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How can I improve my accent?

Really go for it - it may sound silly but imagine that you are French and feel confident when speaking. Try and talk as much as you can - have a conversation with yourself! This will also help your voc...

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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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What's the best way to remember vocabulary?

In my experience repetition is the best. Don't just practice from English to French - switch it up and practice French to English too!

If you're really struggling then try mental imagery ...

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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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What's the difference between imperfect and passé composé?

Passé composé is a past tense used to describe a completed action. For example, I went to the cinema (Je suis allé(e) au cinéma).

Imperfect is also a past tense. This time it is used to t...

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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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How do I form the conditional tense?

The conditional tense is used to descibe a situation in the future that may or may not happen. For example:

If I were rich, I would buy a big house

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Answered by Emmanuelle C. French tutor
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How do I use the imperfect in French?

In French, the imperfect is used

- to describe a scene  eg. il PLEUVAIT dehors

- to say that you did something on a regular basis in the past eg. je COURAIS chaque lundi mat...

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Answered by Emmanuelle C. French tutor
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