Leaving Certificate
Alcohol – L’alcool
ALCOHOL – L’ALCOOL Il est incontestable qu’il y a un problème d’alcool en Irlande. Les jeunes commencent à boire de l’alcool à un âge précoce sans réaliser le danger auquel ils sont exposés. It is clear that there is a problem with alcohol in Ireland. Young people begin drinking at a young age, without realising…
Read MoreUnemployment – Le chômage
Unemployment – Le chômage Le chômage est toujours un problème majeur pour beaucoup. Unemployment is still a major issue for a lot of people. C’est un fait avéré que le chômage peut entraîner des sentiments de dévalorisation. It is a well-established fact that unemployment can lead to feelings of worthlessness. KEY GRAMMATICAL CONSTRUCTIONS Unemployment…
Read MoreLeaving Cert Oral French Exam – PART 2
Leaving Cert Oral French Exam – PART 2 So, this is the 2nd part of a five part series of blog entries on the oral. please check through the blog for our other entries. MEANWHILE, HERE ARE THE GENERAL POINTS TO REMEMBER AND THE DOCUMENT… Firstly, the Leaving Cert Oral French Exam is common to…
Read MoreTrump’s America Shut Down
TRUMP’S AMERICA SHUT DOWN LA FERMETURE OU “SHUT DOWN” AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. Now what’s going on? Trump is “celebrating” his first year in office with the tangible threat of a national shut down… J’ai du mal à croire que le premier anniversaire de l’arrivée de Trump à la Maison Blanche est caractérisé par une fermeture…
Read MoreHow To Write In French
HOW TO WRITE IN FRENCH If you want to do well in either junior or leaving cert french, you must learn how to write in french. Sentence building or construction is such an important skill to master in French. In junior level, the written section is very structured, in that you are given specific instructions…
Read MorePollution – Environment
POLLUTION – ENVIRONMENT LA POLLUTION Il faut reconnaître que les problèmes de santé provoqués par la pollution atmosphérique représentent un coût substantiel pour notre société We must recognise that health problems caused by air represent a substantial cost for our society. C’est une bonne idée de prendre les transports publics afin de réduire la pollution…
Read MoreRecycling For The Environment
RECYCLING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT LE RECYCLAGE POUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT On est tous d’accord que le recyclage des déchets est mille fois meilleur pour l’environnement que la mise en décharge. We are all in agreement that recycling of waste is a thousand times better for the environment than putting it into landfill. Le respect de l’environnement devrait…
Read MoreFrench 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…
Read MoreLe Réchauffement Planétaire
LE RÉCHAUFFEMENT PLANÉTAIRE GLOBAL WARMING Le réchauffement planétaire est en fait une réalité triste à travers le monde Global warming is in fact a sad reality throughout the world. Selon un groupe d’experts, le réchauffement de la planète est actuellement en cours. According to a group of experts, global warming is happening at the moment.…
Read MoreMobile Phones
MOBILE PHONES La France va interdire les portables dans les écoles France is going to ban mobile phones in schools. La France a décidé de renforcer l’interdiction des telephones portable dans les écoles et colleges à la rentrée 2018. France has decided to reinforce the ban on mobile phones in schools in the new school…
Read MoreAir Travel Remains The Safest Mode Of Transport
AIR TRAVEL REMAINS THE SAFEST MODE OF TRANSPORT L’AVION RESTE LE MOYEN DE VOYAGER LE PLUS SÛR Je suis même convaincu(e) qu’il est de plus en plus sûr de voyager en avion. I am even convinced that it is getter more and more safe to travel by plane. Malgré les tragiques accidents récents, l’avion reste…
Read MoreEnvironment – Phrases
Some Sentences On The Environment DES PHRASES SUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT C’est fort probable que les niveaux d’eau augmenteront en Irlande It is highly likely that water levels will rise in Ireland. Le réchauffement de la planète se caractérise par une hausse de température. Global warming is defined by a rise in temperature. La pollution est néfaste…
Read MoreFrench 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…
Read MoreTIPS FOR THE 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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