Each class is a 4 hour block session.

25% of the total marks are allocated to orals at higher level and 20% at ordinary level.

These courses are structured to give students the confidence they need to obtain their highest possible grade.

Each student will have an individual mock oral during the class.

Each mock oral will be conducted by an experienced teacher - and will follow the exam format.

The course is scheduled on:

Saturday 20th March 2010

and

Tuesday 6th April 2010

Students who enrol for this course will have access to a selection of specially recorded oral preparation listening materials through our website www.ioe.ie. These materials will support and reinforce the skills, grammar and vocabulary developed during the course.

Click on the 'Enrol Now' button to book your place on this course via our website.  Alternatively contact our office at (01) 661 3511 to enrol on this course.

The following subjects are offered for both Honours and Ordinary level students:

Irish (H/O)
 

• Reading of the prepared prose.
• Conversation elements at both higher and ordinary level.
• The course will emphasise the skills and techniques required
to maximize the performance of candidates in the examination.
• Course notes including vocablulary sets and sample answers will be provided.
• A mock interview for each student.

French (H/O)

• Outline of the key grammatical elements in the context of the Oral Examination.
• All personal topics covered with sample questions, sample answers and general vocabulary.
• Methods to develop a topic and dialogue to enable students to increase the marks awarded for communication.
• The abstract topics covered with reference to current affairs.
• Introduce, develop and increase interest in the document.
• Methods and skills to enable students to discuss and present their favourite book/film or TV programme.
• A review of sample interviews with a focus on how the examinations are graded.
• A mock interview for each student

German (H/O)

• All general questions will be covered with emphasis on how to develop effective answers.
• Main tenses examined i.e. past, present, future conditional.
• Option to discuss a film or novel
• Picture sequences - explain questions - themes related to individual pictures.
• Project work with individual attention during/after course.
• Roleplays will be covered in detail with emphasis on communicative skills.
• Essential grammar required for the Leaving Cert Oral.
• A mock interview for each student.

Spanish (H/O)

• Personal topics covered with sample questions, sample answers and general vocabulary.
• An outline of key gramatical elements in the context of the Oral Examination.
• Methods to develop a topic and dialogue to enable student to increase the marks awarded for communication skills.
• A mock interview for each student.

Fees are applied per subject:

1 Subject: €160

2 Subjects: €260

3 Subjects: €330

6 Subjects: €380

Saturday 20th March and Tuesday April 6th 2010