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How does the imperative work?

The imperative is used to give order or instructions to the person(s) you are talking to. The impersonal form of the imperative is conjugated like the form you. ¡Canta tú! ¡Canta! ¡Cállate tú! ¡Cállate! Irre...
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Answered by Jose H. • Spanish tutor
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How can I ensure I do well in my Oral or Writing when I do not know what the question or topics will be, I always get 'brain-freeze' under pressure?

Exam pressure and extreme stress stop our brains working effectively, so the best way to ace the oral and writing exams is to trick yourself into feeling confident and calm. This is actually easier to achiev...
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Answered by Isabel W. • Spanish tutor
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How can I bring my controlled assessment work up to an A-grade?

In both writing and speaking assessments, you need to ensure your content has good flow and ticks certain boxes that the examiner is looking for - for example have you used the correct form of the past tense...
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Answered by Isabella L. • Spanish tutor
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I am struggling with the Speaking component of the Spanish A-Level. How can I improve my Spanish speaking skills?

Well, firstly, with practice comes perfection. Take even 10 minutes out a day to speak with a fellow classmate in Spanish, and it will make a big difference! I am also available for Spanish speaking practice...
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Answered by Ruqayyah L. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'por' and 'para'?

First, it should be made clear that either of these phrases can be used to mean 'for' in English. The reason we have two different words in Spanish is because they are used for slightly different purposes. '...
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Answered by Lisa I. • Spanish tutor
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