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How do contractions of articles work in French?

Definite articles (le & la) have to be contracted every time they are in front of a word starting with a vowel or a silent h. For example, le + étudiant = l'étudiant, le + homme = l'homme.
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Answered by Anne-Lise M. French tutor
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How to write an interview?

It is crucial to know and recognise the text type conventions - they are the basis in Paper 2. There is much guidance in the syllabus and online, however, when explained in person with examples it becomes mu...
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Answered by Urte A. French tutor
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How can I improve my understanding of spoken French?

If you're planning on spending some time in France - and with the French, understanding spoken French is essential. Thankfully, there are not nearly as many accents in France as there are in the English-Spea...
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Answered by Agathe D. French tutor
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Is there a good method to learn vocabulary?

The important thing with learning vocab is to make sure that it's a regular activity, because otherwise you just tend to forget whatever you learned on the way. But the method has to come from you: you can u...
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Answered by Julian B. French tutor
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What should I do if and when I am stuck on the comprehension section?

Firstly, it is important not to get too worried as the answers will always be in the text. By jotting down a few notes for every three to four sentences whilst you read the text, you can easily look back and...
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Answered by Therese R. French tutor
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