French Oral Booklet - Leaving Cert

Leaving Cert French Oral Notes – Complete Examiner-Focused Guide

This comprehensive Leaving Cert French Oral Notes booklet is a 67-page, exam-focused resource designed to help students prepare confidently and effectively for the Irish Leaving Cert French Oral Examination.

Written by Elizabeth Hayes Lyne, a former State Examiner and Director of FrenchNotes.ie, this resource is firmly grounded in Chief Examiner reports and reflects exactly what examiners look for in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, structure, and communication.

The booklet begins with a clear breakdown of common weaknesses identified by examiners, including pronunciation issues, frequent grammatical errors, and over-reliance on learned-off material. These insights are then directly addressed throughout the resource with targeted guidance and model responses.

The main body of the booklet is organised by all major Leaving Cert oral themes, including:

Ma famille et moi

Les amis

House and area

Sport

Education

The economy

Environment

Equality

Health

Politics

Technology

Social problems

For each theme, students are provided with:

Typical examiner questions

High-quality sample answers in French

Clear English translations

Phonetic pronunciation support

Examiner-appropriate vocabulary and structures

Natural follow-up questions to extend conversation

The resource strongly promotes authentic communication, helping students move beyond memorised paragraphs and develop the ability to sustain a natural, flowing conversation, which is essential for high marks in the oral exam.

This booklet is ideal for:

Leaving Cert French students (Higher & Ordinary Level)

Teachers preparing students for the oral exam

Oral revision classes and mock oral preparation

Independent student study and confidence-building

✔ Examiner-informed
✔ Fully structured by theme
✔ Builds fluency, accuracy, and confidence
✔ Clear, practical, and student-friendly

A highly effective one-stop oral revision guide for the Leaving Cert French Oral Examination.