Archive for September 2016
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I find that using modal verbs gives students a really easy way, of sounding suitably proficient in French. Modal verbs are really simple to use and add an extra je ne sais quoi to written expression. As a general rule, a modal verb is usually followed by the verb in the infinitive. However, the verbal…
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How To Use Exam Papers Correctly A lot of students ask me this question. How can we study exam papers? There are no answers given, unless you decide that you are going to work with the marking schemes. WRITING SECTION Even with the help of the marking scheme, how does an average student mark the…
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How to Study Effectively Fail to prepare and prepare to fail. All students who effectively study have a study plan that they stick to! Most Leaving Cert students have 7 subjects to study for, so they should allot their time accordingly. Study Plan Make a study plan that is realistic for you, and make sure…
Read MoreThe Land of Verbia
The Land of Verbia… How I approach the Teaching of Verbs in French… Firstly, when I begin to teach students in 1st year (12-13 years old) I generally begin by telling them a story. They of course do not realise how important verbs are at this stage of learning a new language, but after the…
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