**OL French...Before/After**

Whatsernamex33

Only after dropping down from higher haha, for the writing section where it tells you what to include in the notes etc, does writing any extra sentences get you any marks? (:

jkeane16

nope...

Zomg Okay

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

Only after dropping down from higher haha, for the writing section where it tells you what to include in the notes etc, does writing any extra sentences get you any marks? (:

I honestly don't know but look at it this way, it's better to put them in and get nothing from them than it is to lose marks because you only put in the minimum.

robbiep94

Ya but if your wrong you loss marks. Just put them in if your 100% correct. Dont take any changes.

Mista

Oh this exam will be so taxing...

robbiep94

Yup timing will be tought;)

Mista

robbiep94 wrote: »

Yup timing will be tought;)

Yea.. dont think I'll manage the whole paper in time..

On another note though, can you leave the exam early and come back for the aural?

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

Yea.. dont think I'll manage the whole paper in time..

On another note though, can you leave the exam early and come back for the aural?

Thats a good question. I imagine ill be sleeping in my chair for half the exam if not:)

Mista

robbiep94 wrote: »

Thats a good question. I imagine ill be sleeping in my chair for half the exam if not:)

Me to... bring in an extra jumper, and put the head down on the desk.. hope i dont start snorin..

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

Me to... bring in an extra jumper, and put the head down on the desk.. hope i dont start snorin..

ya might set up my tent and head in for a nap and have a cup of tea with the supervisors:D.

TwoFace

Mista wrote: »

Yea.. dont think I'll manage the whole paper in time..

On another note though, can you leave the exam early and come back for the aural?

I think so,our examiner told us that we will be allowed to

Mysteriouschic

I always finish the paper extremely early like maybe after an hour.
Last year I did and I was allowed to leave early but then had to be back for the aural.

Mista

Thank god! Get done in an hour, go get lunch, and study like hell for history!

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

Thank god! Get done in an hour, go get lunch, and study like hell for history!

Na just get lunch, no study

Wanchor

I love multiple choice!

Seriously though, what's everyone studying? Phrases?

Ah, ****. Completely missed the other thread. Mod, please delete!

Mista

robbiep94 wrote: »

Na just get lunch, no study

I dno about you, but im screwed for history, need all the time i can get! Even though im typing this...

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

I dno about you, but im screwed for history, need all the time i can get! Even though im typing this...

You finished tomorrow?

Mista

robbiep94 wrote: »

You finished tomorrow?

Nope... have 5 days to study for chemistry and DCG.. actually delighted with that Are you?

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

Nope... have 5 days to study for chemistry and DCG.. actually delighted with that Are you?

Nope, physics, accounting on Monday and Technology on the Thursday 22nd. Depressing thinking about it

Wanchor

robbiep94 wrote: »

Nope, physics, accounting on Monday and Technology on the Thursday 22nd. Depressing thinking about it

What's technology like? I was really annoyed that our school never even mentioned these subjects. I would've loved to do it. Heck, I do it in my own spare time already.

Mista

robbiep94 wrote: »

Nope, physics, accounting on Monday and Technology on the Thursday 22nd. Depressing thinking about it

Ah dont worry, be grand.. we dont have any of those subjects in our school

robbiep94

Wanchor wrote: »

What's technology like? I was really annoyed that our school never even mentioned these subjects. I would've loved to do it. Heck, I do it in my own spare time already.

Ya its a cool subject project and porflio worth 50%. so only 50% next week. pity my project was seriously shocking:eek:

robbiep94

Mista wrote: »

Ah dont worry, be grand.. we dont have any of those subjects in our school

You dont do Physics:eek:

temujin

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

Only after dropping down from higher haha, for the writing section where it tells you what to include in the notes etc, does writing any extra sentences get you any marks? (:

back to french, is it really ok to only write about the points they ask because in the exam papers they give a full a4 page of space. also can some tell me what the layout is for the postcard and message/note ?? thanks

robbiep94

temujin wrote: »

back to french, is it really ok to only write about the points they ask because in the exam papers they give a full a4 page of space. also can some tell me what the layout is for the postcard and message/note ?? thanks

You killed the page

Whatsernamex33

temujin wrote: »

back to french, is it really ok to only write about the points they ask because in the exam papers they give a full a4 page of space. also can some tell me what the layout is for the postcard and message/note ?? thanks

I'd imagine so, that's all I've ever done is that much.. Em, the postcard and message/note don't get marks for layout if I remember correctly, so it wouldn't matter not 100% sure though, check the marking scheme

Raisedbywolves

Can someone tell me the layout of the exam like what I will have to complete. I can't find any info online. I dropped back to pass just before my graduation and my teacher didn't tell me anything about the ordinary paper, thanks.

Mista

Raisedbywolves wrote: »

Can someone tell me the layout of the exam like what I will have to complete. I can't find any info online. I dropped back to pass just before my graduation and my teacher didn't tell me anything about the ordinary paper, thanks.

http://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2011/LC010GLP000EV.pdf

If you did higher, then this will b p*ss easy for you.

Wanchor

This exam is incredibly simple really, multiple choice, half a page for notes/letters, fill the gaps and 2 English comprehensions. It's a pity ordinary isnt worth more points. :P

Raisedbywolves

Omg this is great! And layouts don't matter? Thanks for that link.

Whatsernamex33

Only if you decide to do the letter, then the layout matters and you get marks for it

Mista

Raisedbywolves wrote: »

Omg this is great! And layouts don't matter? Thanks for that link.

Well, you need to know postcards.. thats it I think I'm just going to do the postcard and formulaire, maybe try my hand at the fill in the blanks if I get bored

boom boom boom

whats everyone studying for this? i pretty much havent a word of french. never liked the subject, anyone have any good vocab for the note and postcard and formal letter?

SmurfOxide

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

Only after dropping down from higher haha, for the writing section where it tells you what to include in the notes etc, does writing any extra sentences get you any marks? (:

I think the way it is scored is half for including what they give you and then half for the quality of your language. So if you learn a few easy phrases for the start and finish and stick them in it will be in your favour. Good luck tomorrow!:)

SmurfOxide

Here are just some simple words and phrases for post cards. Nothing major but just good to read through before the exam.
Oh and just some are missing accents etc.

Salut. Ca va?
Me voici en vacances. I'm here on holidays
-avec... with...
-en voyage scolaire on a school trip
-en echange solaire on a school exchange
Je suis dans un camping I'm camping
Je reste (dans) -un auberge
-au bord de la mer
-en france..
Il y a beaucoup de jeunes. A lot of young people
Je suis arrive -hier yesterday
-il y a deux jours 2 days ago
Je passe.. I'm spending
-une semaine a week
-quelques jours a few days
-un quinzaine de jours a fortnight
Je m'amuse bien Enjoying myself
On m'amuse bien We're enjoying ourselves
Je suis tres bien amusee I really enjoyed myself
C'est le pied! It's brilliant
La nourriture est tres bonne The food is good
Quel temps magnifique! The weather is great
Il neige snow
Il pleut rain
Il soleil sun
...presque tout le temps ...most of the time
J'ai vu... I saw...
Je suis allee... I went
Demain Tomorrow
Cet apres-midi This afternoon
Je suis visitee... I visited
Je fais du ski/ snowboard
Le soir evening
Je passe la matin/ jour a la plage/ a la piscine.
I spend the morning/ day at the beach/ pool
A tres bientot, Name.Goodbye for now
Nous allons.. We are going

Good luck to everybody tomorrow!

Whatsernamex33

Gotta learn phrases :O done ordinary last year and was never told to write anything extra.. Just the sentences that were given :O

Mysteriouschic

I thought that went grand!
And with Fleur from Harry Potter on the paper that was interesting.
Overall it was a good paper I'm hoping I get at least a C .

mcpaddington

Pretty good paper, I think I got a B but hopefully scraped an A.

Whatsernamex33

Wasn't bad :P

celtic10000

Anybody want to share their thoughts on the exam? What did ye think of it?

BrittneyC_xo

I was debating between Higher & Ordinary, But I went with Ordinary ! =p

Probably one of the best French papers I've ever done . I think the comprehensions were grand.. and Clemence being there was lovely, she's so pretty! (: I did both questions in A, both in B, & the Journal in C . I really couldn't of been bothered with the other Letter , so I'm happy enough.

Oh, & the listening was pretty good too. Can't believe I mixed up 'South Africa', the answer to what country did the boy & his father visit.. with Sweden! But ohwell ! Overall, a really good paper. I would love a B2. ♥

Carabas

Was an overall grand paper,:) but I couldn't find an example of a feminine adjective in the third section...but there were a few in the fourth......how did other people get on with that question?:D

Whatsernamex33

I thought that the adjective was 'triste', not sure though

Carabas

Aaaahhhh! D'oh! Think ur right!:mad:

kmc_

Delighted with that paper, wasn't expecting it Made a few silly mistakes here and there and the listening brought me down, but sure, hopefully scraped a B, would love an A though

celtic10000

Carabas wrote: »

Was an overall grand paper,:) but I couldn't find an example of a feminine adjective in the third section...but there were a few in the fourth......how did other people get on with that question?:D

Same i went with "reponse" buts that cant be it it was a terrible guess

bluestripe93

Thought it was a good paper, comprehensions went ok but I couldn't remember some of the words for the postcard

Saw this on my FB too

Hittin the town with Serge's son cause he's some man for the vodka

Carabas

Lol....was that the lad who drinks a litre of vodka? What a dude!:cool:

celtic10000

What points did ye all use for the question 7s ? I said that...
-nobody ever called jenny
-rose was mean to her and didnt involve her

Then for the clemence comprehension i said...
-She played the role of a beautiful magician
-She played a part in a dramatic comedy

There were a few others that i cant remember but do these seem valid?

WestIRL

Hahha that went average as ****! Probably going to get 30 points from French oh dear christ.

Mista

That exam was a joke... did it in 40 minutes then got out of there... realised i said "i arrived tomorrow" after I left, but ah well... don't need french