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Michael Coughlin
Talk to the man who often meets dead ends, and you will know the value of making connections. The goals we give ourselves in life build upon one another, giving each of our skills enriched significance. This book uses your knowledge base to form new connections. It will help you grasp the interrelationship of all words, familiar and unseen. The more you delve into this text, the more you will develop you recognition of the subtleties of the English language. ?
This book is well suited for a motivated student who wants to improve on his or her own, or for someone looking to fuel their discussions in a study group. The arrangement of connections in this book lends itself to rectifying some particular problems in language development. For example, the layout presented within can help end the problem of knowing each word in a sentence, but not actually perceiving it’s meaning. As English is a living language, you will also have the capability to adapt with the language as it morphs and expands.
This book was written in Taiwan, with local student populations kept in mind. I have connected with so many great people in Taiwan, not to mention great students. Care and time have been put into this book out of esteem for those wonderful encounters. I continue to be inspired by those around me.
The sources for this book include the experiences of friends I have known, as well as book characters who inspire me. It doesn’t aim to give one person’s point of view, but to offer well-rounded and creative perspectives.
May this book lead you to more connections.
Amicitiae nostrae memoriam spero sempiternam fore
Michael Coughlin
2014.04