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Joyanne James-Soyer

Joyanne James-Soyer is an accomplished author and editor with over 25 years of experience in the publishing and education sectors. She manages digital content specialising in Caribbean culture, regional history and education for Sweet TnT Magazine and Study Zone Institute. Her portfolio includes the Study Zone Big Kid Books series, the Improve Spelling and Reading Skills collection, and she is a co-author and editor of Sweet TnT Short Stories and Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes. Holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature with Education and being a dedicated educator, James-Soyer specialises in documenting the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago for a global audience, and supporting students, parents, and teachers globally.

Accounting Cycle: Complete basic accounting in 7 steps

Accounting Cycle

The accounting cycle is a systematic process of recording, categorising and finalising financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting of a business’s economic health. This cycle provides a standardised framework for parents, teachers and educators to introduce students and small business owners to the essential flow of financial data from initial …

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Needs and wants: Important things to know the difference

Needs and wants

The fundamental distinction between needs and wants serves as the primary driver for consumer behaviour and the foundational logic of global economic systems. This conceptual clarity is essential for business students, media buyers, and advertising agencies aiming to understand the mechanics of market demand and resource allocation. While modern interpretations …

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Parts of speech: A simple guide and test to master grammar

Parts of speech

Mastering the eight primary parts of speech is the foundational requirement for clear and professional English communication across all written mediums. This comprehensive guide provides a functional breakdown of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions and interjections to eliminate common grammatical errors. By understanding the structural role of each …

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Learning is hard: Important steps to knowing your work

Learning is hard: 5 steps to knowing your work

Struggling to understand information can be frustrating. What’s worse is when you actually understand a lesson but the next day, you cannot remember anything. Learning is hard for many students so don’t think it’s just you. There are strategies used in schools like Study Zone Institute that help students to …

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