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How do I use the present tense in German?

First: Start with a comparison with English (different tenses for the present in English vs. A single one in German) Second: Evoke the difference between strong and weak verbs in German, do a parallel with E...
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Answered by Eléna D. • German tutor
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How do you best succeed at the essay element of the exam?

The key elements to doing well on the essay part: know the book / movie well and know what happens in each scene know the key vocab including techincal terms pre - learn some phrases decide on how you're goi...
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Answered by Caroline R. • German tutor
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Translate the following: 'If scientists had enough money they would soon discover new solutions.'

Wenn Naturwissenschaftler mehr Geld hätten, würden sie bald neue Lösungen entdecken. Things to watch out for: Plural of 'Naturwissenschaftler, placement of verb 'hätten', inversion of second and final verbs,...
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Answered by Mikey K. • German tutor
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„Ein Urlaub muss nicht teuer sein. Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten billig zu reisen.“ Was ist deine Meinung dazu?

Es kommt darauf an, was für einen Urlaub man gern machen würde. Zum Beispiel, Leute, die regelmäßig in 4 oder 5 Sterne Luxushotels bleiben, müssen teure Preisen bezahlen. Und für Touristen, die die Trends ni...
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Answered by Bethan S. • German tutor
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What is the 'genitive case'?

The genitive case is one of the 4 german cases, the others being nominative, accusative and dative. The genitive case is used to show possession - similar to using an " 's " in English, such as 'Th...
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Answered by Ryan F. • German tutor
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