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How do I approach the essay section of the TSA?

The essay section of the TSA is really nothing to worry about, as the tutors should only use it as a possibly entry point for questioning in your interview, and it is not numerically marked. You should just ...
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Answered by Sophie A. • TSA Oxford tutor
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What's the difference between quin and quominus?

The use of quin and quominus is infamously tricky, but if you can deploy them in your prose composition it will make your work appear idiomatic and, therefore, sophisticated as well as indicative of a solid ...
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Answered by Sebastian H. • Latin tutor
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Is there an easier way of learning noun/adjective/verb endings?

Unfortunately, this tends to require rote learning. However, many of the example words used have a certain rhythm to them which makes this easier, such as the Latin 2 nd person neuter, bellum . Beyond just r...
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Answered by Frances H. • Latin tutor
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How can I write something original on my set texts, when so much has already been written on them by experts?

Firstly, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a doctorate or university thesis – you don’t have to write something entirely original. But obviously, you also don’t want to just repeat a critic’s argume...
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How can I learn new vocabulary more easily?

So first of all it's good to find out what kind of learner you are; visual, kinesthetic or auditory. If, like me you are a visual learner you will find that new words are hard to memorise unless you have see...
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Answered by Valentina O. • French tutor
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