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How to structure an essay for A-level modern languages?

Introduction: state your argument within the context of your essay question. Introduce the 2/3 points that you will be making to support your argument.Paragraph 1/2/3 - these points can compare, contrast and...
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Answered by Michelle C. • French tutor
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When do you use 'on'?

'On' is usually used in informal situations to mean 'we'. Instead of saying 'nous allons aller au cinéma' you might say 'on va aller au cinéma'. It's very common to hear and see French people using 'on' inst...
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Answered by Isobel C. • French tutor
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Qu’est-ce que tu as fait le weekend dernier? Give 2 answers using the passé compose tense. One answer must use a verb that takes 'être' and the other should take 'avoir'.

Le weekend dernier, je suis allé e au cinema.2) Le weekend dernier, j'ai mangé un pizza.Extension: Now try and conjugate these sentences to use the 'nous', 'vous', and 'ils' form. 1) Le weekend dernier, (nou...
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Answered by Molly S. • French tutor
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What did you do last weekend?

Le weekend dernier j’ai rendu visite à mes cousins et j’étais tellement excité car je ne les ai pas vu depuis très longtemps. Nous sommes allés à un centre sportif afin d’essayer l’escalade pour la première ...
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Answered by Grace L. • French tutor
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When would you use the preterite versus the imperfect?

The preterite tense is used for completed actions in the past, so for example: j'ai joué au foot hier. The action has been done once and is finished. The imperfect would be used for repeated actions in the p...
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Answered by Tilli E. • French tutor
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