Academic Exams
Leaving Certificate Spanish Speaking Practice
The Leaving Certificate Spanish oral exam is a 12-15 minute assessment worth 25% (Higher) or 20% (Ordinary) of the final grade. It consists of general conversation and a role-play scenario.
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Language
Spanish
Exam System
Leaving Certificate
Format
Speaking Practice
Available Levels
Higher Level
CEFR: B2
Ordinary Level
CEFR: B1
Topics Covered
✓Mi familia, mis amigos y mi barrio
✓Mi colegio
✓Los pasatiempos
✓Trabajo y dinero
✓Vacaciones
✓El medio ambiente
✓La tecnología
✓La salud
✓La cultura española
✓Temas de actualidad
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️Ser vs Estar confusion - Using ser for temporary states or estar for permanent characteristics
- ⚠️Me gusto instead of me gusta - Incorrect reflexive use with gustar
- ⚠️Using ser instead of tener for age (soy 17 años vs tengo 17 años)
- ⚠️Direct translation from English causing unnatural Spanish
- ⚠️Gender agreement errors throughout sentences
- ⚠️Forgetting subjunctive mood in appropriate contexts
- ⚠️Pronunciation: Not rolling R properly, silent H mistakes
- ⚠️Responding with just sí/no without elaboration
- ⚠️Using tú when usted is more appropriate
- ⚠️False friends: embarazada/embarrassed, éxito/exit, realizar/realize
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