Happy Easter – Joyeuse Pâques

HAPPY EASTER

HAPPY EASTER JOYEUSE PÂQUES Joyeuse fête de Pâques! … Happy Easter A lot of students have asked me for a sample question on both my Snapchat and Instagram accounts, so here you go… Pâques est la fête la plus importante du christianisme et elle tombe juste avant les épreuves oraux. C’est certain à mon avis,…

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How 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…

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Fashion and Young People

Fashion and Young People

FASHION AND YOUNG PEOPLE LA MODE ET LES JEUNES Je suis contre le port de l’uniforme car cela empêche les étudiants de s’exprimer I am against the wearing of the uniform because this prevents students from expressing themselves. Je suis d’accord avec L’uniforme scolaire en principe, mais il est si moche et démodé I agree…

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Eat Healthy – Eat Well

EAT HEALTHY - EAT WELL

EAT HEALTHY, EAT WELL MANGER SAIN ET MANGER BIEN Pour preserver sa santé il est important de se nourrir sainement et de faire régulièrement de l’exercise. In order to remain healthy, it is important to eat well and exercise regularly. Il se peut que vous respectiez une saine alimentation toute la journée, puis vous grignotiez…

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SAMPLE NOTE-JUNIOR CERT 2015

SAMPLE NOTE-JUNIOR CERT 2015

Sample Note-Junior Cert 2015… 2015 JUNIOR CERT NOTE… Notes are a common writing task in the Junior Certificate French Exam….. So, you are staying with your French penpal, Roland, in Arles. You decide to go for a walk but he is still in bed. Leave a note for Roland. In your note tell him…(Sample Note-Junior…

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NCCA Assessment Guidelines For MFL

NCCA Assessment Guidelines For MFL.

NCCA Assessment Guidelines For MFL Introduction to Junior Cycle… NCCA Assessment Guidelines For MFL Junior cycle education places students at the centre of the educational experience. This enables them to actively participate in their communities and in society. It shows them to be resourceful and confident learners in all aspects and stages of their lives.…

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7 Tips For Learning French

7 Tips For Learning French

7 Tips For Learning French 7 tips for learning French for parents of students studying French. Language learning is a bit of a mystery.. How are you meant to help your child if you haven’t studied French in years or maybe you never studied the language. As a student, you are at one of two…

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Learning Outcomes For Students In MFL

Learning Outcomes For Students In MFL

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS IN MFL [Edited from] …. THE NEW SPECIFICATION FOR MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES – JUNIOR CYCLE Firstly, the new syllabus will actively engage students in the five language skills… Listening Reading Spoken production Spoken interaction Writing Language Learning | Learning Outcomes For Students in MFL Secondly, this also helps students develop both…

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Are You New To French?

Are You New To French?

ARE YOU NEW TO FRENCH? Are you going into secondary school in September and taking French? In 2016 over 31,000 students sat the Junior Cert French exam.  So in any one year there are approximately 30,000 students meeting French as a subject for the first time. Whenever I go into a first year class, I…

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When To Use The Pronoun ‘ON’

WHEN TO USE THE PRONOUN ‘ON’

WHEN TO USE THE PRONOUN ‘ON’ The 3rd person singular pronoun ‘on’ is an indefinite pronoun and means…. One They We People It is used with the il/elle form of the verb… Si on étudie, on reçoit de bonnes notes.  If we study, we receive good marks.   ‘ON’ MEANS ‘WE’ IN MODERN FRENCH In…

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JOYEUSE PÂQUES – HAPPY EASTER

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

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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What Comes Up In The Junior Cert Listening Exam?

What 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…

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