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What is the past historic and when would I use it?

The past historic or le passé simple is another past tense in French. However, nowadays it is never heard in spoken French and you will only see it in literary texts. In literary texts, it is used to replace...
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Answered by Isla P. French tutor
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How do you structure an essay in French?

Writing an essay in French can be a daunting task but it can be treated in the same way as writing an essay in English or any language. You must have an introduction, main body through which you explore and ...
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Answered by Krishmeela R. French tutor
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How can I improve my oral skills for exams and speaking in general?

Consistency is the most important thing when learning a language so I recommend practicing as regularly as possible, even if you can only do half an hour per day. Reading poems out loud while paying attentio...
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Answered by Penelope E. French tutor
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How do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is a mood, not a tense, and it is used to describe attitude. It often expresses wish, fear, uncertainty, or hope. " Que " is a good indication that the use of the subjunctive is req...
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Answered by Urszula K. French tutor
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What is the passive tense?

This is a tricky one many students struggle with. The passive isn’t acutally a tense, it’s a “mood”, since it can be put into virtually any tense! The mood you will have learned at GCSE is called the indicat...
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Answered by Henry C. French tutor
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