French

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

Weekly Grind

6th Year

On-Site

Live-Stream

Our Leaving Cert French grinds are delivered with a core focus of getting you better at answering exam questions and building your confidence in the subject itself. As a Weekly Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

Teachers:

Katie Lenehan Emma Kelly

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How will these French Grinds help you:

Improve Your Grades: Our Grinds are specifically designed to improve performance in the State Exams. Students who attend our Grinds see an improvement of 23 CAO points on average.

Exam Focus: We will cover the key points in every topic on the course curriculum with a specific focus on the material most likely to appear on the exam.

Exam Technique: We will show you the standard of question that you will be expected to answer in the exam and how to ensure you get all of the marks on offer.

Access Class Recordings: As a Weekly Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

H1 Study Notes: You will work from specially designed, exam–focused notes and sample questions, with fully worked solutions which will be an invaluable study resource.

When can you attend our French Grinds?

Day	Start Time	End Time	Location
Tuesdays	5:30pm	6:45pm	On-Site
Tuesdays	5:30pm	6:45pm	Live-Stream
Wednesdays	8:00pm	9:15pm	On-Site
Wednesdays	8:00pm	9:15pm	Live-Stream
Saturdays	10:30am	11:45am	On-Site
Saturdays	10:30am	11:45am	Live-Stream

Meet your French Grinds Teachers

Katie Lenehan

Katie is an energetic and dynamic teacher who employs the most up-to-date education models and methodologies to ensure that all her students are catered for and can reach their goals in the most efficient way possible. She holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education.

Katie's knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as her experience teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, enable her to give specific direction to her students, enabling them to achieve the best possible grades in their exams. Katie has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert Spanish and French for RTÉ Radio.

Hear from our French Students

"I can't fault Katie in anyway at all she is a fantastic teacher who is always organised with a clear plan for each class. Her classes were incredibly enjoyable and made French easy to learn."

- Attended Katie's French Grinds

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€699	€699	-
2nd Subject	€490	€1,189	€209
3rd Subject	€350	€1,539	€558
4th Subject	€350	€1,899	€897
5th Subject	€350	€2,239	€1,256
6th Subject	€350	€2,589	€1,605

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More Information on our French Grinds

By the time you leave these Leaving Cert French grinds, you will possess a host of past and likely exam questions, including full solutions. There will be a major emphasis on your game plan for the exam and a focus on the Chief Examiner’s reports and marking schemes.

Topics covered in our French Grinds:

Grammar
Reading Comprehensions (exam techniques & content)
Listening Comprehensions (exam techniques & vocabulary)
Oral exam preparation topic by topic
Diary Entry written task i.e. Journal Intime
Abstract Topics (social problems & current affairs)
Response Essay Pieces (structure, essay plans, vocabulary, sample answers)

Katie will dedicate significant time to preparing for the Leaving Cert French Oral Examination. This preparation includes:

The French oral exam worth 25% of the overall grade, therefore, preparation starts at the beginning of the academic year.

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Where can you attend these grinds?

Our live, interactive weekly grinds are available in two formats, both designed to offer you full engagement and access to top-quality instruction

On-site: Join us in person at our Stillorgan location for classroom-based weekly grinds.

Online via Live-stream: Attend our weekly grinds online, from anywhere in Ireland, with fully interactive live-streamed classes.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to ask questions and interact with our teachers throughout each 75-minute session. All classes come with our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you attend via live-stream, we’ll post the notes to your home at no extra charge.

Our Leaving Cert weekly grinds focus on what's essential for the exams. Our teachers cut through the unnecessary material to concentrate solely on the core content, helping you maximize your exam performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for weekly grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 9th September 2024.

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 28th October- classes resume Monday 4th November 2024
Monday 17th February – classes resume Monday 24th February 2025

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 9th December 2024 – classes resume on Monday 6th January 2025

Easter Holidays:
Monday 14th April - Sunday 27th April

Final Classes:
Saturday 24th May 2025

Please note weekly grinds take place as normal on bank holidays

Can students ask questions in weekly grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending weekly grinds on-site or via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the weekly grinds?

Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert weekly grinds are 60 minutes in duration.

Can I get recordings of the weekly grinds?

As a Weekly Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

Can I change my choice of subject for my weekly grind during the year?

Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.

How do I access my live-streamed weekly grinds and recordings?

You will access your live-streamed weekly grinds and recrodings via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you logins for this platform in advance of your grind.

If I opt for live-streamed grinds, how do I get my study notes?

Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.