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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! …
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 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 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 MoreSIX BONNES RÉSOLUTIONS POUR 2020
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…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS Noël… Noël est une fête qui est d’origine romaine, mais ses traditions, qui y sont associées, remontent à une fête païenne. La fête de Noël est célébrée chaque année en France, comme un peu partout ailleurs dans le monde. En France, la fête commence dans la nuit du 24 au 25 décembre, ainsi que…
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 MoreHalloween
Halloween is a spooky festival which takes place on the 31st of October. It takes its origin from a pagan festival and is said to have started in Ireland.
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…
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