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Leaving Certificate

Exam-style oral practice for French, Spanish, German, Irish, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

Timed mock exams, follow-up prompts, and instant feedback for Higher and Ordinary level speaking practice. Built for teachers who need dependable oral practice while keeping SEC and school instructions as the source of truth.

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Leaving Cert answers for learners and schools

Leaving Cert oral-practice answers

When are the 2026 Leaving Cert oral exams?

The Department of Education states that the 2026 Leaving Certificate oral examinations run from Saturday, 28 March to Thursday, 2 April inclusive. Check the SEC, your school and your teacher for your exact schedule.

Which Leaving Cert oral subjects does this hub cover?

This hub routes learners to supported Leaving Cert language oral practice, including French, Spanish, German, Irish, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian. Subject format, level, timing and materials still need to be verified with official SEC and school sources.

Does LearnLingo.ai provide official Leaving Cert marks?

No. LearnLingo.ai provides independent oral-practice feedback, not State Examinations Commission marks, official grading, school scheduling, or exam administration.

How should I practise for a Leaving Cert oral?

Practise the subject-specific speaking tasks your course uses, then review feedback on fluency, pronunciation, accuracy, vocabulary range and timing before checking official guidance with your teacher.

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Official SEC source check

Leaving Cert oral facts to verify

The State Examinations Commission and the Department of Education are the source of truth for Leaving Certificate oral dates, candidate arrangements, subject entries, and official examination rules. LearnLingo.ai provides independent oral-practice support only.

Verified format notes

  • The Department of Education states that 2026 Leaving Certificate oral examinations run from Saturday, 28 March to Thursday, 2 April inclusive.
  • The Department of Education says candidates must present themselves during that oral-examination period, with late-May accommodation possible for illness or bereavement subject to evidence.
  • SEC oral circular information for 2026 identifies Irish and modern foreign-language oral examinations, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Lithuanian, and Portuguese.
  • Leaving Cert oral format and weighting vary by subject; students should use the SEC, official subject material, and their school for current details.

Practice boundary

  • Use LearnLingo.ai to practise subject-specific conversation, role play, picture sequence or prepared material only where that subject format uses it, plus fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, range, and timing.
  • Check the State Examinations Commission, Department of Education, school, and teacher for current oral dates, timetables, subject format, levels, accommodations, and candidate instructions.

Official sources

  • Department of Education State Examinations 2026
  • State Examinations Commission website
  • SEC examiner oral examiner forms and contacts

Supported subjects

Only languages we actively support. We use public SEC and subject-format information for practice, while official rules remain with the SEC, Department of Education, school and teacher.

Higher & Ordinary

French

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Spanish

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

German

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Irish

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Arabic

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Italian

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Japanese

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Lithuanian

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Mandarin Chinese

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Polish

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Portuguese

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

Higher & Ordinary

Russian

Mock orals, published task formats where relevant, and follow-up practice with fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation feedback.

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Leaving Cert Irish Oral

Exam-style mock sessions and timed practice for your exam format.

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Resources

Oral Questions & Checklist downloads

Grab Q&A packs and checklists for each language to prepare faster for March–April 2026.

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Built to simulate oral timing and pressure

Students practise with timed sections, exam-style prompts, and follow-up prompts. Feedback highlights fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and range so they can focus practice before the oral window.

SEC-informed mock orals for Higher & Ordinary levels, with role-plays and picture sequences only where the subject format uses them.

Instant feedback on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and vocabulary range.

Recorded practice activity for teacher follow-up, kept separate from official assessment and readiness decisions.

For departments and teachers

Provide class access, assign conversation homework, and run timed mock orals before the exam window. Students practise more because the format is familiar and they get practice feedback quickly.

Exam-style skill focus: fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and range.

Conversation tasks students actually complete—no scheduling constraints.

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FAQ

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Which Leaving Cert language subjects are supported?

We currently support French, Spanish, German, Irish, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian speaking practice for Higher and Ordinary levels. Use the SEC, Department of Education, your school, and your teacher for current official subject format and timing.

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How does the AI help with oral exams?

Mock exam mode follows exam-style timing, roles, and skill focus. You speak to an AI tutor and get practice feedback on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and range, plus follow-up drills.

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Can teachers assign practice as homework?

Yes. Teachers can set conversation tasks, review recorded practice activity, and run timed mock orals before the exam window. Assignment completion is not currently measured.

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Use this hub for Irish Leaving Certificate oral practice. Link to GCSE, A-Level, AP, and IGCSE only when a learner is preparing for a different school exam system.

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