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Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

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.

NINA

Thank you so much for your instruction. Your comments and detailed explanation motivated me a lot!

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hata

Thank you for your detailed advice! I'm sorry about delay my reply. I look forward to your continued good will in the coming year.

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maychan

I read your comments and understood them very well. I thought that your marrying in the snow area was very wonderful! Thank you for correcting.

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Mayuchiii

Merry Christmas Joyce! I hope you are doing well and spending a wonderful day. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you anything for a long time. I’m fine. I often remind you, but I had no money for IDIY. I’ll join this in New Year. I hope you are still here. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Warmest regard, Mayuchiii

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Yummy

Very understandable explanation! Thanks!

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Supermoon12

Thank you for correction and alternative. They are very helpful. I learned a lot.

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torug3

Thanks for your correcting. You always give me useful and warm tips! They encourage me much! Thanks again and I hope you have great days!

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gunmed

Thank you for your advice!! I learn more from your alternative. Because of exam term, I have not much time to practice writing but I manage to review alternatives you taught me!! I'm really looking forward to next your correction.

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gunmed

Thank you for your correction. I learn much from your advice and alternatives!!! PS I don't use texts about how to write a essay to prepare for the exam. The exam's name is EIKEN Grade Pre-1, which is a famous exam in Japan and tests four English skills, such as whiting,speaking, reading and listening.To pass the exam, textbooks I only use are about vocabulary. So I practice writing a essay only by taking advantage of IDIY.

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mimitako

ありがとうございました。とても親切に盛りだくさんのアドバイスをいただくことができ、とても満足しています。また頑張って、英作文書こうと思います。

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gunmed

Hello,Joyce! I'm very impressed with your correction. I understand how a good essay is like. From now, I am going to keep your teach in mind.

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Supermoon12

Thank you very much for writing tips and alternatives. They are very helpful. Your kindly words encouraged me to write more essays!

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gunmed

I greatly appreciate your correction.I'm surprised alternatives which you told me.I learn much from them.I try to read them aloud to expand my knowledge about English expression.I will ask you to correct again.

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9aB71yz8

Thank you very much for correcting my work. I am glad to get your useful writing tips.

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Ajax

Hello Joyce, Thank you for your useful comments and alternative expressions, which are helpful to build up my knowledge. I hope you spend a great day. Kind regards, Sota

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