Instructors

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.

Asouka

Dear Catymcd, Thank you for the correction. I could learn many things from such a short sentence. Your every explanation was very clear and convincing, and was very good to know. Among them, I was very moved by the expression "littering reduction measure" that had never come to my mind. >'much cleaner than before' or 'cleaner than ever' (never before so clean), but not 'much cleaner than ever' It was unknown and surprising for me; was a great input! Also, thank you for the information about the usage of "assignment". I wanted to avoid to use "experience" since the title of the list I was making had already the word. (But it may not be necessary to avoid such a small duplication anyway...) Thank you very much again! I'm looking forward to the next chance to have you correct my English! Asouka

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humming1027

All young people must be not good at organizing!! Despair..

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humming1027

Thank you very much. You do yoga! I think hot yoga is also good for you!!

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T.inagaki

Thank you for your review.It is easy to understand for me.

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abm22

Thank you for correcting my sentences. Your corrections are pretty clear!

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ANGELMIMI

I learn new expression. Thank you!

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Isabel

Thank you very much! I ‘m glad to know the usage of “onto”. I also hope I can manage to write something every day. Best regards Isabel

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ANGELMIMI

I learned more natural sentences. Thank you!

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treesloth

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is very helpful for me to write more natural sentences. Thanks, Takumi

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rokop3

Dear Teacher catymcd, Thank you very much for your correction on my essay and nice advice. Yes, I am trying as much as possible ! Best regards, Hiroko

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yokosun

Dear catymcd, Thank you for correcting my work. I would like to check it deeply on weekend again. Best regards, Yoko

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ANGELMIMI

Thank you very much!

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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

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ANGELMIMI

I do not understand the different between ”recrntly”and ”nowadays”. I need to study. Thank you!

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amane

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

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