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How to form the Perfekt (past) tense in German?

To form the past tense in German, you need the conjugated auxiliary verb (haben or sein) and the past participle of the verb, which comes at the end of the sentence. For example, if you want to say "...

Answered by Alexandra A. German tutor
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How can I tell which prepositions takes which case?

This isn't as difficult as it seems: there are two categories of prepositions which only take one particular case (accusative only or dative only). I find it helpful to learn these in a list then rearrang...

Answered by Connie E. German tutor
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How do I know if a word needs a preposition and if so how can I tell which one to use?

As with English, prepositions aren't needed in every sentence, however many nouns, verbs and adjectives do require one. Remember: they will affect the rest of a sentence grammatically. However, we can tal...

Answered by Rachael M. German tutor
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Which verbs take the dative case?

While most verbs affect a direct object - so take the accusative - some verbs can take the dative as well as the accusative to indicate an indirect object, such as schreiben [Acc: Ich schreibe

Answered by Gabriel M. German tutor
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How do I improve my comprehension skills for the listening part of the exam?

In order to improve your comprehension skills you need to - unsurprisingly - practice. The key to identifying the right vocabulary and answering correctly is tuning in to the speed and cadence of spoken G...

Answered by Grace C. German tutor
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