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Hello! I'm a writer, translator, and Italki tutor. In my spare time, I run a literature magazine and a nature tour company. I'm looking forward to speaking with you!
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Jéss
Portuguese
Nov 28, 2023
Matt é simpático, inteligente e educado. A primeira aula foi muito tranquila e leve. É um privilégio ter a oportunidade de conversar sobre literatura brasileira. Até a próxima aula.
Zamo Robert
French
Nov 28, 2023
Ça reste un plaisir de partager le quotidien avec toi mon frère. La façon dont tu parles avec beaucoup de calme et cohérence témoignage ta confiance en sois. Merci ☺️
Ruben Alfieri
Italian
Nov 24, 2023
Matt è una persona molto preparata. Il suo alto livello di italiano e i suoi vari interessi hanno reso particolarmente piacevole la conversazione.
Zamo Robert
French
Nov 21, 2023
Ce mec est un génie !! Son français c’est la classe 👌. De la confiance absolue.
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  • Corrected

    Hi Elena,

    I hope this helps! My corrections are in bold.

    All the best,

    Matt

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    A short letter to a friend who betrayed your trust

    Dear Emily,
    I'm really upset with you because you haven't kept my secret.
    I told you that I liked Sara in confidence and I would have never thought that you would betraye my trust. I told you the truth because I trust you and I took your word that you would keep the secret.
    I'm really angry with you but at the same time, I know that you are my best friend and you tried to help me in some way.
    I forgive you, because you seem so sorry now, but please don't try to help me like this again.
    See you soon,
    Brian
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    May 8, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Hi Rika,

    What a great story! My corrections are in bold.

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    "Don't spit the pits into the hearth."　The old story from Takayama Part-3

    The girl fell into a doze by the side of the fire. Then, suddenly, she heard the sound of voices from the hearth and opened her sleepy eyes. “What?” She looked at the hearth and saw people who were one inch tall marching in procession along the square frame of the hearth. They were dressed in festival costumes and pulled the portable shrine. They cheered and talked to each other. The frame of the hearth became full of the little people, but still, others came out one after another from the ash. At first, the girl was fascinated by the sight, but as more and more people came out, she got frightened. So she took the metal chopsticks, brushed them off into the ash, and stirred up the ash thoroughly. Then, suddenly, from the ash, a black hand came out and grabbed the girl’s leg. “Eek!” She screamed and fainted.
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    May 8, 2019
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  • Corrected

    HI Irene!

    I hope this helps! My corrections are in bold. As you may already know, an equivalent idiom to "knowing something like the palm of your hand" is "knowing something like the back of your hand". Both are correct but I feel the latter is more common.

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    The increased use of technology in the workplace helps young people gain work more efficiently. Young people grow up with technology, so they know it like the palm of their hands. Great technology skills can help young people improve their work efficiency, which allows them to finish much more tasks, so that they gain experience quickly. That experience will bring young people a bright future. For example, young people who are adept at technology will have far more prospects in the field of IT, where one promotion follows another.

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    May 8, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Hi Blair!

    My corrections are in bold. I hope they're helpful!

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    1. Looking out from the top of the hill, you'll find the city more beautiful.

    2. Seen from the top, the hill looks more beautiful.
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    May 8, 2019
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  • Commented

    Hi Chen Tai Yu,

    First, the correct expression is "diamond in the rough". Second, yes, we use this expression in Britain. Third, since the expression means "a person whose goodness is hidden by a harsh appearence", yes, in certain contexts you could use the expression "he's our diamond in the rough".

    <a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/appearance" title="appearance">I hope this helps!</a>

    <a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/appearance" title="appearance">Matt
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    May 7, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Hi Vanessa,

    Here's my correction, I hope it helps! "Pretension" in English is more like the negative meaning of the Portgueuse "pretensão". I've replaced it with something more natural.

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    Hello, my name is Vanessa, I'm Brazilian, I study law, and I'd like to learn English.

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    May 7, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Hi Andrei,

    This is a very well-written piece. My corrections are in bold. I've also highlighted "sensual" since, although not incorrect, it has erotic connotations and you might want to find a synonym. "Crossed-out gun sign" might be written more naturally as "no-gun sign"; "prohibition of weapons" is often referred to as "gun control" in the media.

    I hope this helps!

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    New Shooting and the Tradition of Westerns

    Somehow I became a big Netflix buff. I mostly watch westerns, although I completely understand the limit of this genre. It's just my desire to learn something about the American past and history, and, as a man of art, I prefer to choose a sensual way for it. I'm bored reading historical books or documents, I prefer to see images.

    It's really horrifying how often shooting arises on the screen in these American movies. With regard to the last incident in the University of North Carolina - where I taught  half a year ago - it looks quite cynical, especially when it's done with irony and sarcasm. Nevertheless, America has a long tradition of self-defence with firearms. At first I was shocked when seeing the sign with a crossed-out gun at the entrance of every store, post office or pharmacy. It simply reminded me that people around me can carry guns in their pockets or under their coats.Then I just got used to it. However, every time we hear that a certain number of people were killed somewhere in the U.S., the question of prohibition of weapons starts to be discussed again.

    I personally don't think that it's possible for this society to make weapons illegal, but I do think that the purchase of firearms should be much more strictly regulated, including a thorough medical examination. I also think that the special tax regulation would help to at least reduce the number of killings and victims of shooting.
    It's terrible to hear that a couple of young lives were took without any reason, just because someone had the access to firearms.
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    May 2, 2019
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  • Answered
    Hi Estefanía, "Should the deed be discovered" literally means "if the act was discovered". In this context, it might be rewritten as "if they found out about the murder". I hope this helps! Best wishes, Matt
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    May 1, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Hi Kosuke,

    My corrections are in bold. I hope this helps!

    Best wishes,

    Matt

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    Golden No.2 TV program

    Q.Some believe that TV programs have a positive influence on modern society. Others, however, think that the influence of TV programs is negative.on modern society. What’s your opinion? Please include specific details in your explanation.
    A.In my view, TV programs have a positive effect on our society.
    The first reason being that they can increase our knowledge of many areas. For example, NHK, which is a Japanese public broadcasting corporation, has not only interesting but educational programs as well. The second reason being that they can encourage communication between family members. For instance, we can enjoy the same TV programs together and then communicate with each other about those programs. That’s why I believe that TV programs have a positive influence on modern society.
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    May 1, 2019
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  • Answered
    Hi Alister, Here's my understanding. Boston tried to stop Miami's attacking play with a strong ("suffocating") defence. Then Miami did the same to Boston. Miami were more successful, scoring on the counter-attack. This sounds like an American colloquial way of saying that Miami "fought fire with fire". They used a tactic associated with Boston to their own advantage. They "caught" Boston's defence, then "threw it back" at their opponents. I hope this is clear! Best wishes, Matt
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    May 1, 2019
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