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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 conversation as poss...
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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: W ishes, hopes and desires e.g. quiero que, espero que, deseo que E motion e.g. me gusta que, me soprende que, tengo miedo de que I mper...
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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 to note that both ser and estar are irregular verbs. For...
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Answered by Callum S. • Spanish tutor
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How do I know which words have "el" or "la" as their article?

"El" is the masculine article: El foco, El chico, El jardín. (Almost) all words ending in "o" will be masculine. Any other ending apart from "a" will also surely be masculine. &...
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Answered by Penrose R. • Spanish tutor
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How can I do well in a writing exam where there's so much room for mistakes?

Writing language exams can be difficult - you need to have grammar, language and message in mind as you write, but I found that practice was the trick. Aim to write as many practice exams as you can (I recom...
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Answered by Ana G. • Spanish tutor
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