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French · Leaving Cert Higher Level

Leaving Certificate Higher Level French Grinds

Colourful French study scene with an open book, café au lait, Paris sketches and autumn leaves

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In the weekly grinds, I work with students offering clear, step-by-step explanations and guidance on how to achieve top marks in all sections of the Leaving Cert French exam.

What to expect in the weekly grinds

French Oral Exam 25% (100 marks)

  • Preparation, frequent assistance with pronunciation and speaking practice for the French general conversation and/or document
  • Guidance on keeping the general conversation natural and accuracy in spoken delivery
  • Detailed mock oral feedback enabling you to build confidence and achieve your best result

Reading Comprehension 30% (120 marks)

  • Approach, hugely beneficial tips, recognition of commonly used question words / instructions to help with accurate answering and gain full marks
  • Identifying essential grammar to achieve accurate answering and help with overall text understanding
  • Revision and development of basic and high-level vocabulary required to build confidence and perform very well in both reading comprehensions

Listening Comprehension 20% (80 marks)

  • Regular aural practice and correction of past papers along with tips on how to improve aural comprehension skills
  • Task approaches for each section

Written Production 25% (100 marks)

  • Profitable pointers on producing well-structured and excellent quality written pieces
  • Guidance on marking communication and language and provision of useful vocabulary, phrases, expressions and notes on relevant topics to deliver high-quality writing
  • Viewing of sample answers and frequent practice and correction of past questions to promote to the point answering and achieve real success
  • Mastering basic grammar rules to produce excellent, accurate French writing and maximise marks

What past students say — Leaving Cert French

Grammar made simple

Lessons are supported by "Lisez, Traduisez, Réussissez!" (2nd Edition) — Genevieve's own grammar book which contains simple and effective explanations of key grammar concepts.

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