· Covers the complete exam: Papers 1 and 2, the oral and the aural test · Sample answers to past questions · The Oral: Guidelines, sample questions, vocabulary, plus the poems and official prose passages for the reading test · Paper 1: Writing skills, vocabulary, samples and tips for essays, stories, articles and debates. Practice based on past papers Reading comprehension: Suggestions, sample answers and passages for practice · Aural test: CD with past aural exams; worked examples, exercises and transcripts included in the book · Paper 2: Notes and questions on prescribed prose and poems Stair na Gaeilge: Pertinent tips on the important topics · Useful grammar reference section · Recent exam papers included
Émonn Maguire, formerly of St Oliver’s Community College, Drogheda, has prepared Irish exam candidates for many years and is the author of several textbooks. He has also written Shortcuts to Success: Irish Junior Certificate Higher Level