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How should I prepare for an unseen?

The unseen part of the exam tends to want to test your knowledge of literary devices, so before the exam it's good to brush up on those. Even if it seems impossible to understand the meaning of an unseen ...

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What should I do in a speaking exam if I don't know a word?

Don't freak out - if there's a specific word you want to say but can't remember/ don't know what it is in Spanish, think of a way you can talk around it using the words you do know (that way, the teacher ...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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How can I compare two or more novels in the same essay?

It's important to allow yourself time to plan before you start writing. If you plan well, you'll find you can write the actual essay itself much faster and it will be clearer (less waffle!). If I have an ...

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How should I structure an essay question in my Spanish exam?

I find it helpful drawing out a table/ columns to help structure my essay. If I have an hour to write an essay in an exam, I always allow myself 15 minutes to plan it with this method, and 45 minutes to w...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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When should I use 'por' or 'para'?

There are quite a few scenarios in which 'por/para' required. This is a common use for 'por/para':
'Para' is used when you want to say 'in order to' (to express the purpose of doing something).For ex...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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