Instructors

Pat

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 50

Nationality:: United Kingdom

Residence:: United Kingdom

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
Beginner
Advanced
IELTS
British English

Certifications: Language teaching: - University lecturer in English as a foreign language - MA in Applied Linguistics (Distinction) (Essex) - MA Modern Languages (Russian and German) (Edinburgh) Proofreading and editing: - Certified by The Proofreading Academy - Intermediate member of Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) - Certified by MDPI – the world’s largest publisher of academic journals
Announcements: Hello, my name is Pat, I'm from London and I am looking forward to meeting you. I am a university lecturer in English as a foreign language, a qualified proofreader, and have experience of teaching in Japan. Not only that, I am super friendly and helpful and would love to help you polish your English. I am available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hope to see your online!
Hobbies/Travel: I have four major hobbies at the moment: walking my dog Xander in the forest and meeting other dogs (and their owners); learning about cooking styles from all over the world; playing tennis; and reading. I recently read Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi -- it was super! There are so many amazing countries, but I guess I have to say the UK is my favourite. Why? Because I think it is proving itself a success in terms of multiculturalism. On my street, there are people from the UK, Italy, Germany, Turkey, China, Poland, Jamaica and Australia, and we all get along. I have lived and worked in a variety of international cities, including Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo, which was a great experience. More recently, I had the chance to visit Kyoto, which I never did when I lived in Japan. It was absolutely beautiful, and I have put some cherry trees in my garden to recreate the atmosphere here in London!
Message from the instructor: I would be delighted to help you deliver texts that are grammatically correct, clear in meaning and natural as well as explain how English works for your future writing. I am a teacher of English as a foreign language at university in London and am very familiar with the kind of problems that Japanese (and other international) students encounter and how to give accurate and helpful guidance. As a language learner myself, I am also aware of the importance of positivity and encouragement for motivation, and that is what I will deliver! I am available every day and will return your texts in good time.

Reese

Hello again Mr.Pat, Thank you for correcting my English mini essay . Your positive feedback encourage me a lot before Eiken pre1 a lot. I would like to keep writing such mini essay to improve my English writing skills . Again, thank you so much! Sincerely, Reeae

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Hikaru123

Thank you for your explanations and suggestions. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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wakaran

Thank you for your feedback. Your suggestions were easy to follow and very helpful. Also, the alternative phrases you offered me were useful. Thanks again!

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Hikaru123

My apologies for the late reply. Thank you for your explanations and suggestions. I look forward to taking your lesson again.

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pitaya88556

thanks!

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