Leaving Certificate Spanish - Higher Level-Spanish Exam Learning Aid

Example

Students might study the traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, such as Spain's La Tomatina festival or Mexico's Día de los Muertos, to understand the societal values and historical influences in these cultures.

Scenario

In a classroom discussion, students can compare these cultural events with Irish cultural practices, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural differences and similarities.

Example

Students engage in intensive practice for oral, aural, and written components of the exam. They simulate exams, which include speaking directly with an examiner, completing listening comprehension exercises, and writing essays or responses in Spanish.

Scenario

For instance, before the oral exam, a student practices by performing role-plays provided by the examination board, such as negotiating a hotel booking or describing a medical emergency scenario at a beach.

Example

Students work on improving their language skills, focusing on advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary expansion, and idiomatic expressions unique to Spanish.

Scenario

During class, students might translate sentences from English to Spanish, focusing on verb conjugations and proper adjective placement, or engage in group activities that require them to use new vocabulary in conversation.