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How do I prepare for the listening exam?

In short, get listening to as much French as possible! It may seem simple and obvious but it is honestly the best way to improve your listening skills and it will also help your pronunciation when it ...

Answered by Hannah S. • French tutor

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How do I do well in the oral exam?

The oral exam is about confidence: if you're at ease with the language, you'll understand the questions asked of you and remember all of the things you wanted to get in. Immerse youself in French in the w...

Answered by Nathalie G. • French tutor

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How can I improve my French without actually trying?

Sadly, we can't all go to France on holiday to polish up our French...

A way of learning vocabulary that I have found very useful and also enjoyable is to listen to songs and the radio in...

Answered by Mathilde R. • French tutor

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When do I need to use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is one of the hardest grammar points that you need to tackle in French A level. Any signs that you understand it and can use it confidently will impress the examiner hugely.

Answered by William B. • French tutor

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I'm finding learning vocabulary boring and difficult, can you suggest any ways to do it?

The best way to learn vocab, in my opinion, involves lots of writing and active thinking. You also shouldn't expect to remember every single bit of vocab you learn. What I do, is, in the months coming ...

Answered by Ollie F. • French tutor

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