Archive for 2017
CYBER ATTACKS
CYBER ATTACKS Une vague de cyber attaque s’abat sur plus d’une centaine de pays. Des pirates se sont introduits subitement dans les systèmes d’ordinateur et paralyse le fonctionnement d’entreprises et d’institution. En France, le constructeur automobile Renault est affecté… A wave of Cyber attacks has hit more than a hundred countries. The hackers have infiltrated…
Read MorePOISSON D’AVRIL – APRIL FOOL’S DAY
Nous sommes le 1er avril, et c’est la journée du poisson d’avril. It is traditionally the day of the year when playing pranks on people is a vital component to the day. En France il faut accrocher un poisson en papier dans le dos des personnes (In France, you must pin a paper fish on…
Read MoreMother’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…
Read MoreJOYEUSE PÂQUES – 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 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…
Read MoreIs Violence ever Justified?
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…
Read MoreCOMMON 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! …
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLEAVING 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…
Read MoreValentines 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…
Read MoreWhat Comes Up In The Junior Cert Listening Exam?
What Comes Up In The Junior Cert Listening Exam? JUNIOR CERT LISTENING SECTION… Firstly, the Junior Certificate French exam focuses on the receptive skills in language learning. The Higher Level Junior Cert French Paper Is Divided Into 3 Sections…. 1. LISTENING COMPREHENSION… This section of the exam is really pivotal, as it carries a total…
Read MoreGuide to the French Oral 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…
Read MoreFRENCHNOTES 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…
Read MoreFRENCH MOCKS – A GUIDE
FRENCH MOCKS – A GUIDE A lot of students are asking us how or what to cover for the mock exams, which are going to be starting in the next couple of weeks. Here at French Notes, we have put together a few ideas to tackle each part of the exam. We will look at…
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