for reading my sentence! I could know the words "an old fashioned", and I'm happy to hear I am not alone. ;) I will try to keep writing English. I look forward to seeing you in IDIY! Best regards, Yoko

    ★★★★★
  • Ai-san

    Ai-san

    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★
  • maria0318

    maria0318

    Hi, Teacher Catymcd Thank you for your accurate corrections and thoughtful suggestions. I used "stable life" intentionally. Because I think a large company provides us many elements which enrich our private life. For example, a low possibility of bankruptcy, and well-provided benefits bring us steadiness of mind. (feel like being secured? less stress about future?) So, I used "stable life". Hope my explanation helps your understanding. I would like to know how you think about it. (Do you still think "stable career" is more suitable? or "stable life" is OK?) Have a nice day and talk to you soon! Kind regards Mari

    ★★★★★
  • ANGELMIMI

    ANGELMIMI

    THabk you.

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, I really appreciate your help as always. Actually, I don't have any specific religion, so I cannot imagine how much does the sacred symbol mean to Maori people. However, I believe that God doesn't want people to have any conflicts because of their beliefs. Again, thank you very much for your correction! Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • yoko41

    yoko41

    Thank you for correcting my sentence. I want to learn natural English expression, such as how to use "a" or "the", and so on. I will try to keep writing training.

    ★★★★★

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