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Roddy

Roddy

Native language:
English
Total orders:
578
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Residence:
United Kingdom
Skills
  • Exam Preparation
  • Business English
  • Teaching License
  • American English
  • British English
  • Australian English
  • Beginner
  • Kids
  • Advanced
  • EIKEN
  • TOEIC
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
Certifications
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
Announcements
Hello everyone! I hope that you are all well. I am currently available for requests. I try to complete most requests in two or three days, but please note that I currently have my deadline set to four days as I may be busy over the next few weeks. Best wishes for the New Year! Roddy
Hobbies/Travel
I have many hobbies! I enjoy photography, reading and writing, watching movies, and playing games. I love music of all kinds, and I play the drums in a rock band and a reggae band. I like animals, too; I live with a dog, a cat, some chickens and some fish. I don't really have a favourite country because I think that every country has its own unique and interesting points, but I lived in Japan for five years and I think of it as my 'second home'. Apart from Japan, I have also visited France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Spain and the USA (the West Coast, at least).
Message from the instructor
Hello! My name is Roddy, and I am an English teacher from the United Kingdom (UK). I studied English and Philosophy at university, and I have also completed the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). I lived in Japan for five years, where I worked as an assistant language teacher (ALT). Usually, I taught at junior and senior high school but sometimes also at elementary school and at a private school (where I mostly taught adults). One of my main jobs as an ALT was correcting students' work, so I have plenty of experience doing text correction with all levels of English ability. When correcting text, I check for spelling and grammar accuracy, of course, but I also carefully consider the tone and purpose of the text (such as whether it is formal or casual, for example). I am happy to look at any kind and length of composition and, although my native tongue for text correction is British English, I am also very happy to work with many different kinds of English, including American and Australian English. I try to always be warm, positive and encouraging, I welcome any questions that you have, and I am very much looking forward to reading your compositions and helping you to improve your work!
  • Sally1504

    Sally1504

    Hello Roddy, Thank your for your correction. Your explanations are really understandable. Also, the expressions you gave me are really helpful. I would appreciate your correction next time again soon. Thank you so much! Yours sincerely, Sally

    ★★★★★
  • jupiter53420

    jupiter53420

    Thank you for your explanation! Your explanation was easy to understand. I will use phase "since" on my report. I read your message and I am encourged by your comments and advise!

    ★★★★
  • citronfleur

    citronfleur

    Thank you for the useful comments. I was reading your feedback for my lunchtime at work and I have just noticed that I can send stars! Wow, you enjoyed the real concert! You're so lucky =) I hope to see you soon.

    ★★★★★
  • tadream77788

    tadream77788

    Dear Mr.Roddy, Thank you for checking my work. Your explanations are easy to understand and useful as always. I’m glad to hear you liked Kyoto. I hope you’ll visit there again and find something wonderful in the near future. I look forward to your continued support. Regards.

    ★★★★★
  • tadream77788

    tadream77788

    Dear Mr. Roddy, Thank you for your correction and message. Your detailed explanations are always very helpful for me. Have a nice day! Best wishes,

    ★★★★★
  • ryosukebee1

    ryosukebee1

    Thank you Roddy. I like ‘Casino Royale’ the most.

    ★★★★★
  • Akibe

    Akibe

    Hi tutor Roddy! I'm good too, thank you! Thank you very much for your kind instruction. I got to understand when you explain something in general, you use present tense. I mixed up the adjective independent and the noun independence. Also, you corrected "Since children were born, they are taught a lot of things..." to "From the moment they are born, children are taught many things..." This is interesting for me because I have never though like "it's better to name the subject of the sentence in the main clause". You used to karaoke every Friday night, hahaha!! Sounds great!! The closest karaoke bar I often go have closed because of the virus....ohhhh... A song I enjoy singing is the song from Japanese anime Evangelion. This Anime is quite old one, so you may not know. We'll be able to enjoy it in the near future! See you next time!

    ★★★★★
  • Yuka.Bleu

    Yuka.Bleu

    Dear Mr. Roddy, Honestly, I am amazed and I am honoured to receive such a fantastic feedback. I am truly grateful to you. I feel very fortunate to meet great and wonderful teachers here. I learned many new aspects of English and expressions. I learned that I had misunderstood some points, but now I understand them clearly thanks to your wonderful explanations. I am also grateful to you for your thoughtful answer to my additional question. I understand very well what the ellipsis is! Wishing you all the best for 2021! Happy New Year!

    ★★★★★
  • Kya-chan

    Kya-chan

    Thank you very much for your detailed corrections. I learned a lot from them.

    ★★★★★
  • fumipan

    fumipan

    Thank you for your feedback. Your explanation was really easy and clear for me to understand. I will register you as my favorite teacher. Again, Thank you very much and please stay safe and healthy. I wish you a Merry Christmas!

    ★★★★★
  • Akibe

    Akibe

    Thank you for your kind instruction! They are easy to understand. I should be more careful which tense I should use in that sentence, like past tense, past perfect etc. You like the Studio Ghibli films!? Woooo that's amazing! Of course I love them and they all are great. I grew up while watching Ghibli films...People often talk which film is the best, and this is very difficult question for me. Ummm... I can't answer it! hahaha. Yes, I'll definitely go to the Ghibli's theme park if it'll be open! In two years. I hope you'll go to there too. See you next time!

    ★★★★★
  • tadream77788

    tadream77788

    Dear Mr. Roddy, I hope you’re doing well. Thank you for checking my written work. Your detailed explanation is very helpful for me to enhance my English. Thank you again. Best wishes

    ★★★★★
  • hotink68044

    hotink68044

    Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★
  • tadream77788

    tadream77788

    Thank you very much for checking my work and kind words. I'll continue writing in English following your advice. Have a nice day. Regards

    ★★★★★
  • sumika73

    sumika73

    Thank you very much! I could learn a lot!It looks like I will be able to improve my English.

    ★★★★★

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