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How do I decide which essay to write?

During the exam, the essay titles are out of your hands so all you can do is pick the essay that suits you and your knowledge best and go from there. Some people can be tempted to only learn one book in deta...
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Answered by Sally T. • Spanish tutor
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How do I sit an oral exam?

I am very sympathetic because oral exams are my least favourite part of my subject, even at degree level, and honestly the best thing to do is practise! Try talking to yourself in your head in French, try to...
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Answered by Sally T. • French tutor
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How do I remember so many dates and events in sequence?

My top tip for remembering dates is, grab a family member (mums are least likely to say no) and talk them thorugh your history curriculum. If when you're teaching them, you find big gaps in your knowledge th...
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Answered by Sally T. • History tutor
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How do I plan an essay under such strong time constraints?

Ultimately, in exam conditions you have to prioritise speed during the planning time, as usually you only have about 45 minutes to write each essay. Therefore, plans have to be simple and different buzzwords...
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How do I expand (3x + 6)(x + 2) ?

Firstly, this is a classic GCSE question that crops up time and again, so it's worth making sure that you can expand brackets blindfolded and with your arms tied behind your back before you walk into the exa...
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Answered by Joshua B. • Maths tutor
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