Bua sa Bhéaltriail is a bilingual handbook for Leaving Certificate students to assist them in preparing for their Oral Irish Exam. Providing comprehensive vocabulary and sample answers, it aims to help students with the three biggest difficulties of preparation for the oral exam: lack of class time for individual practice, organisation of material and exam-day stress. Practical tips and advice are given, accompanied by a special section for students to write their corrected answers and keep safely for the day of the exam. The best of luck!

Sraith Pictiúr / Picture Sequence

Extensive vocabulary and guidelines to help students to master the Sraith Pictiúr.

Ceisteanna Treoraithe / Guided Questions

Guided questions to help students to compose comprehensive, personal answers and conversations.

Boscaí Foclóra / Vocabulary Boxes

Integrated vocabulary boxes, specific to each topic, are included in each chapter, making it easy for students to find the terms they require.

Na Briathra / The Verbs

A dictionary of the most commonly used verbs and the rules which apply to them are included in the chapters on the Aimsir Chaite, the Aimsir Láithreach, the Aimsir Fháistineach and the Modh Coinníollach.

Nathanna Éagsúla / Extra Vocabulary and Phrases

Additional vocabulary and phrases, aimed at Higher Level students and those with a good command of the language, improve students’ fluency and enrich their language.

Seanfhocail / Irish language proverbs

Seanfhocail appropriate to each topic are included.

Roinn na bhFreagraí / Answer Section

A special section at the back of the book allows students to write all of their corrected answers and to keep them in one place, taking the stress out of the exam day.