French is by far the most popular foreign language taken at Leaving Cert. The exam tests your aural, oral, written and comprehension skills. You’ll find some advice on preparing for your French Oral on our blog.
How to prepare for the French oral exam?
You have to choose a document for the oral exam. If you are SUPER strong at French you don’t have to use one but otherwise it would be foolish to ignore this part of the exam. The advantage of the document is that it allows you to prepare vocabulary before you sit in front of the examiner.
How to choose the right document for essential French?
The key to picking the correct document is that it must mean something to YOU. There is no point in preparing a document on a theme that everyone else is discussing – as there is no element of difference in it! We definitely recommend the document for students NOT attending Essential French.
Why bring up a document in a French oral?
Bringing up a document gives you a chance to discuss something that you may not have the opportunity to discuss in the French oral. The key to picking the correct document is that it must mean something to YOU. There is no point in preparing a document on a theme that everyone else is discussing – as there is no element of difference in it!
What kind of notes do you need for Leaving Cert French?
Leaving Cert French Notes for exams. As with other areas of performance, candidates’ ability to express themselves accurately and grammatically varied widely. Many candidates had a good grasp of the main tenses, i.e. Present, Passé Composé, and Future.
What is the best way to prepare for the French exam?
● The French written paper is divided into three sections – aural comprehension, reading comprehension and written comprehension ● For the aural and reading comprehension sections, the best way to prepare is to listen to and read as much French as possible in the run-up to the exam, and get comfortable with question styles by doing past papers
