http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Susan+Thomason Education Susan Thomason Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=448356&ca=Education Among the many challenges learning English as second language poses, an all time classic is a double negative. Since double negatives do exist and in fact are quite correct in other languages, for instance Spanish, many ESL students have to face the fact that in English they are not correct and ther... Education Susan Thomason Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446261&ca=Education There is an old expression that says “practice makes perfect.” If you want to perfect a skill of any kind it requires lots of practice and the best way to practice a new language, especially outside of your ESL classes, is to use it as often as possible. Here are 10 of the easiest ways to practice y... Education Susan Thomason Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=445881&ca=Education Having a good English dictionary is important if you want to learn the language well. In fact, it is probably the most valuable tool you have while taking your ESL classes. As well as a definition, a good dictionary will also show you how to pronounce the word and give examples of ways that the word... Education Susan Thomason Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=438323&ca=Education The difference between the Simple Past and the Present Perfect is something that perplexes more than one ESL student. Most students simply choose to ignore the Present Perfect altogether and stick to the much more straightforward, simpler (the name says it all) Simple Past. However, knowing when and... Education Susan Thomason Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=437225&ca=Education If you’re an ESL student who happens to be more than puzzled about how phrasal verbs are used and what they mean, you’ll find this guide will come in really handy. 1.A phrasal verb is a verb used with one or two particles or prepositions, such as up, down, in, on, out, off. Jim put down the book. I... Business Susan Thomason Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=437575&ca=Business When giving a business presentation, it is important to choose the correct words and expressions wisely. If we want to give a successful presentation, it depends mainly on how clear, precise, dynamic and straightforward we are. In the world of business where deals must be closed and deadlines met, w... Education Susan Thomason Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=437586&ca=Education It is inevitable and unavoidable. When you’re an ESL student you’ll sooner or later run across idiomatic expressions that will basically have you either scratching your head in puzzlement or laughing out loud. Though they may seem strange and unnatural to you, it is recommended that you try to learn... Education Susan Thomason Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=436658&ca=Education The reason for reading is to relate what you happen to be reading with what you already know. In this sense, if you do not know anything about what you are reading, it is like trying to grab a handful of air… a wasted effort. Take these digits, for example: 3285784, is difficult to read and retain.... Education Susan Thomason Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=436670&ca=Education A book review and a book report are different in regards to their objective. A book report shows the content and structure of a book in an objective way. It summarizes the content and analyzes the structure. It intends to give valuable information about the book to help others decide if it is intere... Education Susan Thomason Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=409781&ca=Education We are all born into a specific culture which determines the language we will use throughout our lives. Some people are born into multicultural homes in which two or more languages are used. For those who do not have this benefit, or those who want to learn more, then learning a new language is just...