Italian Study Resources
Free study resources for Leaving Cert Italian.
Sample Notes
Students who attend The Institute of Education are provided with exclusive, exam-focused study notes to support their home study and revision. Below are a sample of the high-quality Chemistry notes they receive.
Top Tips
Italian teachers at The Institute of Education share their secrets to success in the oral exam.
Top Tips for the Exam
Practice practice practice!
Record the conversations and listen to them during the day instead of your music.
Practice speaking Italian with a friend from class. Ideally make a day or a lunch when you can only speak Italian to each other. Chat about your daily routine and try introducing current affairs.
Prepare responses to common personal questions.
Avoid memorising scripts.
Use as many verbs as possible in your response, a minimum of seven verbs in each tense.
Avoid making the examiner work to assess your ability. For example, if the examiner asks ‘What did you do last weekend?’ don’t merely respond with a single activity. To demonstrate a good grasp of the language and an extensive vocabulary, cover the entire day from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night.
Link vocabulary with different verbs. Use both regular and irregular verbs for each tense.
Reaction to 2026 Italian Exam Paper
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