One thing I find problematic (and frustrating even) about the dictation exercises is the intonation of the voice after punctuation (e.g., commas, periods, question marks, and even exclamation points) is highly inconsistent with natural speech. For example, typically speakers pause briefly after a comma, and the voice is raised sightly (or even demonstrably) after a question has been posed. These common features of natural/normal speech are too often absent and I think that is a major flaw in Kwiziq dictation exercises.

Pati Ecuamiga

Asked 6 years ago

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Suzanne P.A2Kwiziq community member

Que tan hermosa la canción

Gracias por compartir esta canción. Me gusta mucho.

Asked 6 years ago

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Raul G.B1Kwiziq community member

When to use tener in measurements

Is is possible to explain when to use tener alittle more? I found on the internet that we use tener when talking about an abstract noun or direct object. Is that correct? If so then when do I use mide+measurement etc. ?

Asked 5 years ago

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Tony H.A1Kwiziq community member

Imperfecto y pretérito indefinido

Hello, I am not clear why “estaba” is used (imperfecto) but all the other verbs are in the pretérito tense. I have read all the lessons on this subject but still nearly always get the tense wrong. I think the guidance is that the pretérito is used when there is a specific beginning and end - but is that not the case with “mucha gente no estaba de acuerdo”? Many thanks, Tony

Asked 4 years ago

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Marc W.A2Kwiziq community member

Mi hermano tiene ________ perros. My brother has many dogs.

Asked 7 years ago

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