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How should I structure my A-Level German essay introduction

Writing essays in a coherent and organised manner can be difficult in a foreign language, but a simple and consistent stucture can help to not only sharpen your argument but also heighten the accuracy of you...
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Answered by William S. • German tutor
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How do I prepare for a speaking exam?

When you are preparing for a speaking exam it is beneficial to revise the subject area beforehand. Talk to your teacher/tutor and find out which topic/s you will be discussing. You could meet up with a frien...
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Answered by India S. • German tutor
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What is the best way to learn vocabulary?

This varies from person to person so it's important to try out lots of different methods and to see what works for you. German has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter, so when you write down your ...
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Answered by Jess A. • German tutor
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How can I make vocab learning more interesting?

Vocab learning can be very dull when you're faced with pages and pages of suggested vocab to memorise in preparation for your exams. However, it is possible to make your vocab learning enjoyable (promise!) a...
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Answered by Emily R. • German tutor
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When do you use 'sein' and when do you use 'haben' in the past tense?

When forming a sentence in the past, or perfect tense in German, it is always formed with a conjugation of 'sein' or 'haben', plus the past participle of the main verb. It is much more common to use the verb...
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Answered by Alana H. • German tutor
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