Tutor profile: Amy B.

When do I use "ser," and when do I use "estar"?

"Estar" describes something you're doing temporarily, while "ser" really gets to your essence. Or you can try this song to help you remember: Twinkle twinkle, little ESTAR How you feel and where you are What you're doing currently Don't use "ser", that's the permanent "be"

How do I write a five-paragraph essay about character?

Follow this basic outline to write a thesis/claim: "The third little pig was an admirable character because he was intelligent, he worked hard, and he took care of his brothers." If you can do it for the Three Little Pigs, you can do it for any work of literature.

What is the best way to take notes?

There are many ways to take notes and you need to find the one that works best for you. One way is the T-Note method, where you put the key ideas from your reading on the left side of the T and the specific information about each idea on the right side.