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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.
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    "Governments should act responsibly" is just what I wanted to say. Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, I hope you are doing very well. Thank you very much for your help as always. Actually, I met this guy at a blind date that my friend arranged for me. That was a horrible date. Regarding back-packing, I was not brave at all, I was just ignorance. I overestimated my English skill and believed I could make it. Actually, I knew "buy", but I didn't know "purchase". I knew "hotel", not "accommodation". So wherever I went, it was hard for me to read signs. I was shocked when I faced the reality. Again, thank you very much for your correction. Have a nice weekend! Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • yujin1337

    yujin1337

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your corrections and comments for my English writing. Your editing and explanation are very clear, so I can learn a lot from them. I should write more and expand my vocabulary and the skills of making sentences. Anyway, you are so happy that you always have meals in a warm atmosphere, because eating is very important to make good body and mind. I hope to see you again and talk about the topics which I write next time. Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend. Best regards, Yujin

    ★★★★★
  • minefumi

    minefumi

    Thank you for your edtion. I am glad I could know “ back” is necessary in the first sentence like ...”back” to my regular tires.

    ★★★★
  • yujin1337

    yujin1337

    Dear Catherine, Thank you for correcting my English. It's amazing that you run four or five times a week because I only exercise once a week! Good body makes good mind. I think you have tough body and healthy mind. Thank you for telling me how to deal with anxiety. Your comments encourage me. Hope to enjoy everything we meet. Have a great week. Best regards, Yujin

    ★★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, I really appreciate your help as always! If I could be part of a movie, I would like to play a role of a fugitive. It must be unimaginably thrilling. I think these king of games will be real in the near future. Kind regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your correction and message! If I were ten or twenty years younger, I would go and try some accommodations right away. I remember when I was travelling in New Zealand, I had a small book of backpackers. Every time I made a phone call to a backpackers, I was scared to death. I was like "Aaah I want to sssss stay". Again, thank you very much for your help as usual. Best regards, Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • yujin1337

    yujin1337

    Dear Catharine, Thank you so much for your kind corrections. I can learn a lot from your writing. I'd like to write sentences more naturally. Hope to see you again. Best regards, Yujin

    ★★★★★
  • minefumi

    minefumi

    Thank you for your edtion. I would be happier if you edited me a little faster.

    ★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★
  • kenji1210

    kenji1210

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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