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I am English teacher with eighteen years experience teaching both Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert English at both higher and ordinary level. I have a BA Hons Degree in English from the University of Ulster, an MA in Journalism from NUI Galway and Professional Diploma in Education from Hibernia College. I am also an SEC Read More …

Sample B: Talk on the Housing Crisis

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Good morning everyone, My name is Adam, and today I want to talk about something that’s affecting families, students, and whole communities across Ireland, the housing crisis. I know that phrase gets thrown around a lot, but behind it are real people and real struggles. And to be honest, it’s something that worries me and Read More …

Sample B: Talk on Racism

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Talk: “Different but Equal — Speaking Out About Racism in Ireland” Good morning everyone, My name is Precious and I’m seventeen years old. I moved to Ireland five years ago with my family. When we first arrived, I was nervous but also really excited. I imagined green fields, friendly faces, and a fresh start. And Read More …

Sample B: Talk

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Talk: “Cracks in the Walls, Cracks in Our Lives — The Mica Scandal in Donegal” Good morning everyone, My name is Anthony and today I want to talk about something that hits very close to home, the issue of Mica-affected houses in Donegal. Some of you might already know about it, especially if you’re from Read More …

Sample Question B: Talk

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Talk: “Our Future on Fire — Why We Need to Act Now on Climate Change” Good morning everyone, My name is Monica and today I want to talk about something that honestly keeps me up at night and that is climate change. I know, you’ve probably heard that phrase a hundred times before. It’s become Read More …