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How do I remember which words take être instead of avoir in the past tense?

French is a language of exceptionsr, however a simple way to remember these is by using an 'aide-memoire' with which you can easily remember every verb that takes être instead of avoir.

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Answered by Anna R. • German tutor

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How can I improve my vocabulary?

Improving your voacb is vital to express more complex ideas. Watching german films, reading books or online newspapers such as: Die Welt or Frankfurter Allgemeine, can improve your vocabulary vastly.

Answered by Anna R. • German tutor

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How do I know whether a verb takes haben or sein in the perfect tense?

Haben and sein are used as the auxiliary verbs in the perfect tense before the past participle. Whether you need haben or sein depends on the meaning of the verb you are putting into the perfect tense. Mo...

Answered by Zoe W. • German tutor

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How can I improve my German vocabulary?

First of all, don't worry if you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of German vocabulary you need to know – sometimes it can feel like quite a lot, especially if you haven't been learning the languag...

Answered by James M. • German tutor

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What is the imperative and when should I use it?

The imperative form, known as the Befehlsform in German, is used to modify the verb when you are giving a command (including polite commands!). Sentences using the imperative are often followe...

Answered by James M. • German tutor

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