Leaving Cert Oral Exam – Structure and Communication

Leaving cert oral exam

PART 5 LEAVING CERT FRENCH ORAL EXAM – STRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATION This is the final blog in a series of 5 about the Leaving Cert Oral exam. In this blog entry, we have taken the Chief Examiner’s Reports from both 2010 and 2016 and looked at how candidates performed. In both, the Structure and Communication…

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French Leaving Cert Oral Exam – Part 1

French Leaving Cert Oral Exam – Part 1

FRENCH LEAVING CERT ORAL EXAM – PART 1 Firstly, preparing well for the leaving cert French oral exam is extremely important! Secondly, as you are all aware, the leaving cert pre or mock exams are a vital preparation for the “real thing”. If you are a member of our Leaving Cert plan, you have access…

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French Learning Habits

French Learning Habits

French Learning Habits Les Habitudes D’apprentissage Du Français  What should you be doing every day to maximise your learning potential in French.  Follow these 6 French learning habits and maximise your potential. 1. VERB LIST! Concentrate on trying to learn a new verb every single day. On our website, you will find verb drills for…

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TIPS FOR THE ORAL EXAM

Tips for the French Oral Exam

Tips for the Oral Exam   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. Marks are awarded for Structure, Communication, Vocabulary and pronunciation. Structure applies to how you use your tenses. Using pronouns and…

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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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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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COMMON WORDS, USED UNCOMMONLY

Common words, used uncommonly

COMMON WORDS, USED UNCOMMONLY… For example, French people use the following common words, in quite an uncommon way. Firstly did you know that a broom is a common utensil that you use to sweep. However, what you may not know is that it can also be used to describe someone, who is incredibly stupid!  …

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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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