German · Leaving Cert Higher Level

Leaving Certificate Higher Level German Grinds

Book a German Leaving Cert Lesson Complete German Grammar

Colourful German study scene with an open grammar book, coffee, German flag and a Berlin skyline sketch

20+ years' experience
Qualified teacher
Published author
10 years as oral exam examiner

Do you want:

Engaging, structured and exam-focused grinds?
German grinds that turn effort into excellence?
Top tips to achieve a higher result than you are achieving now?
To learn German in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere?
Expert notes and materials to help answer sample and past exam questions?
Weekly grinds with all the necessary tools to achieve your potential?
Help in areas of Leaving Cert German proving difficult for you?
To learn how best to answer questions to achieve optimal results?
To improve your proficiency and confidence in your spoken and written German?

If yes, then look no further!

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 German exam.

What to expect in the weekly grinds

German Oral Exam 25% (100 marks)

Preparation, frequent assistance with pronunciation and speaking practice for the General Conversation, Picture Sequence OR Project and Role-Play
Guidance on keeping the general conversation natural and accuracy in spoken delivery in all 3 sections
Detailed mock oral feedback enabling you to progress and achieve a strong result

Reading Comprehension 30% (120 marks)

Exam approach and top tips, recognition of and answering typical questions accurately to gain full marks
Essential grammar, including commonly used verbs, to provide accurate answering and help with overall text understanding
Expansion of basic and high-level vocabulary vital to perform very well in both reading comprehensions

Listening Comprehension 20% (80 marks)

Frequent aural practice and correction of past papers and tips on how to improve listening comprehension skills
Task approaches for each section

Applied Grammar 6.25% (25 marks)

Frequent practice and correction of past and sample applied grammar questions
Tutoring and/or revision of all aspects of German grammar required to maximise marks in this section

Written Comment on a Theme 6.25% (25 marks)

Recognition of typical questions/instructions and strategies on answering all questions
Guidance on marking content and expression and provision of useful words, phrases, expressions and notes on key topics to deliver high-quality writing
Viewing of sample answers and frequent practice and correction of past questions

Written Production 12.5% (75 marks)

Letter layout including appropriate openings and endings
Provision of essential topics notes, suitable phrases and expressions used in letters and responses to the picture/cartoon stimulus
Mastering basic rules of grammar including word order to produce excellent, accurate German writing and maximise marks

What past students say — Leaving Cert German

“Genevieve has really made a positive difference, particularly around my writing, vocabulary and grammar. She has a friendly, organised and structured approach. I feel really prepared for my Leaving Cert German exam.”
Leah
Leaving Cert German
“I would highly recommend the German grinds with Genevieve to any Leaving Cert student. The lessons are exam-focused and tailored to the student's needs. The notes are invaluable for preparation for the written, oral and listening exams.”
Ava
Leaving Cert German
“I had taken German as an extra subject outside of school and needed a lot of direction. Her weekly classes gave me great confidence in my oral exam and helped me especially in areas I really struggled with, such as grammar.”
Jack
Leaving Cert German
“Genevieve is a really excellent German teacher who helped me improve a lot in Leaving Cert German. Her grinds made me much more confident with both grammar and oral work, and she explains everything very clearly.”
Muireann
Leaving Cert German

Grammar made easy

Lessons are supported by "Complete German Grammar" — Genevieve's own grammar book which contains simple and effective explanations of key grammar concepts.

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