Mother’s Day – La Fête Des Mères

MOTHER’S DAY - LA FÊTE DES MÈRES

MOTHER’S DAY – LA FÊTE DES MÈRES Tomorrow is Monday, the 27th of March 2017 and is D-day for a lot of students, who will be facing their French Oral Exam. You may or may not be asked about Mother’s day, but it is no harm to have something to say on the subject, if…

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JOYEUSE PÂQUES – HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter

JOYEUSE PÂQUES – HAPPY EASTER Pâques est la fête la plus importante du christianisme et elle tombe juste après les épreuves oraux. C’est certain à mon avis, qu’il y aura une question sur cette fête et voice un exemple de réponse à une question typique: Easter is the most important festival in Christianity, and it…

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We are now on youtube

We are now on youtube

We are now on youtube Bonjour tout le monde We are now on youtube and uploading videos. The Channel will primarily focus on the vocabulary for the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert, We do hope you enjoy and find them helpful Why should you choose French Notes?….We are now on youtube French Notes is the…

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Is Violence ever Justified?

violence

VIOLENCE IS NEVER JUSTIFIED – WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? LA VIOLENCE N’EST JAMAIS JUSTIFIÉE – QUEL EST VOTRE AVIS? Firstly, the question here is whether or not violence is ever acceptable. I advise you to do the following…. Make a quick list of the vocabulary & grammatical constructions that you will use. Secondly, write a…

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The Oscars

The Oscars

The Oscars Firstly, the Oscars is an annual glitzy event, which takes place in Hollywood. Here are some French Leaving Cert sentences to help you with this topic, should it appear on an exam paper. Le Français… Tous les acteurs du monde veulent avoir l’occasion de marcher sur le fameux tapis rouge des Oscars.  Point…

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LEAVING CERT FRENCH READING

LEAVING CERT FRENCH READING

LEAVING CERT FRENCH READING… I get a lot of messages from students on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Snapchat about how they should go about answering the reading comprehensions. Following the French Notes technique they are now finding it easier. To do well in the reading comprehension, and not to be overwhelmed by the quantity of…

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Valentines Day Offer

Valentines Day Offer

Valentines Day Offer 20% Off Valentines Day Offer Get 20% off our Leaving Cert or Junior Cert annual subscription from now until the 14th of February. To celebrate French as the language of love, we are getting all loved up at French Notes.ie The Mocks… The mocks have already started, the orals are coming down…

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Guide to the French Oral Exam

The Leaving Cert Oral French Exam

Guide to the French Oral Exam.. Bonjour tout le monde! Hopefully, This Guide to the French Oral Exam Will Help You… Firstly, Remember that this is a conversation and not an interview. The examiner is trained to a very high level, and is there to help you reach your highest potential. Secondly, Marks are awarded…

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FRENCHNOTES ORAL PREPARATION WORKSHOP

FRENCH NOTES ORAL PREPARATION WORKSHOP

FRENCH NOTES ORAL PREPARATION WORKSHOP As you may be aware, our students consistently fulfil their individual potential using our exclusive material here at French Notes.ie Our teaching strategy is based on a very simple premise: Students retain what makes sense to them and their personal situation. We will help you to use what you already…

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SIX BONNES RÉSOLUTIONS POUR 2020

French Learning Habits

SIX BONNES RÉSOLUTIONS POUR 2020 Ok so you have woken up to a new year, realising that the Junior Cert & Leaving Cert is only a few short months away. What should you be doing every day to maximise your learning potential in French.  Follow these 6 tips and maximise your potential. SIX BONNES RÉSOLUTIONS…

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The Land of Verbia

The 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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