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Speaking Test: How can I improve my pronounciation?

It is important to remember, having an accent is normal. You can live in the country for decades and still have an accent. It is however equally important that you pay attention to the intonation of a lan...

Answered by Isabel L. German tutor
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I think German grammar is kind of overwhelming - there are so many different rules to take into account in order to form a proper, correct sentence. How should I approach this problem?

I understand this feeling, as German is, compared to English, very complex. However, we will start building up your knowledge like a house. We will start with the basics - e.g., conjugation - and won't pr...

Answered by Kristina W. German tutor
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When do I use the genitive case?

You use the genitive case to mark possession of something. It is a nice way to say that an object belongs to someone. There are some prepositions that trigger this case. In all cases you can use a simple ...

Answered by Benjamin P. German tutor
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Was für Probleme gibt es für junge Leute heute? (Commonly asked essay question)

I would talk through this answer with the student as the question may be asked in an oral exam- points may include:

1)Es könnte schwierig werden, einen Job zu finden, denn man braucht Erfahrung, di...

Answered by Alice R. German tutor
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I'm confused about the use of the conditional tense in German, could you explain how it's formed and its uses?

The first important thing to remember about forming the conditional tense in German is that both parts of the sentence must be in the conditional tense. Take for example the sentence 'If I woke up earlier...

Answered by Finn P. German tutor
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