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How should I approach a translation (DE-EN) in an exam?

Some exam boards include a translation of a short text, usually journalistic, from German into English as part of their reading exam. This exists to test your reading comprehension, as well as your abilit...

Answered by Josie D. German tutor
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Why do I sometimes say 'ich fahre in der Stadt' and other times 'ich fahre in die Stadt'? What is the difference and why is there one?

Here, the difference is not between gender: 'Stadt' is always a feminine noun. Here, 'in der Stadt' is in the dative case, governed by the preposition 'in', whilst 'in die Stadt' is in the accusative. 'In...

Answered by Melissa M. German tutor
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How do I answer a question such as 'Wie feiern Sie Weihnachten?' in the speaking exam?

First of all, it's really important not to panic. Take a second and think about what you are going to say before rushing into an answer. Make sure your answer is not too short, the examiner wants to hear ...

Answered by Amelie S. German tutor
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How can you tell the gender of a noun in German?

The quick answer is learn the gender with the noun. There are no real hard and fast rules to know the gender of a noun in German. The best method is to learn the genders as you go. If you...

Answered by Andrew C. German tutor
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Der Vorleser Frage- “Michaels Beziehung mit Hanna hat sein ganzes Leben bestimmt”Inwiefern ist das auch deine Meinung?

Im Buch „Der Vorleser“ von Bernhard Schlink geht es um die Beziehung zwischen Michael und Hanna, einem 15-jährigen Jungen und einer 36-jährigen Frau. Diese Affäre hat eine bedeutende Auswirkung au...

Answered by Roman K. German tutor
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