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Our 5th Year language courses provide an ideal opportunity for
students to revise essential areas of study from 1st -3rd Year, before
being introduced to Leaving Certificate material.
Preparing for Leaving certificate.
Leaving Certificate Oral Programme
The Leaving Certificate Oral Weekend is perhaps one of our most
popular programmes to date. As it can be difficult to get out of class
during the school week, the weekend option is a favourite amongst
schools and students. (Please note that, as with all our tours, both
mid-week and weekend options are available). Leaving Certificate
students often comment on the fact that they thoroughly enjoy the chance
to go on, what for most of them, is their final school tour before they
leave school. The fact that they also partake in various adventure
sports also allows them to let off some steam during this stressful
year. One of the things that students say again and again is the fact
that they don’t feel ‘guilty’ about taking time out from study to come
on a Language & Adventure tour, as they get so much work on their chosen
language done. This is an excellent course and we aim to take the fear
out of the oral exam. We also work extremely hard on building, not only
their competence in speaking various languages, but also on their
confidence and enthusiasm to do so.
Areas of study include:
- Essential vocabulary to cover all areas of conversation
- Review of tenses
- Work on pronunciation
- Sample questions on each topic
- A look at how the exam is actually marked and what the examiners are
looking for
- Students also get plenty of practice speaking the language they are
studying.
Leaving Certificate Written Paper
We offer an intensive Leaving Cert. revision course for senior students
covering the different sections of the Leaving Cert. written paper
including:
- Exam layout
- Mark allocations per question
- Sample answers
- Exam technique
- Students receive excellent revision notes on all areas of the exam
including written production, vocabulary for aural and reading
comprehension and some essential points of grammar.
● Ice-breaker Sessions for 1st Years
Our programme for 1st Years is an ideal way to start the new school year
by allowing students to make new friends, to try exciting adventure
activities and to get a positive introduction to languages. This 1st
Year option is also a great incentive for students at any stage
throughout the school year and the language workshops are filled with
fun & games to keep the students motivated. Many teachers take 1st Year
groups to Language & Adventure in the final term as a reward for
students working well in class throughout the academic year.
● Language Reinforcement for 2nd Years
Our 2nd Year language courses provide an ideal opportunity for students
to revise essential areas of study from 1st Year, before being
introduced to Junior Certificate material.
Tour Options:
You can choose a day trip or one of our residential trips, with 1, 2 & 3
night trips available. Longer programmes are available on request. See
below for sample schedules.
