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Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

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Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
American English
British English
Australian English
Kids

Certifications: Advanced Diploma of Teaching University of South Australia (Diploma of Teaching). South Australian Teachers Registration, teaching Science, the Arts, Literacy and Numeracy. Certificate in Financial Services and Accounting Certificate in Community Services Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Certificate in Crisis Supporter Counseling I worked 35 years with the Department of Education in South Australia. I lectured at the University of South Australia in multicultural studies and teaching skills. I corrected and graded online Education papers for Bachelor of Education students. I formerly tutored English in South Australia for Families SA. I currently counsel people in crisis for LIfeline- an Australian suicide prevention crisis phone line service.
Announcements: Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping well. I will be temporarily unavailable for family reasons later this week, but be back next week and hope to hear from you then. I always enjoy you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a great positive time and stay happy and healthy. Best regards Joyce.
Hobbies/Travel: I have many hobbies, including caring for my cats and dogs, gardening, fishing and bush walking. I presently live in the far South East of South Australia in a National Park area among the kangaroos and koalas, also near the beach, where I go whale watching. I have lived in Scotland, England and Australia. I love traveling and have also been to several overseas places, including Malaysia and New Zealand. I have stayed in most Australian states and visited, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Townsville, Magnetic Island, The Great Ocean Road, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Adelaide. My favorite country would be Scotland, because I was born there and belong to the clan Gunn. My ancestors include the vikings and Olaf the Black especially.
Message from the instructor: I do three things when I correct a customer's text:- Firstly, I let the writer know exactly which aspects of the text were well written. Giving recognition for good skills will give the writer encouragement to keep doing the right things with their writing. Secondly, I give quality and accurate correction with clear explanations, so the writer can see what may need to be changed and why it will be more naturally English to make the changes. Thirdly, I provide the writer with examples and ideas to improve their writing in a kind and gentle manner, so they will not have hurt feelings or become discouraged in their writing, but rather be uplifted and keen to improve and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the English language. This means both simple natural alternatives and complex expressions with idiomatic sayings can be requested. Every writer is very special to me, and every piece of writing will be treated with the respect and accurate care it deserves to have. I have been helping many students, both young people still in schools as a teacher and more mature adult students at the university for over 40 years. My knowledge of accuracy in business letters and correspondence is excellent, as I have also worked in accounting for manufacturing businesses with a strong customer focus. I believe in building trust and respect between us, so I can help you to reach your full potential and achieve your best.

takanaru1519

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your corrections. It's not easy to practice writing after work but I always enjoy your feedback. Naomi

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takanaru1519

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your corrections. l'm in good heath, but a muggy climate in summer makes me tired! Japan is hot! Naomi

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rokuchan

Dear Ms. Joyce, Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. Your review is really encouraging and full of information, which will improve my English a great deal. Kind Regards, Yo Takatsu

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AkihiroTomita

Thank you for your advice. I'm glad to realize small mistakes.

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Tomoya.K

Hi Ms.Joyce! It was very helpful for me to learn how to use semi-colon because I have never learned it before! I like the sentence in alternatives ”nothing beats the human touch“.

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takanaru1519

Hi Joyce,a Thank you for your corrections. Your explanation makes me understand grammar or how to write in an essay. Naomi

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rokuchan

Dear Ms. Joyce, Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments and suggestions. Especially, your explanation about the difference between "grab" and "restrain" is very interesting. Kind Regards, Yo Takatsu

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takanaru1519

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your corrections and alternative. It's always helpful. Naomi

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exp21

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your reply. I've started using IDIY recently to improve my English. I'll do my best. Regard

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exp21

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your reply. I've started using IDIY recently to improve my English. I'll do my best. Regard

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Tomoya.K

Dear Ms.Joyce,thank you for your correcting. I hope I will write sentences like your writing in Alternative someday!

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takanaru1519

Hi Joyce, Thank you for your corrections. It's really helpful, especially," alternative". I can learn a wide vocabulary and phrases. Naomi

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judymoody

Thank you very much for your advice. I didn't know I had to put comma before the direct speech. I learned a lot from you.

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Tomoya.K

I have just found this message page. Thank you for your reply which really helps my learning!

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torug3

Thanks always! Your alternatives are very helpful. This time, I could learn about how to use 'decade ago', which I was not familiar with. Many thanks again, and I hope you have wonderful days.

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