Question 1

What should I focus on for CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy?

Accepted Answer

In the listening paper, use the first play to note keywords and the second to confirm details; never leave blanks.

Question 2

What should I focus on for CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (2)

Accepted Answer

For the speaking exam, prepare and practice several extended responses on common topics like hobbies, family and future plans.

Question 3

What should I focus on for CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (3)

Accepted Answer

In reading tasks, always underline evidence in the text to support your answers, especially for inference questions.

Question 4

What should I focus on for CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (4)

Accepted Answer

Manage your time carefully in the writing paper—allocate more time to the extended response and plan your structure beforehand.

Question 5

What should I focus on for CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (5)

Accepted Answer

Expose yourself to diverse dialects through CCEA past paper audio recordings.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy?

Accepted Answer

Confusing prepositional pronouns (e.g., 'agam', 'agat') and using the wrong person.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (2)

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent application of the genitive case, especially after compound prepositions.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in CCEA GCSE (A* to G) ESOL & Literacy? (3)

Accepted Answer

Omitting the séimhiú or urú when required after certain words or in specific grammatical contexts.

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