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When do you use the Preterito perfecto and when the Preterito Indefinido?

You should think of the preterito perfecto as the present perfect in English and the preterito indefinido as the past simple. Indeed, you use the preterito perfecto (present perfe...

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Answered by Greta D. Spanish tutor
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What should I do in a speaking exam if I don't know a word?

Don't freak out - if there's a specific word you want to say but can't remember/ don't know what it is in Spanish, think of a way you can talk around it using the words you do know (that way, the teacher ...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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How should I structure an essay question in my Spanish exam?

I find it helpful drawing out a table/ columns to help structure my essay. If I have an hour to write an essay in an exam, I always allow myself 15 minutes to plan it with this method, and 45 minutes to w...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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When should I use 'por' or 'para'?

There are quite a few scenarios in which 'por/para' required. This is a common use for 'por/para':
'Para' is used when you want to say 'in order to' (to express the purpose of doing something).For ex...

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Answered by Charlotte G. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between ser and estar?

English only has one verb 'to be', but Spanish has two: 'ser' and 'estar'. This can be confusing, but it is important to know the difference as they have different uses and can change the meaning of the w...

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Answered by Hannah F. Spanish tutor
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