The preterite tense is another topic that seems to confuse English speakers of Spanish. English speakers learning Spanish have a tendency to confuse the preterite with the imperfect and vice versa. Both tenses describe actions that took place in the past.
Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs
Attributed to the Irish are hundreds of thousands of quotes over the centuries, and here are a few of their best. Enjoy, and feel free to use for yourself as often as you like.
Poker Hands: Best and Worse Starting Hands in Texas Holdem
Here is a list of the ten top starting hands in Texas Holdem poker as well as a list of the worst Texas Holdem hands.
Spanish Grammar Lesson and the Verbs “Ser” and “Estar”
If you want to know how to speak Spanish it is important that you understand this topicof Spanish grammar. Although the verbs ser and estar are equivalent to the verb to be in English, the meanings and uses for ser and estar vary greatly in Spanish. In an effort to clarify the appropriate uses for these two verbs, this lesson explains the uses for each verb, and how they differ.
The Dreaded Research Paper
Not many people like to write a research paper. Just the thought makes some students want to run and hide. Hearing your professor assign a research paper as part of the requirements of a class is dreaded by most students. They begin looking for ways to avoid the assignment. Perhaps some of this dread comes from not having been taught well how to write an excellent research paper. It does not have to be as hard as it seems.
Writing a research paper does take careful thought…
Top 10 Tips For Writing A Good Press Release
Writing a press release doesn’t need to be difficult. Here are 10 tips for writing a successful press release.
1 – You are writing for journalists
Press releases aren’t for customers or consumers they are for reporters, journalists who will use them as a starting point for a larger story or feature. Write your story as you would like to have it told. Press releases written as sales pieces will be completely ignored. The points you make in your press release and the order …
What Should Be Included In A Nonfiction Book Proposal
A great nonfiction book proposal is the key to convincing an acquisition editor you deserve a substantial advance and getting your book published.
What should be included in a book proposal?
Concept:
A brief, no more than one page description about why your book is unique.
Market:
Who will buy your book and why. Include the demographics of your potential readers and how many of them there are. If you can, quote statistics, such as baseball is the most often viewe…
How Can You Become A Better Writer?
I have been writing professionally for more than two decades and teaching writing nearly that long. Every conference, every writing staff, and every class has always included some writer who asks: “How Can I Become A Better Writer?”
They don’t usually like my answer. “Practice writing every day and read to study the writing of others every day.”
They don’t like the answer for one of two reasons usually. Some people are looking for some quick fix, magic formula that will…
How to defeat terrorism
Terrorism is plaguing the earth and spreading at an alarming rate. Many people are asking what we can do to stop this virus of global jihad, but from studying the past a clear answer is shown.
How to Keep Predator Fish
Keeping fish can be lots of fun, but no one wants to buy a new fish just to have it eaten or have it eat your other fish, so here is a guide on things to do to ensure this does not happen.
How To Survive A Good Review
When the first reviews for my most recent novel (Great Sky Woman, Random House 2006) started coming in, my emotions went through the usual roller coaster. The first, from Publishers Weekly, was 90% positive, but mentioned that, in their opinion, it was slow in spots. My stomach sank. Slow? In spots? Oh my Godall is lost!
The second review came in two weeks later. This one, from Booklist, used words like magnificent and engaging and adventure on a grand scale.
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Jokes and Riddles – How To Write Them
Yes, you can write jokes and riddles. In fact, it is not only fun, but it is a great brainpower exercise.