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Todo – Pronoun

The Spanish pronoun todo has four different forms, to agree with the gender and number of the noun it replaces.

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Neuf vs Nouveau

The French adjectives neuf and nouveau can be tricky for French students because they are both equivalent to "new" but are not interchangeable. Here's a new look at these timeless French foes.

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Bien fait

Pat yourself on the back with the contradictory French expression bien fait.

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El tiempo en enero – Weather Quiz

Test yourself on Spanish weather verbs with this fill-in-the-blanks exercise:

   El tiempo en enero

Note: You must be logged into your Progress with Lawless Spanish account to take this test. If you don't have one, sign up - it's free!

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Mon prof préféré – Imperfect Quiz

Test yourself on the French imperfect with this fill-in-the-blanks test:

   Mon prof préféré

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Article Comparison

There are three types of Italian articles (definite, indefinite, and partitive), and it's not always easy to know which one you need. Here's a detailed comparison to help you decide.

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Passé composé vs Imparfait Clues

Some French words and phrases are virtually always used with the imparfait, while others seem to stick like glue to the passé composé. These lists can help you determine which tense you need in any given sentence.

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Years

"What year is it?" may seem like a simple question, but it's kind of complicated in French. In addition to two different words for "year," French has two different ways to pronounce certain years.

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Listening Tips

Understanding spoken Spanish is harder for some students than others. But unlike speaking, listening can be done on your own - whenever and wherever you like. Even so, the best way to practice isn't always obvious - here are some tips.

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À partir de

You'll know how to use the French expression à partir de from the moment you read this lesson.

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