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Leaving Certificate Irish Oral Exam - Filleann an Fón

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Tábhacht na Sraithe Pictiúr (Importance of the Picture Sequence)

Tá Filleann an Fón mar chuid thábhachtach den Sraith Pictiúr i scrúdú cainte na hArdteistiméireachta. Tá an chuid seo den scrúdú ar luach 80 marc, agus bíonn ar dhaltaí cur síos a dhéanamh ar shraith pictiúr, ceisteanna a fhreagairt agus a gcuid scileanna cumarsáide a léiriú.

Filleann an Fón is an important part of the Picture Sequence in the Leaving Cert Irish oral exam. This section is worth 80 marks, and students must describe a picture sequence, answer questions, and demonstrate their communication skills.



Sraith Pictiúr - Filleann an Fón (Picture Sequence - The Phone Returns)

  1. Cuairt ar an mbialann (A Visit to the Restaurant)

Chuaigh Niamh, Róisín, Liam agus Seán chuig bialann Iodálach áitiúil. Chuir an freastalaí fáilte mhór rompu agus thug sé bord dóibh in aice leis an bhfuinneog. Bhí gach duine ar bís mar bhí an bhialann cáiliúil as a mbia blasta.

Niamh, Róisín, Liam, and Seán went to a local Italian restaurant. The waiter gave them a warm welcome and seated them at a table by the window. Everyone was excited as the restaurant was well-known for its delicious food.

  1. Fón póca ar an urlár (A Mobile Phone on the Floor)

Nuair a shuigh gach duine síos, thug an freastalaí na biachláir dóibh. Chonaic Liam fón póca ar an urlár. Bhí sé cinnte nár le duine ar bith acu é.

As they sat down, the waiter handed them the menus. Liam noticed a mobile phone on the floor. He was sure that it did not belong to anyone in their group.

  1. Fón a thabhairt don fhreastalaí (Returning the Phone to the Waiter)

Phioc Liam suas an fón agus thug sé don fhreastalaí é. Mhínigh sé go raibh sé ar an urlár. Ghabh an freastalaí buíochas leis agus chuir sé an fón ar an gcuntar.

Liam picked up the phone and handed it to the waiter. He explained that it was on the floor. The waiter thanked him and placed the phone on the counter.

  1. Fear gnó buartha (A Worried Businessman)

Bhí na déagóirí ag ithe a gcuid bia agus ag baint taitnimh as an oíche. Go tobann, shiúil fear gnó isteach. Bhí culaith á chaitheamh aige agus bhí cuma an-bhuartha air.

The teenagers were enjoying their meal. Suddenly, a businessman walked in. He was wearing a suit and looked very worried.

  1. An fón ar ais! (The Phone is Returned!)

Dúirt an fear gnó go raibh a fhón caillte aige. Thug an freastalaí an fón ar ais dó. Lig an fear osna faoisimh agus mhínigh sé go raibh an fón an-tábhachtach dá phost.

The businessman said that he had lost his phone. The waiter handed it back to him. The man sighed in relief and explained that the phone was extremely important for his job.

  1. Luach saothair do na déagóirí (A Reward for the Teenagers)

Ghabh an fear gnó buíochas leis na déagóirí agus thug sé fiche euro don fhreastalaí chun milseog a cheannach dóibh. Bhí áthas an domhain ar na déagóirí!

The businessman thanked the teenagers and gave the waiter twenty euros to buy them dessert. The teenagers were delighted!

Cén Fáth go Bhfuil an Scéal seo Tábhachtach don Scrúdú Cainte? (Why is this Story Important for the Oral Exam?)

  1. Marcanna & Struchtúr – Is fiú 80 marc an Sraith Pictiúr, mar sin tá sé riachtanach an scéal a fhoghlaim go maith

  2. Liofacht & Muinín – Cuidíonn cleachtadh le do chuid Gaeilge labhartha agus leis an muinín a theastaíonn chun labhairt go muiníneach.

  3. Frásaí Tábhachtacha & Gramadach – Tugann an scéal seo foclóir úsáideach agus struchtúir choitianta na Gaeilge duit.


  1. Marks & Structure – The Picture Sequence is worth 80 marks, so learning the story well is essential.

  2. Fluency & Confidence – Practicing this story will help improve spoken Irish and boost confidence in speaking.

  3. Key Phrases & Grammar – The story contains useful vocabulary and common sentence structures in Irish.

Leideanna don Scrúdú Cainte (Tips for the Oral Exam)

  • Labhair go nádúrtha (Speak naturally)Seachain a bheith ag léamh. Inis an scéal le do chuid focail féin. (Avoid reading directly. Tell the story in your own words.)

  • Dírigh ar do fhuaimniú (Focus on pronunciation)Labhair go soiléir agus cleachtadh do chuid fuaimnithe. (Speak clearly and practice your pronunciation.)

  • Freagair ceisteanna go muiníneach (Answer questions confidently)Bí ullmhaithe do cheisteanna faoin scéal. (Be prepared for questions about the story.)

  • Úsáid seanfhocail (Use proverbs)Bain úsáid as seanfhocail chun an scrúdaitheoir a mhealladh. (Use proverbs to impress the examiner.) - Is fearr cairde ná ór – Friends are better than gold. - Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras – Hunger is the best sauce.

Conclúid (Conclusion)

Má dhéanann tú cleachtadh ar Filleann an Fón, beidh tú réidh don Sraith Pictiúr sa scrúdú cainte. Bain úsáid as an treoir seo chun do scileanna labhartha a fheabhsú.

If you practice Filleann an Fón, you will be well prepared for the Picture Sequence in the oral exam. Use this guide to improve your speaking skills.

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