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What classic elements of postmodern literature can be found in Daniel Kehlmann's 'Die Vermessung der Welt'?

Obviously, I would answer in German and only switch to English to erase final problems of understanding. Kehlmann chooses a historic framework for ‚Die Vermessung der Welt‘ creating both distance by setting ...
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Answered by Jona A. German tutor
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Why is it "Ich wohne hier seit 4 Jahren" and not "Ich habe hier seit 4 Jahren gewohnt"?

The latter would seem to make sense, as it is a direct translation of the English " I have lived/have been living here for 4 years ", however, when describing the length of time that an action has ...
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Answered by Tatyana B. German tutor
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Was sollen wir machen, um die Flüchtlingskrise zu helfen?

This is the kind of question a student could be asked as part of their speaking exam. The most important thing in this exam is to keep talking, which is why I start by asking the students if they have phrase...
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Answered by Valentyna F. German tutor
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Die Folgen der Automatisierung

This could be a speaking question, where the student is asked to discuss the positives and negatives of automation, and to take one of these sides during a debate. I would go through generally useful speakin...
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Answered by Eleanor S. German tutor
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When should I use Konjunktiv I?

Konjunktiv I is used to indicate reported speech (when you are telling someone what somebody else has said). However, Konjunktiv I is seen as very formal, and so it is rarely used in spoken German. You will ...
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Answered by Ashley B. German tutor
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