Oral Preparation Course
Wednesday 29th – Friday 31st October 2025
The Oral Preparation Course will help Leaving Certificate students maximise their marks in this critical aspect of the language exams.
This course will provide students with the tools to improve their vocabulary, grammar and most importantly; confidence. Our teachers have prepared thousands of students for the oral examinations, so they know exactly what students need to deliver to achieve maximum marks.
This course also provides students the opportunity to complete a practice oral examination, simulating exam conditions so they can practice the skills and knowledge they have acquired.
This 6 hour intensive course will make all the difference to your Leaving Certificate grade.
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Mock Oral Interview
To obtain maximum benefit from this Oral Preparation course all students will have the option to attend a one-to-one practice oral interview, which is scheduled subsequently. The interview is approximately 15-20 minutes in duration and includes feedback from teachers. It is designed to simulate Leaving Certificate exam conditions, which helps to boost student confidence and develop their oral examination technique.
To learn more about what will be covered in each oral preparation class, please select from the subject list below:
Irish (H)The Irish Oral exam is worth 40% of a student’s overall Leaving Cert grade in Irish. Many students experience significant pressure to perform exceptionally well in this.
This Leaving Cert Oral preparation course will help students achieve their potential and boost their confidence by providing a full set of comprehensive notes. These notes will include sample answers covering all aspects of the Irish Oral Exam from the Introduction, to the Poetry Reading, to the Conversation and the Picture Sequences.
We will also look at the layout of the exam, pronunciation in Irish, strategy, tips and techniques as well as advice on the most optimal way to prepare and study for this 40% exam and achieve the highest possible grade.
Each student may take a practice oral interview, with feedback provided.
French (H)
The French oral exam accounts for 25% of the overall marks awarded in French. This exam-focused course is intended to build student confidence and conversational technique, ensuring a more relaxed and confident performance in the Leaving Certificate French oral examination.
Topics from:
- The marking scheme and how to maximize the points given to the four main areas:
- Pronunciation – 20%
- Vocabulary – 20%
- Structure – 30%
- Communication – 30%
- Grammar
- Tense changes.
- Use of pronouns and verbs and their prepositions.
- Communication skills during interview
- How to analyse a question.
- How to develop the topic to enhance vocabulary.
- How to lead into a chosen theme.
- Extensive vocabulary.
- Document Option
- Tips and techniques to develop and increase interest in it.
- A mock interview scheduled subsequently, with feedback for each student
Each student may take a practice oral interview, with feedback provided.
Irish Oral Preparation
| Dates | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 29th October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Preparation Class |
| Thurs 30th October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Preparation Class |
| Fri 31st October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Mock Oral |
French Oral Preparation
| French Dates | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 29th October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Preparation Class |
| Thurs 30th October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Preparation Class |
| Fri 31st October | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Mock Oral |
Please note:
- All preparation classes and mock orals take place onsite at our main school campus, 79-85 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2.
The Fee for this course is €185.
Please note:
- Credit Card payments accepted
- 10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, attending the same courses. Please contact our office to avail of this discount.
- Fees are non-transferable
On-Site Leeson Street Classes – FAQ
Q: What subjects are available in Leeson Street?A: Please click here to view the timetable of subjects on offer at Leeson Street.
Q: If I enrol in a class in Leeson Street, can I also avail of classes online?
A: No, this course is taking place fully onsite at our Leeson Street campus.
Q: Are my onsite classes recorded?
A: Yes, onsite classes will be recorded.
Q: Are the class notes available online?
A: Yes, a soft copy of the notes will be available on Moodle. A hard copy will be given to students in class.
Q: How much is the course fee?
A: Please refer to the fees tab to see the course fee.
Q: Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?
A: Our classes are run in more lecture style than most students might be used to in school. However, they are also interactive, and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.