French
Senior Cycle

French in St Colmcille's explores all aspects the French language; listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pupils at both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate study a range of topics to prepare for them for their assessments.

Teachers: Ms Daly, Ms Hanlon, Ms Byrne and Ms Glynn
French Assistant: Elodie 

Topics

Leaving Cert Exams

The Honours Leaving Cert Exam is assessed as follows:
  • Aural - 80 marks (20%)
  • Comprehensions - 120 marks (30%)
  • Written Expression - 100 marks (25%)
  • Oral - 100 marks (25%)

The Ordinary Leaving Cert Exam is assessed as follows:
  • Aural - 100 marks (25%)
  • Comprehensions - 160 (40%)
  • Written Expression - 60 marks (15%)
  • Oral - 80 marks (20%)

French Videos

 Useful Links and Apps

TY French In St. Colmcilles
http://www.french.ie/
http://www.wordreference.com/ (Very useful app for your phone/tablet too!)
http://essentialfrench.ie/2012/01/revision-for-the-lc-french-pre-exams-2012/
http://www.leavingcertificatefrench.com/
Skoool.ie LC French: http://www.skoool.ie/skoool/examcentre_senior.asp?id=2082
http://www.skoool.ie/senior.asp?id=2692

French News

http://www.lemonde.fr/
http://www.lefigaro.fr/