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What is the passé simple, and why/when is it used?

The passé simple, or passé historique, is a more formal or literary past tense in French. It conveys past, completed actions - not unlike the passé composé. You will often find it in literary texts, part...

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Answered by Josie D. French tutor
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How should I approach a translation (DE-EN) in an exam?

Some exam boards include a translation of a short text, usually journalistic, from German into English as part of their reading exam. This exists to test your reading comprehension, as well as your abilit...

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Answered by Josie D. German tutor
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4^x - 2^x+1 - 15 = 0

x = log5/log2

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Answered by Narhen E. Maths tutor
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How should I plan an answer to a History essay question?

There are several important points to remember when planning an essay:Your essay should be balanced, but not 50/50 as this suggests that you're undecided as to what your argument is. Aim for around a 60/4...

EU
Answered by Emily U. History tutor
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How can I quickly revise knowledge while also working on exam technique?

Mind maps are a really great way to revise knowledge. Start with an exam question, identify the key theme(s) present in that question and place these themes in the bubble at the centre of your mind map. S...

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Answered by Emily U. History tutor
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