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How do I approach bigger, more intimidating texts?

One of the biggest jumps between GCSE and A Level is the volume of reading that you have to do. Of Mice and Men becomes Jane Eyre; Tess of the D'Urbervilles; Birdsong, or the Handmaid's Tale... etc. Firstly,...
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Answered by Lucy S. • English tutor
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How do I write a good paragraph?

A good place to start is making things simple. For paragraphs, this means understanding clearly what is expected. Once you know that, then you can focus on getting your big, most impressive points out under ...
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Answered by Lucy S. • English tutor
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How can I get better at commenting on passages from my set texts?

This is one of the most difficult questions in the exam, because it requires both linguistic knowledge and a literary appreciation of the text. In question 2a of Section B in the current format of A2 Latin, ...
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Answered by James H. • Latin tutor
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When do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is not strictly a tense, but a mood that is often used in French to express a particular feeling such as uncertainty, fear, desire, hope in relation to an action. Some examples of this are: I...
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Answered by Ellie J. • French tutor
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What was the purpose of Augustus' building programme?

Firstly, it is clear that Augustus' building programme addressed the practical issue of a lack of public space. The Forum Augusti, for example, provided a public space open to everyone to go about their dail...
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