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What is the difference between the perfect and imperfect tense?

The perfect tense is use to express actions which heve certainly been completed. In some cases it is used because it only happened once.For instance "J'ai passé mes vacances scolaires à Lyon avec ma fam...
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Answered by Victoria M. • French tutor
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How do I do the french "r" sound?

It is a guttural sound (comes from the throat). Practice by gargling with water, that is where the sound comes from. It is harsh and easily achievable with a little practice.
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Answered by Penrose R. • French tutor
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How can we learn as much vocabulary as possible during these sessions?

In A-level books, each is separated into several topics with short lists of vocabulary. By talking about these topics, I will ask you to write any important new wword down and ask you to learn them at home i...
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Answered by Penrose R. • French tutor
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How do I know when to use etre as an auxilliary verb in the perfect tense?

There are a list of set verbs which always take the verb etre as their auxilliary in the perfect tense which you will need to learn. To help you remember them you can use the mnemonic MR V DREAMPANTSMourirRe...
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Answered by Ellen K. • French tutor
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How and when do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive in French is used when talking about theoretical situations, and also with certain phrases using 'que' - this can be tricky, because the 'que' phrases must be learnt. The subjunctive is also ...
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Answered by Jennifer O. • French tutor
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