Spanish

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

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5th Year

On-Site

Try our Spanish Grinds for free. Our Leaving Cert Spanish grinds focus on building your ability to use the language effectively and how to properly approach answering questions in the State Exam.

Teacher:

Katie Lenehan

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How our Spanish Grinds will help you:

You will be provided with a thorough breakdown of all of the necessary grammar in Leaving Cert Spanish

Show you how to answer Reading Comprehensions questions (exam techniques & content)

Better respond to the Opinion Piece in the exam (structure, plans, vocabulary & sample answers)

Improve your Dialogue Construction (repetitive structures, vocabulary & tenses)

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Meet your Spanish Teacher

Katie Lenehan

Katie Lenehan holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education. Her training as a teacher was based on the most up to date education models and methodologies and is designed to ensure all students are catered for and can reach their goals in the most efficient way possible. Her knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, will ensure that students obtain 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 Spanish Students

“I cant 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 spanish easy to learn”

- Attended Katie's Spanish Grinds

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€1,039	€1,039	-
2nd Subject	€520	€1,559	€520
3rd Subject	€520	€2,079	€1,038
4th Subject	€520	€2,599	€1,553
5th Subject	€520	€3,119	€2,077
6th Subject	€520	€3,630	€2,595

More Information on our 5th Year Spanish Grinds

You will learn what your examiner is looking for and be given notes on key topics.

The following topics will be covered:

- Grammar
- Reading Comprehensions (exam techniques & content)
- Oral Exam Preparation topic by topic & Role-plays
- Opinion Piece (structure, plans, vocabulary & sample answers)
- Dialogue Construction (repetitive structures, vocabulary & tenses)
- Diary Entry & Notes

Significant time is dedicated to preparing for the Oral Examination. This preparation includes: Free mock oral examinations during the year, one taking place before Christmas and one after, and each student is given a feedback sheet. Oral exam preparation starts at the beginning of the academic year as it is worth 25% of the overall grade.

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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?

We do not offer recordings of our on-site or live-stream weekly grinds. Students attending our weekly grinds will have the option of adding our On-demand grinds videos to their chosen subject for just €145 (normally €525). The On-demand grinds contain over 40 hours of high-quality videos shot from our school studio covering the entire Leaving Cert curriculum in each subject.

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?

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