Online French grinds in Ireland

Small-group French classes for Leaving Certificate, Junior Cycle and adult learners.

Learn with an experienced native French teacher.

Interactive online lessons.

Maximum 6 students.

Over 20 years of teaching experience in Ireland and Europe.

Beyond notes and exam tips

Today, students have access to endless online notes, summaries, AI tools and exam tips.

While these resources can support learning, they do not replace real language practice.

In the Leaving Certificate exam, students are expected to speak, understand, respond and write independently — without AI, without notes and without prepared answers in front of them.

A different approach to Leaving Certificate French

At Language First Ireland, the focus is not only on learning about French, but on actively using French with confidence.

Students receive structured support, notes and guidance, but lessons are built around real interaction, speaking practice, listening comprehension and active participation.

The aim is not simply to memorise model answers or predicted topics, but to help students develop genuine communication skills and real confidence in French.

Classes are taught in very small online groups so that every student participates actively, asks questions, practises speaking regularly and receives personalised feedback.

This is not passive learning with cameras off and microphones muted.

Lessons are designed to keep students engaged, involved and progressing step by step through practical use of the language, guided interaction and meaningful communication.

Because success in Leaving Certificate French is not only about memorising notes or exam techniques , it is about being able to communicate confidently and independently on exam day.

Two young women sit at a table in a bright room with greenery, looking at a smartphone together, smiling and engaging with each other.

Real communication. Real confidence.

Language First Ireland offers focused, supportive and interactive French grinds designed to help students truly develop their language skills — not simply learn content by heart.

With small groups, active participation and over 20 years’ teaching experience, students are encouraged to build confidence, think in French and use the language naturally and effectively.

Leaving Cert classes

10-week LC French oral exam preparation + listening comprehension
€350.00
  • 1 hour live zoom weekly class - 10 week course

  • 14/09/2026 to 29/11/2026

  • 2 to 6 students maximum per class allowing permanent interaction, feedback and speaking practice

  • Native French teacher for a real immersive learning

  • All aspects of the exam covered: vocabulary, sentence building, pronunciation, fluency

  • Tips and exclusive material sent to each registered student before the class

  • Class summary and corrections sent after the class to stay on track between sessions

10 week LC French course - Written expression & Reading comprehension
€350.00
  • 1 hour live zoom weekly class - 10 week course

  • 14/09/2026 to 29/11/2026

  • Native French teacher for a real immersive learning

  • All aspects of the exam covered: vocabulary, grammar, sentence building, methodology for all types of questions (diary entries - opinion questions… )

  • Tips and exclusive material sent to each registered student before the class

  • Class summary and corrections sent after the class to stay on track between sessions

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