Text message question ‘a modern touch’

THE trouble encountered with the listening tape by French students on Tuesday did not repeat itself for the 8,500 sitting Leaving Certificate German yesterday.

Teachers Union of Ireland German spokesperson Neil O’Callaghan said the content on the 40-minute aural exam was lively and realistic. One of the dialogues featured a text message disrupting a conversation between two young people, which he felt was a modern twist.

He said the syllabus content was well reflected in the ordinary level written paper, dealing with themes around student life such as part-time jobs.