Hola,
I am Dervla, a Spanish teacher with 18 years teaching experience.
*I provide H1 LC notes and exam strategies.
*LC oral examiner for 10+ years.
*Corrected the LC Higher Level Spanish written exam for years and will be correcting in July
2026
*Teacher of the LC, Higher Level Spanish intensive revision courses in The Institute of
Education, Dublin.
*My students achieve excellent results
My love for languages and cultures started early, and it has shaped not only my career but also my life. I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for teaching Spanish, and since 2010 I’ve been helping students around the world fall in love with this beautiful language — whether at the Instituto Cervantes, in universities, or as an independent instructor.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll probably find me dancing, exploring a new city, enjoying a countryside escape, or discovering local food spots (I’m a true foodie at heart!. I believe language learning is more than just grammar and vocabulary — it’s a gateway into the rhythms, flavors, and soul of a culture.
I began my journey teaching in classrooms and lecture halls, as well as through early online lessons on Skype and Zoom.
Alumns
years of experience
Free!
Boost your grade
- Overview of exam paper
- Oral exam tips for H1 grade
- Key steps to achieve in the listening
- What to focus on for the written section
Boost your grade
2hr Masterclass
15 jun 2026 06:30 p.m.
Boost your grade
How to write a H1 Opinion Piece
H1 Opinion Piece samples
H1 Reading Comprehension strategies
Improve grade in Listening
How to excel in the Dialogue and Letter option
How to write a H1 Diary Entry and Note
Leaving Cert Classes
Monday 5.30-6.30pm
Monday 6.45- 7.45pm
Monday 8.00-9pm
Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm
Tuesday 6.45- 7.45pm
Tuesday 8.00-9pm
Wednesday 6.15-7.15pm
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm
Thursday 6.25-7.15pm
Thursday 7.30-8.30pm
Friday 5-6pm
Friday 6.15-7.15pm
- Comprehensive H1 notes provided
- Study plan for LC
- Exam focused classes covering reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
- H1 Oral notes and weekly practice opinion piece writing thoroughly covered. Sample opinion pieces given on key topics.
- Comprehension practice covering synonyms, paraphrasing and key
vocab and grammar. - Strategies and exam techniques to approach different aspects of the
exam. - Key phrases, vocabulary and grammar covering topics that appear on
the dialogue, diary entry and note. Samples answers given. - Listening practice and breakdown of key vocabulary and grammar.
- Ongoing assessment in class of work covered.
140€/month
LC Class Subscription
- Monthly classes
- Monthly subscription plan
- Cancel at any point before your monthly
renewal* - Only available to join in the last week of every
calendar month - Click to subscribe below
Subscription Closed
Registration opens on the 24th of every month.
Our weekly live classes are led by a highly experienced secondary school teacher with a proven track record of helping students achieve their highest possible grades.
Each session lasts one hour, providing focused and effective learning designed to maximise student success.
All classes are focused on covering the curriculum for the Leaving Cert. Classes are limited to eight students maximum per group.
All our classes take place via Zoom. Learning a language requires consistent effort and we tailor our classes to encourage weekly progression and improvement amongst our students.
5th Year Classes
Wednesday 5.00-6.00pm
Thursday 5.00-6.00pm
- Comprehensive H1 notes provided
- Study plan for 5th year
- Exam focused classes covering reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
- Grammar is a key component of the 5th year Spanish curriculum and will be thoroughly covered.
- Key 5th year themes covering vocabulary and grammar to aid
comprehension and reading skills. - Preparation for the Leaving Cert oral exam inlcuding the development
of notes and the roleplay component. - Development of writing skills and opinion piece writing covered.
Sample answers provided. - Introduction to the dialogue, diary entry and note question which feature on the Higher Level Spanish exam.
- Listening practice and breakdown of key vocabulary and grammar.
- Ongoing assessment in class of work covered.
5th Year Classes
- Monthly classes
- Monthly subscription plan
- Cancel at any point before your monthly renewal*
- Only available to join in the last week of every calendar month
- Click to subscribe below
Subscription Closed
Registration opens on the 24th of every month.
100 Slang Words and Expressions
I’ve put together a free guide to help you keep learning Spanish while having fun!
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!