Instructors

Harry

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 1785

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
British English
American English
Beginner
Kids
Advanced

Certifications: Cambridge RSA Celta
Announcements: I place a strong emphasis, whether in the classroom or online, on creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where my students can feel completely safe and confident in presenting their work. Also, an environment in which they can have the utmost confidence that their work, no matter how long or short or at whatever level, will be read and corrected with my complete attention. I not only make corrections where necessary, but also make suggestions where appropriate as to how something might be written in a more natural, native-speaker style. My feedback style, although thorough and detailed, is also always encouraging and respectful. I have always enjoyed teaching, whether face-to-face or online, and I get a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from seeing my students' English abilities thrive and grow from week to week.
Hobbies/Travel: My hobbies are surfing, playing in a band with my friends, music, reading and writing, and collecting old books. I live near the beach and go surfing whenever there are some nice waves. I like all kinds of music, especially classical (Beethoven and Bach are my favourites), jazz (Coltrane, Thelonious Monk) and rock and pop (The Beatles, The Who). I have too many favourite books to mention, but one of my all-time favourites is Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield. My love of books is probably why I became a writer myself. I have had two novels published, and am currently working on my third. I also love to travel. I have been to many countries, and have lived in quite a few different ones as well. When I was younger I did a lot of backpacking, especially through Europe. Spain and the Greek Islands were two highlights. I’ve also travelled through South East Asia, which was very beautiful. Of course every new country has new and exciting things to do and see, but the most exciting country I’ve ever been to is Egypt. Seeing the pyramids with my own eyes was amazing! Sadly, I haven’t been to Japan – yet! But I have had many wonderful Japanese students who have all recommended things I should do and see, so I must visit soon.
Message from the instructor: Hello. My name is Harry, and I have been an English teacher since 1997. Through my long experience of classroom, and private one on one teaching, at all levels from Beginners to Advanced, I am familiar with the kinds of mistakes, large and small, that non-native speakers make when writing. Of course many of these mistakes are grammatical. However, mastering written (or spoken) English is also a matter of being able to use a more natural turn of phrase, or a more appropriate word, where required. This is often the difference between a good and an excellent piece of writing. Being a writer myself, I always try to make every sentence as good as it can be. Sometimes they come out perfect first try, other times I have to rewrite – and rewrite! However, the feeling I get when I have written a good sentence or paragraph is always worth the extra effort. That’s why I always pay the utmost care and attention to every word and sentence – both my own and my students. When a sentence or piece of writing scans, it reads easily and naturally. Helping my students to create such naturally flowing writing has always been one of my chief aims as a teacher. However, I understand that this can at times be difficult and frustrating for a student, especially when something they may have spent a long time working on needs correcting. This is why I am always patient, sympathetic, and above all, encouraging, and am always careful to explain any corrections I have made. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you, and in helping you to create the very best writing that you can.

Shota5.n

Dear Harry, Thank you for your comments. I’m encouraged to keep learning by them. I wish you have a great New Year’s Eve. Best wishes, Shota

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Akihiro2022

Dear Harry, Thank you for your kind and cheerful language. I was encouraged by you, so I got energy to improve my writting skills. Thank you again. Sincerly, Akihiro Okamoto

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torug3

Thanks always! Your correction, especially about the difference between 'dangerous to' and 'dangerous for' is quite insightful. Hope you have great days, and see you soon! Toru

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west

Again sorry for replay so late. I was busy and lazy. Thanks a lot for your perfect job. Take care!

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Akihiro2022

Thanks for your help. It was hard for me to explain the characteristic drink. Many Japanese words appeared in my brain when I tried to make this paragraph, but I couldn’t translate them properly. I’m so happy to see your advice, I’ll keep to remember them. Thanks again.

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ana0324masa

Thank you very much.

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mashroom

Dear Mx. Harry, I apprentice your advice! Have a nice day!

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shoebill5

Thank you.

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naranoyumi

Thanks a lot for proofreading my writing! Your explanation and advice was useful and informative that I learned new more this time. Thank you very much! Enjoy the beautiful Spring there!

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shoebill5

Thank you.

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your useful and encouraging feedback. I found this exercise a good practice!

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gorichan

Hello, Harry. How are you ? I'm glad to hear from you again. Thank you for the amendments you made on my essay. Your nice comments and encouragements make me very happy. "tweak" and "be spot on" are new to me. I'm gonna try to use someday. Thank you. I hope to see you here again soon. Bye for now Yoko

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feijoa88301

Thank you for correcting my sentences.

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Neal24

Teacher Harry. What a considerate, careful check and message! I was impressed. I was deeply grateful of your correction and encouragement. Hope to see you soon and always take care!! Bes regards, Neal24

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aquarius37680

Thank you.

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