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How do you conjugate '1st group' verbs (the ones finishing by -er) in the present tense?

In french, three different kinds of verbs can be made: the '1st group' ones finishing by -er, the '2nd group' ones by -ir and the '3rd group' finishing by any other ending (-oir for example). The '1st group'...
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Answered by Marina K. • French tutor
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Which verbes use "être" as auxiliary verb?

There is a set number of verbes which use "être" as their auxiliary verb. These verbes are also called verbes de la gare. They are associated with movements of people and you can use them when in a...
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Answered by Sanela B. • French tutor
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Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour

DOPAMINE = Responsible for motivation/reward. Important in addictive behaviour. Dopamine is released when doing a rewarding behaviour. Drugs increase dopamine levels. Can be environmental → seeing a pack of ...
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What is the difference between ser and estar?

As a general rule think about ser being a permanent description and estar being temporary. For example, to say someone is tall, use ser and you if you are saying that they look tall today you would use estar...
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Answered by Freya P. • Spanish tutor
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When do I use the preterite and imperfect?

As a general rule, the preterite is used when there is a finite beginning and end. If there is any ambiguity then use the imperfect. There are also specific rules for each tense. If you are describing a pers...
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Answered by Freya P. • Spanish tutor
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