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How should I prepare for an oral exam?

I would advise any student to prepare for an oral exam in 3 main ways. Firstly, the student should get to grips with the factual content of their area of study. This will allow the to gain a general understa...
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Answered by Sam P. • French tutor
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Discuss the themes presented in Huis Clos and explain your reaction to how these themes are presented.

The themes in Huis Clos are as follows: suffering, judgement, sexual desire, dishonesty and the afterlife. Our three main characters, Garcin, Inès and Estelle, arrive in a mysterious hotel together only to d...
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Answered by Abigail C. • French tutor
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When do I use the French subjunctive?

The subjunctive mood (NB: NOT tense) in French is primarily a means of expressing uncertainty - something that you wish, hope or fear, rather than something that is definitely the case. This textbook-style d...
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Answered by Sarah M. • French tutor
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I hate speaking in French, how can I increase my confidence in this field?

The way to improve speaking skills in French is through practice! One good method is to read out a chosen passage in French and record yourself doing so in order to pick up your strongest and weakest areas. ...
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Answered by Eva B. • French tutor
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I have trouble with French pronounciation. What can I do to improve ?

This is a common issue when learning a language, and a common mistake is to think that one should just keep training the way they pronounce French words, when in fact training the ear as well is key. If you ...
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Answered by Léa S. • French tutor
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