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Could you please explain the "vouvoiement" rule?

One aspect of the French language which can be confusing at first to non-native and especially English speakers is the formal use of the pronoun « vous » and its subsequent verb form. The « vous » form usual...
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Answered by Alice D. • French tutor
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What's the difference between 'saber' and 'conocer'?

Brilliant question! Although in English, 'saber' and 'conocer' both mean 'to know', we must decide which one of the two verbs to use in Spanish depending on the context, and what we 'know'.'Saber' is used fo...
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Answered by Sophia K. • French tutor
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When should I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is not a tense, but a mood.This means it can be applied to (or used) in different tenses.There are specific phrases which are followed by the subjunctive, however there are also certain circu...
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Answered by Emma C. • French tutor
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How do I structure essay questions? For example: “What is the most important theme in the book/film?”…

Sample essay planIntro: Summarise book/film in 1 sentence Identify 3 or 4 possible themes and state that you will analyse them in the essayMain body: 3 or 4 paragraphs (1 per theme) Identify 1 or 2 examples ...
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Answered by Jessica T. • French tutor
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How can I structure answers for a long writing question?

The first step is to create a basic checklist which can be used for any of these types of questions. This could include a few grammar tenses and structures, a few versatile bits of vocabulary, and some point...
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Answered by Cecilia O. • French tutor
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