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The Leaving Certificate Spanish Exam is the final test for students studying Spanish as part of their Leaving Cert. Spanish is a popular Leaving Certificate subject as it is the most widely spoken language in the world. Ireland's Leaving Cert Spanish Course is comprised of two parts, an Oral examination and Paper Examination. The Leaving Cert Spanish Oral Exam is worth 20% of the overall grade, while the written paper exam carries the remaining 80%. SimpleStudy offers exclusive revision tools and learning resources for Leaving Certificate Spanish. Including Revision Notes, Past Exams, Quizzes, Essays, Timed Questions by topic, and other unique features usually reserved for private schools or expensive tutors.

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You are doing work experience in Seville during Easter holidays

You have just spent your summer in Zaragoza with your Spanish friend Carlos and his family

You are spending one month doing a summer course in Barcelona

You are in Oviedo studying for the year. You are living with a host family

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Es importante viajar (2018) – this is made available as a sample below

Los zoos son importantes (2019)

La vida es una Aventura (2018)

Es importante ser active (2017)

Hay que hacer más para los demás (2016)

Cambiar es buena cosa (2015)

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Los zoos son importantes – with additional vocabulary.

Opinion piece tips

Formal letters

An article in a Spanish online newspaper says that Spanish people eat well and are healthy

An article in a Spanish newspaper says that taking a ‘Transition Year’ in school is a waste of time

An article in a Spanish newspaper says that young Spanish people do not visit libraries anymore

You read an article in a Spanish newspaper about the negative effects of using the mobiles phones too much

You are staying in Bilbao with your Spanish friend Mateo

You have arranged to go to a flamenco show with your Spanish friend, Marta

You are staying with a Spanish family in Gijón for a month while doing a language course

Your Spanish friend is staying with you for week. It’s the school sports day today

Grammar points. What verbs to use

Asking about the weather

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The weather in the past, present and future

El pronóstico del tiempo para hoy lunes

Frases relacionadas con el tiempo atmosférico

Vacaciones y el tiempo: ¿qué lugares recomiendas según el tiempo que haga?

Sample essay – Es importante viajar (2018)

INTRODUCTION

Estoy de acuerdo con esta declaración. Viajar y conocer otros países distintos a los nuestros es una de las mejores actividades que podemos hacer en nuestras vidas. Creo que viajar solo nos trae beneficios a nivel personal y me gustaría analizar por qué es tan importante.

En primer lugar quiero destacar que conocer mundo te abre la mente. Nuevas culturas, nuevos países, nuevas costumbres y nueva gente nos hacen entender que nuestra cultura y nuestro país no son el centro universo. Existen numerosos países por descubrir. Por ejemplo mi hermana cuando acabó la universidad se tomó un año sabático. Decidió viajar por todo Sudamérica.  No solo tuvo la oportunidad de practicar su español sino también de conocer la cultura quechua y  guaraní. Visitó museos y pueblos remotos. Vivió un tiempo con los nativos y aprendió a preparar la comida con fuego y a dormir en una cama hecha de paja. Los mejor de todo fue que según ella fue una  de las mejores experiencias de su vida.  Me dijo que había aprendido tanto con tan poco.

SECOND IDEA

También creo que viajar tiene efectos positivos para tu salud. Te ayuda a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad ya que te ayuda a alejarte un poco de la rutina diaria. Te hace olvidarte un poco del trabajo, de las obligaciones, de las reuniones, de los exámenes. Aprendes a disfrutar del presente y de los pequeños placeres de la vida. Relajarse en playas paradisíacas  del Caribe o apreciar el paisaje de Machu Picchu son experiencias que te hacen más feliz y más relajado. Según he leído en un artículo en un blog de viajes tres de cada cuatro irlandeses vuelven de sus vacaciones  totalmente relajados y dispuestos a cumplir con sus obligaciones al cien por cien. 

CONCLUSION/ SUMMARY OF IDEAS/ SUGGESTIONS

Para concluir este ensayo, hay que subrayar que viajar solo tiene aspectos positivos. Te ayuda a apreciar la vida  de forma diferente y a cambiar tus prioridades.  Quizás el recorrer mundo te hace apreciar más valores  como la amistad, el respeto, la honestidad que antes no valorabas tanto. Todo esto te ayuda a sentirte mejor y a descansar de la rutina. Si fuera posible todos deberíamos invertir un aňo de nuestra vida a viajar y a recorrer el mundo. Hay tantos lugares que conocer y tanto que aprender.

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Ace Your Spanish Exam: A Guide to Succeeding in the Leaving Certificate

Updated: Dec 11, 2023

Introduction

The Leaving Certificate is an important milestone for Irish students and the Spanish exam can be a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right preparation and strategy, you can succeed and earn the grades you need to pursue your future goals. In this article, we'll provide tips and advice on how to prepare for the Leaving Certificate Spanish exam and achieve success.

I. Understanding the Exam Format

The Spanish exam for the Leaving Certificate is divided into two parts: written and oral. The written exam consists of comprehension and composition questions, while the oral exam requires students to converse with the examiner on a range of topics. Understanding the format and structure of each part of the exam will help you prepare effectively.

II. Building Vocabulary and Grammar

One of the key components of the Spanish exam is your vocabulary and grammar skills. Make sure you are familiar with the most common vocabulary and grammar structures, and practice using them in context. Regular reading and listening to Spanish-language media will also help you build your skills and expand your vocabulary.

III. Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice is essential to success in the Spanish exam. Regularly practicing speaking, writing, and listening to Spanish will help you build confidence and improve your skills. Try to find a native Spanish speaker to practice with, or use online resources like Duolingo or Babbel to practice speaking and listening.

IV. Preparing for the Oral Exam

The oral exam is an opportunity to showcase your Spanish skills and show the examiner that you have a good understanding of the language. To prepare for the oral exam, it's important to practice speaking on a variety of topics, and be familiar with common questions and conversation starters. Try to find a Spanish-speaking friend or teacher to practice with, or use online resources like iTalki to find a language exchange partner.

V. Staying Motivated and Focused

Finally, it's important to stay motivated and focused on your goals. Set achievable targets and reward yourself when you reach them. Surround yourself with positive influences and focus on the benefits of learning Spanish, such as improved career opportunities and increased cultural understanding.

The Leaving Certificate Spanish exam is a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right preparation and strategy, you can succeed and earn the grades you need to pursue your future goals. Focus on building your vocabulary and grammar, practicing regularly, and preparing for the oral exam. Stay motivated and focused on your goals, and you'll be on your way to success in the Spanish exam.

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Spanish Leaving Cert – All you need to know about the written exam

¡Hola a todos! Welcome to our blog. In today’s post, we’re talking all about the Spanish Leaving Cert written exam. The written exam constitutes a significant portion of your overall grade, weighing in at 55% (220 marks). It lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Section A - Reading Comprehension (70 marks)

This section evaluates your comprehension skills in Spanish and comprises prescribed literature or a journalistic text along with two short comprehensions. 

Tackling the journalistic text (50 marks) alongside the short comprehensions (20 marks) tends to be a common approach. To enhance performance in this section, here are some tips:

• Time Management: Efficiently managing time is crucial. Dedicate no more than 30 minutes to the journalistic text and rigorously practice comprehensions from previous years’ papers. Time yourself during practice sessions to enhance your speed. Short comprehensions should ideally take no more than 15 minutes each.
• Vocabulary Enhancement: Engaging with Spanish newspapers, particularly through social media platforms like El Mundo, proved invaluable for acquiring vocabulary related to current events. Also immerse yourself further by switching all my social media settings to Spanish and write down useful vocabulary and verbs.

Prescribed Literature

Part 1 gives 3 Spanish phrases or words for which you need to find a phrase or a word with the same meaning.

Part 2 asks you to explain 3 different phrases in English.

Part 3 and 4 ask you a question and you have to include three details in your answer , don’t forget to answer in English this section.

Part 5 you have to discuss the topic.

The Journalistic Text

Part 1 of the journalistic text contains sections (a) to (e). You will be asked questions on the comprehension to see if you understand it. Each question is related to a particular paragraph so read the question, read the paragraph, highlight the answer, and write your answer in English. Part 2 gives 3 Spanish phrases or words for which you need to find a phrase or a word with the same meaning. Part 3 asks you to translate the sections of the text given to you. Part 4 contains 2 Spanish phrases or words. You must give an alternative way of saying it or a synonym.

* Remember, you can choose from doing the Prescribed Literature or the Journalistic Text.

Comprehensions

In this section, you will have to answer the different questions based on the given text.

Section B - Reading Comprehension and Opinion Writing (100 marks)

Section B mirrors the journalistic text but revolves around an opinion piece, accounting for 100 marks. Spending approximately 35 minutes on this section, including 5 minutes for planning and 30 minutes for writing, is advisable.

          Similar to the journalistic text, the opinion piece can be dissected into four parts:

• Part 1 gives 3 Spanish phrases or words for which you need to find a phrase or a word with the same meaning. (15 marks)
• Part 2 asks you write in English the meaning of the phrases presented (15 marks)
• Part 3 gives 3 Spanish phrases or words for which you need to find a phrase or a word with the same meaning. (5 marks)
• Part 4 answer questions based on the text.(15 marks)
• Part 5 Your opinion piece (50 marks)  

Top Tips: Commence the opinion piece by clearly stating your stance, consistently referencing the title to maintain relevance. Utilize phrases and varied verb tenses judiciously to enrich expression and demonstrate linguistic versatility.

Example of how the opinion piece question might look like:

Section C - Written Production (50 marks)

The first question offers the flexibility of either constructing a dialogue or writing a letter (30 marks)

The Dialogue

It is divided into 5 small paragraphs that you must translate. 

The dialogue should take a maximum of 20 minutes (dedicate no more than 4 minutes to each one).

 You must translate one side of the dialogue and it’s important to read the context of it.

Read our “Dialogue Construciton” Full blog here to find out more:

Writing a letter

They will outline the points that you have to focus on. Pick five out of eight points presented and choose to agree or disagree with them.

Example of what you might get in your exam:

The final section presents a choice between crafting a diary entry or a note , valued at 20 marks. While both options are viable. Prioritizing varied verb tenses and infusing emotions into reflections enriches the narrative, providing a glimpse into one’s inner thoughts and experiences.

Diary Entry

Use as many verb tenses as possible and remember that emotion is important in a diary entry as it’s supposed to be personal.

Example of instructions you might get in your exam:

Who is the message addressed to ? Is it formal or informal ? What is the message about ? Don’t leave out any instructions, they are equally important. Where you are – if you are leaving a message, it is because you are not there to say it in person.

In conclusion, understanding the written exam of the Spanish leaving cert is key in order to obtain a good grade. Utilize past papers, mark ing schemes, and available resources to refine your skills.. We will keep posting more sample answers and tips in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned!   And if you’re looking for even more guidance and preparation for the Leaving Cert, our Spanish courses are an excellent resource. And remember, practice makes perfect! 

¡Buena suerte! Good luck on  your     Spanish   Leaving Cert journey !  

Happy studying from the ELC Team!

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Dialogue: Example

22. May 2022 | Leaving Cert , Uncategorized , Written Production

Writing the Dialogue for the Leaving Cert Exam can be a bit confusing, here is an easy example to help you make sense of all the things we saw in my last post. (I explained HOW to write a great Dialogue so, if you have not read it I suggest go check it now. I promise not to bore you)

You have been invited to a wedding in Spain. You go to El Corte Inglés to buy a present.

Buenos días. ¿en qué puedo ayudarle.

Tú: Explain that you have been invited to a wedding but you are not sure what to buy. Ask if people in Spain spend a lot of money on presents.

Buenos días. Me han invitado a una boda y quisiera hacerles un buen regalo pero no sé qué comprar ¿Los españoles suelen gastar mucho dinero en regalos?

Depende, señor.

Tú: Say you find it difficult to save money because the cost of living is high in Madrid. Nevertheless, you would like to buy the bride something nice.

Me resulta difícil ahorrar dinero porque el coste de vivir en Madrid es muy elevado. Aun así, me gustaría comprarle algo bonito a la novia.

¿Su amiga es española?

Tú: Tell her they are still studying and when they finish they will decide what to do. They would love to stay in Madrid if they could get good jobs.

De momento están todavía estudiando así que cuando terminen decidirán qué hacer. Si pudieran conseguir empleos decentes, les encantaría quedarse en Madrid

¿Van a vivir en España?

Tú: Tell her she is Irish and that she fell in love with a Spaniard when she came on an exchange. You hope they will be very happy.

No, ella es irlandesa pero vino a España en un intercambio y se enarmoró de un chico español. Espero que sean muy felices.

¿Y a qué hora es la boda?

Tú: You were very surprised at the time of the wedding: it’s at 7.00 pm, with the reception at 9.30 pm. Weddings in Ireland normally begin much earlier

Pues me sorprendió mucho cuando me lo dijeron, la ceremonia es a las siete de la tarde y el banquete a las nueve y media de la noche. Las bodas en Irlanda suelen empezar mucho más temprano.

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