An Chluastuiscint (Leaving Cert Irish): Revision Notes
Píosa Nuachta (News Piece)
1. Straitéis Éisteachta / Listening Strategy
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Éist don chéad uair – dírigh ar cé, cad, cathain, cá háit. First time: focus on who, what, when, where.
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Éist don dara huair – bailigh sonraí breise, uimhreacha, nó cúiseanna. Second time: get extra details, numbers, or reasons.
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Ná stop má chailltear rud – bog ar aghaidh go dtí an chéad eolas eile. Don't freeze if you miss something — move on to the next clue.
2. Focail & Frásaí Coitianta sa Nuacht / Common News Words & Phrases
| Gaeilge | English |
|---|---|
| Timpiste | Accident |
| Agóid | Protest |
| Oifigeach | Official |
| Ar siúl | Taking place |
| Baineadh úsáid as | Was used |
| Tharla sé aréir/ar maidin | It happened last night / this morning |
| B'éigean do | Had to |
| D'fhógair | Announced |
| Rabhadh aimsire | Weather warning |
| Deis | Opportunity |
3. Leideanna don Scrúdú / Exam Tips
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Scríobh síos eochairfhocail – ní gá abairt iomlán. Write keywords — full sentences aren't needed.
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Dírigh ar uimhreacha & dátaí – tagann siad suas go minic. Focus on numbers & dates — they appear often.
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Aithin teanga na nuachta – úsáidtear an aimsir chaite & chaite neamhphearsanta go minic. Recognise news style — past tense & impersonal forms are common.
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Féach ar na ceisteanna roimh ré – beidh tú ar an airdeall ar eolas tábhachtach. Look at the questions in advance so you know what to listen for.
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Úsáid do chuid tuisceana – más léir an freagra ó chomhthéacs, scríobh é fiú mura gcloiseann tú gach focal. Use your understanding — if the answer is obvious from context, write it even if you miss some words.