The Narrative Question or Récit Leaving Cert French

Narrative

The Narrative Question or Récit Leaving Cert French In order to do well in this type of writing, students need to have a very clear understanding of the use of “Past” tenses such as the passé composé, the Imparfait and the plus-que-parfait. Narrative or Récit Question… Firsrly, according to the 2016 Chief Examiner’s report, the…

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Volunteer Work

LE BÉNÉVOLAT – VOLUNTEER WORK

VOLUNTEER WORK – LE BÉNÉVOLAT  Volunteer work is one of the most rewarding things that you can do. As part of their transition year program, most schools in Ireland take part in some sort of voluntary activity. If the subject of transition year comes up in your oral exam, these sentences will come in useful.…

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Social Media Or Social Networks

Social Media

SOCIAL MEDIA OR SOCIAL NETWORKS LES MÉDIAS OU RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX In today’s world we are all connected through social media. While it has transformed the way in which we communicate and see the world, it is important to mind yourself and your personal details. Les médias ou réseaux sociaux peuvent offrir aux jeunes la possibilité…

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Leaving Cert Oral French Exam – PART 2

The Leaving Cert Oral French Exam

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…

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Mobile Phones

mobile 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…

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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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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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LEAVING CERTIFICATE READING COMPREHENSION STUDY GUIDE 2013

Leaving Certificate Reading Comprehension Study Guide 2013

LEAVING CERTIFICATE READING COMPREHENSION STUDY GUIDE  2013 Unlike a lot of sites which aim to help students with several subjects in the Leaving or Junior Certificate exams, French Notes.ie focuses entirely on French. We have devised this study guide to help you answer the reading comprehensions, without giving the answers, as that, in our opinion,…

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CYBER ATTACKS

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…

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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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Is Violence ever Justified?

violence

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…

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