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Students will be asked about themselves, their school, their home town and their hobbies. The exam is just like a normal conversation with an adult.

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You do not have to rely on one exam on one day; your assessment is broken up into more manageable pieces.

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How will the oral exam affect their grades?

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How will the oral exam affect their grades?

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Most students report that they find it easier to speak the language rather than write it. Also, the topics covered in the oral exam tend to be easier than those on the written paper. By and large, teachers notice an increase in marks when students have done the oral exam.

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To prepare for the upcoming exam, Coláiste have successfully applied for a grant to facilitate a school trip to the Gaeltacht.
More details will follow in the new year...

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Nowadays, as students tend to communicate non-verbally using photos or apps like Snapchat, it is more important than ever that we encourage young people to speak with adults as well as their peers.

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More information can be found at the following link; https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=sc&sc=ox

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The exam will last between 11/12 minutes, during which time the students will tell the examiner (as Gaeilge!) about themselves, describe the events of a picture series and ask the examiner questions about an advertisement.Students are given a chance to talk about themselves...

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This year, Junior Certificate students in Coláiste Abbain will participate in the optional Irish Oral Examination as part of their Junior Certificate Examinations. This practical  oral exam will account for 40% of their overall grade.

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Naturally, the students will be a bit nervous about trying something new. They will be encouraged and supported to achieve their best. This experience will stand to them, especially as they go on to do the obligatory oral exam in their Leaving Certificate.