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What are the differences in writing an SAQ and an LAQ?

For an SAQ (Short-Answer-Question) the best thing is to be as concise as possible, as you are aiming for a word count of about 250-300 words. What the examiners want is to be reading accurate information tha...
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Answered by Valerie T. • Spanish tutor
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How should I know when to use "tu" or "usted"

Usted is a more formal and respectful term to use when talking to a new acquaintance, an older person or someone who you wish to show respect to due to their higher rank e.g an authority figure. It's plural ...
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Answered by Lauren F. • Spanish tutor
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Write a letter to your Spanish pen pal Carlos who has just turned 17.

Hola Carlos,Felicidades en tu cumpleaños! Espero que tengas un buen dia, celebrando con tu familia y tus amigos. Como ya sabes, celebré mi cumpleanos el Viernes pasado. Fui al cine con unas amigas del colegi...
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Answered by Cecilia O. • Spanish tutor
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When do you use the imperfect/preterite past tense?

A good way to remember which form of the past tense to use is to think about when the action took place. The imperfect (with endings -aba and -ía) is used for continuous actions in the past, so you would use...
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Answered by Mary G. • Spanish tutor
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When should I use SER or ESTAR?

SER and ESTAR both mean 'To be' in English, but choosing the right one can be tricky. The most useful way to remember the difference is to decide whether what you are describing has a permanent/inbuilt quali...
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Answered by George C. • Spanish tutor
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