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How can I improve my accent?

Really go for it - it may sound silly but imagine that you are French and feel confident when speaking. Try and talk as much as you can - have a conversation with yourself! This will also help your vocabular...
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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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What's the best way to remember vocabulary?

In my experience repetition is the best. Don't just practice from English to French - switch it up and practice French to English too! If you're really struggling then try mental imagery - for example, une p...
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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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What's the difference between imperfect and passé composé?

Passé composé is a past tense used to describe a completed action. For example, I went to the cinema (Je suis allé(e) au cinéma). Imperfect is also a past tense. This time it is used to talk about something ...
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Answered by Emily G. French tutor
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How is an action potential fired?

When a neurone is at rest, the outside of the neurone is more positive than the inside. This is due to the sodium-potassium pump which actively pumps 3 Na+ outside the cell, whilst at the same time pumping 2...
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Answered by Eleanor B. Biology tutor
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Define Enzyme and Active site

Enzymes are biological catalysts that are formed from globular proteins. Active site is the molecule surface space where the substrate binds and catalysis occurs. Extra points: - Enzymes are NOT used up in a...
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Answered by Xin Yan H. Biology tutor
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