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Leaving Certificate Italian
Source-Verified Oral Practice
Exam-format details on this page are sourced from Curriculum Online and the official NCCA syllabus. Practice tasks are aligned to official oral components but are not official SEC prompts.
Verified Exam Facts
Italian is offered in the Leaving Certificate at both Higher and Ordinary levels.
Assessment includes a written paper, an aural (listening) test, and an oral examination.
The oral examination is approximately 15 minutes per candidate.
The oral exam includes general conversation, role-play, and picture sequence tasks.
Speaking weighting in the syllabus is 25% at Higher and 20% at Ordinary.
The current syllabus was introduced in September 2021 with first examinations in 2023.
Practice By Official Task Type
These are non-official practice prompts designed for the three syllabus-defined oral task types.
Role-Play
- Request information politely and confirm details before closing.
- Handle a simple problem and propose one practical solution.
- Ask one follow-up question to keep the interaction moving.
Picture Sequence
- Describe each stage in order (beginning, development, outcome).
- Explain why the situation changes between two stages.
- Conclude with one reflection on what the candidate learned.
Official Sources Used
Curriculum Online: Senior Cycle Italian
https://curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/senior-cycle-subjects/italian/
NCCA PDF: Leaving Certificate Italian Syllabus
https://curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/4bb2f851-f271-425a-b6ce-6b7bf4f8d11f/SCSEC18_Italian_syllabus_eng.pdf
Official-source facts are reviewed against the links above. Practice content is platform-authored for rehearsal.
FAQs
Is Leaving Cert Italian available at both levels?
Yes. Curriculum Online lists Italian for both Higher and Ordinary levels.
How is Leaving Cert Italian assessed?
The syllabus assessment framework includes a written paper, an aural test, and an oral examination.
How long is the oral and what does it contain?
The official syllabus states that the oral lasts about 15 minutes and includes general conversation, role-play, and picture sequence tasks.
What is the speaking weighting?
The syllabus marks speaking at 25% for Higher and 20% for Ordinary.
Are practice prompts on this page official SEC prompts?
No. Practice prompts are LearnLingo materials aligned to the official task types and timing. Official assessment details are linked in the sources section.