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Guide 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 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…
Read MoreHOW TO STRUCTURE A LEAVING CERT OPINION PIECE
HOW TO FRAME A COHERENT OPINION PIECE FOR THE LEAVING CERT FRENCH EXAM I have found with many students, that they tend to rely on very limited vocabulary to express themselves. As an examiner for the Leaving Cert Honours paper, I have found the exact same conclusions, opening statements and connecting words in all three…
Read MoreThe Subjunctive
Every year, the subjunctive instils fear into the hearts and minds of Leaving cert students up and down the country. It shouldn’t! It is only another form of expression. There are a few rules to respect, and the subjunctive is well within the grasp of any student. The key word to look for is the…
Read MoreMODAL VERBS FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM
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…
Read MoreHow To Use Exam Papers Correctly
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…
Read MoreHow to Study Effectively
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…
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