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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.

nanachan

Wow! I want to do water-ski!! Thank you very much for your comment!!

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much

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tadd

Thank you for correcting my writing. I was so informative that I am going to memorize the expressions you corrected by reading them aloud.

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mi81pyuwa7dir

Hi, Joyce. Thank you for corrections and suggestions. They are very helpful. I chose a darts picture because it looks fun. Come to think of it, I have played the game when I was young. It was quite difficult to stick darts at a center of the board. Although I aimed the center, somehow my darts went over the board or bounce back near the corner. It is nostalgic memories for me. Thank you, Joyce. I hope to see you next time. Have a wonderful day.

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yokita

Alternative you wrote is very simple but very informative. I can learn a lot from them. I like the following sentence. " People may now have more cash and time to prepare nutritional food." It is very interesting. I am sorry you are always available.

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mi81pyuwa7dir

Hi, Joyce. It is nice to meet you, and thank you very much for the correction. I had started to learn to describe pictures. I am sure that the way suits me for expressions what I feel and want to say. I try to add to my imaginations. It is fun for me, so I tend to write longer than limited words. Thank you. I hope to see you next time. Have a nice day, Joyce.

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Cortot

Hello, Joyce. I'm Cortot and thank you very much for your detailed correction. Actually, this is more than a correction! I just started using this online correction service as 'studying' English but your proposed alternatives have made me realize that English is a really powerful language in terms of high tone and expression. I've learned English mainly for business but reading your instruction was an enlightening experience. Talking about exam, this was actually my mistake. I'm afraid I don't know what 'a set exam' in your letter means but when I checked the box in the list, I just meant I had to take some qualifying exams such as TOEIC Listening & Reading Tests, not entrance exams or something like that with writing test. Though TOEIC Speaking & Writing Tests includes writing, I'm not planning to take it soon because it's held only in big cities in Japan and the cost to get to even the nearest test sight from where I live is not so cheap. So, I withdrew the check from the box. I'm sorry for confusing you. By the way,I applied for monthly season ticket for this service so I'm going to request your another correction before long. Thank you again for your wonderful correction. Regards, Cortot.

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yokita

Thank you very much for not only your message but also your additional message. The alternatives are very simple and useful. Thank you!

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yokita

Thank you very much. I can learn a lot if things from this message. The alternatives you taught is very informative. I would like you to teach me again!

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much.

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1704naono

Thank you very much for your kink suggestions. I appreciate them. Yes, I am practicing for Eiken grade 1 but I have just started it. I was wondering how I should use Idiy in only 100 words. So your advices are very helpful. I will keep practicing. Thank you!

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Yoshiaki.Okada

Hello, Joyce. Thank you so much for your corrections. They are all informative and I will make use of the knowledge I obtained from this in my future wiriting. I would definitely come back to you for future practices at IDIY! Thank you!

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hiro_hiro

Thank you very much!

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