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What is the subjunctive?

It is important to remember that the subjunctive is a mood and not a tense. It is normally used to express a wish or desire or to express uncertainty. For GCSE it is normally best to learn set phrases which ...
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Answered by Imogen O. • Spanish tutor
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What is an infinitive?

This is a word that you will hear at lot in Spanish (and in languages in general!). The infinitive is basically the basic form of the verb- ie the verb before it is conjugated. In Spanish there are 3 main ty...
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How can I remember all the new vocabulary and conjugation I am learning?

In my experience, an effective way to assimilate the theoretical learning is to actually speak and not be afraid of making mistakes! By talking to your peers in Spanish and listening to them, you will progre...
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Answered by Selma Y. • Spanish tutor
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What are some simple but effective phrases using the subjunctive?

The subjunctive as a mood, not a tense, is often instigated or prompted with the usage of preposition 'que'. Some common and simple phrases include:- Que yo sepa- Es posible que- Para que- Espero que
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What is the difference between "ser feliz" and "estar feliz"?

Ser feliz means that the person is always happy whereas estar feliz means the person is happy today.
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