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Expertise
I've been teaching and tutoring ESL and EFL learners for years, and have experience in international exams as well - you can ask me any questions about IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge tests (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, TKT). Of course I don't know 'everything', but I'll be more than happy to research as much as I can. I've also got diplomas in Language Systems & Background to Language Learning & Teaching, Lesson Planning & Use of Resources for Language Teaching and Managing the Teaching & Learning Process.
Experience in the area
I'm a proficient English speaker, I sit both IELTS and TOEFL every two years in order to keep up to date with the way those exams change, I've been teaching for a long time, mostly preparing people for tests but also for immigration purposes.
Education/Credentials
IELTS Academic: 8.0/9.0 (88.89% - C2). TOEFL: 104/120 (86.67% - C2). MET: 153/200 (76.5% - C1+). PET: 99/100 (99% - Pass with Merit). BEC-P: 84/100 (84% - Pass with Merit). TKT - Full Suite: Band 3 (75+%).
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohru | 11/23/09 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | Everything is clear now. Thank you very ..... |
| Glen | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
| Asil | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your kind reply! |
| abdirashid | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ala | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
Recent Answers from Sebastian
2009-11-17 grammar question:
Hello Glen The 'Chinese parents...' bit is correct, and you can (rather than should) roll both sentences into one if you want to: 'In order to change their children's behaviour, Chinese parents often
2009-11-13 I need help to correct grammar mistakes:
Hello Jane Sorry for the delay > It was summer of the 2008 It was summer of 2008 > Two month after obtained her work permit, Two months after obtaining her work permit, > working as a
2009-11-11 proofreading:
Hello Oppo Sorry for the delay I've really got nothing to correct there, your writing's getting better and better, and this essay's got all I'd hoped for: clear position, a 'voice', good grammar
2009-11-10 about sentence correction:
Hello Abdirashid 1. My sister is a student who never betrays a confidence. 2. It's correct as it is. 3. Helen walked all over the neighbourhood trying to find her son. 4. People who stereotype are
2009-11-09 Use of articles with proper names:
Hello Ala Again, very interesting question Regarding Sarkozy, yes you're right: it's a distinction made between Nicolas and his son. The thing about 'the' before an adjective's a bit ambiguous:
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