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What is the Spanish present tense, when and how do you use it?

In Spanish, there are three categories of verbs. The category is determined by the last two letters of the infinitive:-ar verbs (like hablar)
-er verbs (like comer)
-ir v...

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Answered by Priya M. Spanish tutor
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What's the difference between ser and estar?

Ser is used in reference to things that are permanent, or unchanging - eg. Soy de Inglaterra. You can't change where you're from, so you need to use ser. Estar is used to describe temporary thing...

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Answered by Toby C. Spanish tutor
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How should I prepare for an oral exam?

When it comes to oral exams it is easy to get nervous. However, there is really no need! 

The most important thing to remember is to relax and be yourself. The aim is to have as natural a...

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Answered by Chloe S. Spanish tutor
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When do you use the subjunctive?

You can remember when to use the subjunctive using the acroynm WEIRDO:

Wishes, hopes and desires e.g. quiero que, espero que, deseo que 

Em...

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Answered by Munroop P. Spanish tutor
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How to use 'ser' and 'estar'

Both ser and estar translate in English as 'to be'. Ser and estar, however, are very different in both meaning and usage. 

First of all it is important t...

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Answered by Callum S. Spanish tutor
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