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To what extent do at least two texts studied on this module give convincing resolutions to the mind-body problem?

As mentioned above, a way in which resolutions to the mind-body problem are presented in Le Rêve de d’Alembert is by way of philosophical theories. The first part of the text, immediately suggests that the t...
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How do you know whether a verb takes avoir or être in the past tense?

Most verbs in French take 'avoir' in the past tense e.g. manger --> j'ai mangé. However, there are 14 verbs that take 'être' in the past tense and these can be remembered using the DR MRS VANDERTRAMP mnem...
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How can I prepare for Oxbridge French interview?

There are three main components to a French oxbridge interview that you can prepare for:1) You will be given a passage of prose or poem in French or English, and asked to comment on the form, content, and st...
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When should you use the imperfect tense and when should you use the perfect tense in French?

The imperfect tense can be used to describe the continuous nature of an action. For example, 'We were playing on the computer'. Additionally, the imperfect tense is used if we want to say an action was repea...
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Write a paragraph describing a route through a city you know. You should use connectives, descriptive adjectives, and use proper sentence structures (eg. habit, hypotheticals, etc.).

Key: City; Structure guidance; Key expressions Londres: Introducing the route - Pour aller à l'école, je prends le métro depuis ma station, Acton Town, jusqu'à South Kensington. First step - D'abord , je qui...
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Answered by Anna M. • French tutor
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