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When do you use the subjunctive tense?

I use the acronym 'WEIRDO' to remember the main instances when you use the subjunctive. The letters stand for:Wishes e.g 'Quiero que ...'Emotions e.g 'Me alegro de que ...'Impersonal expressions e.g 'Es i...

Answered by Elizabeth M. • Spanish tutor

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What is the difference between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar'?

The verbs ser and estar both translate as 'to be'. Its important to learn the differences between them. Ser is used to talk about permanent attributes. A...

Answered by Louisa H. • Spanish tutor

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When should I use the imperfect and preterite past tenses in Spanish?

Good question. This can be confusing because we don't always have the same markers for these two tenses in English. Try to remember the preteriteas one single action or time period, and t...

Answered by Zoe G. • Spanish tutor

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After a trip to Spain you decided to write a travel article for your school magazine. What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go to Spain for a weekend break?

Primero, necesitas pensar en lo que quieres llevar en tu maleta. Yo diría que valga la pena mirar la previsión del tiempo. ¿Qué tiempo hace en la ciudad que visitas? ¿Hace calor o frío? Con esta decisión ...

Answered by Giovanna G. • Spanish tutor

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Write a paragraph describing your family

Creo que tengo una familia bastante normal. Vivo con mi hermano, que se llama Joe y mis padres, Kate y Adrian. Además, tengo un perro muy grande de 8 años. Mi hermano tiene 17 años y está aprendiendo a co...

Answered by Eve L. • Spanish tutor

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