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What should I do if I just don't understand a sentence?

There is always a way out. Words aren't the only way to understand meaning; syntax (the order of words) can give you a very good indication, especially in French. So a first thing to do is to break up the se...
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Answered by Julian B. • 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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How can I improve on my pronunciation?

French is a hard language to pronounce, especially for English-speaking people. There are two basic things you need to do when speaking: 1. make you speak slowly and don't forget any letters; 2. make sure yo...
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Answered by Julian B. • French tutor
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When do I use the subjunctive instead of the present indicative tense?

The present subjunctive is used in situations that express doubt and uncertainty. Things that you are to some extent unsure they will happen, unlike the present, used for true facts and situations. There are...
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Answered by Marina M. • French tutor
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How would you say "I enjoy being with my friends. When I can't see them, we keep contact by text message" in French ?

"J'aime passer du temps avec mes amis. Quand on ne peut pas se voir, on garde le contact par SMS."
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Answered by Rayana W. • French tutor
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