How is LCA Spanish assessed?

Through continuous module completion (key assignments and attendance for module credits) plus a final examination that includes oral and written/aural components. The language final examination contributes 6 credits toward the overall LCA award.

What are the two LCA Spanish modules?

Module 1 Social Relationships (greetings, numbers, likes/dislikes, food and drink) and Module 2 Travelling and Finding the Way (travel and transport, shopping and services, accommodation, money). They should be taken in that sequence.

Is LCA Spanish the same as Leaving Certificate Spanish?

No. LCA Modern Languages Spanish is a basic practical course inside the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. Established Leaving Certificate Spanish (ie-leaving-cert-spanish) is a separate LCE subject with different syllabus demand and certification.

How many credits is the Spanish final examination worth?

Each language final examination is worth 6 credits under the LCA allocation of credits for final examinations (languages × 2 at 6 credits each).

How is the overall LCA certificate graded?

Pass 120–139 credits (60–69%), Merit 140–169 credits (70–84%), Distinction 170–200 credits (85–100%). Below 120 credits: Record of Experience.

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No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer concept questions. You still need authentic oral practice, key assignments and official SEC past papers and marking schemes.

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2 modules

Social Relationships then Travelling and Finding the Way in sequence

NCCA LCA Modern Languages module descriptor

6 credits

Final examination in each LCA language course is worth 6 credits

LCA Programme Statement — credits for final examinations

60+ hours

Minimum recommended tuition time for the two modern-language modules

NCCA LCA Modern Languages module descriptor

Oral + written/aural

Language final examinations include oral and written/aural components

LCA programme assessment overview / SEC practice

200 max

Maximum credits toward the full Leaving Certificate Applied award

LCA Programme Statement

P / M / D

Overall LCA grades: Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200 credits

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€116 (2026)

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LCA Spanish is a basic practical Modern Languages course in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate Applied: two modules (Social Relationships; Travelling and Finding the Way), key assignments, and a final oral plus written/aural exam worth 6 credits. Distinct from established LC Spanish. This bank provides 100 free original MCQs on greetings, numbers, food, travel, shopping, lodging and money.

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1What is the usual Spanish greeting for “hello” in everyday LCA Social Relationships role-play?

A.Hola

B.Adiós

C.Gracias

D.Por favor

Explanation: Hola means hello/hi and is the basic greeting students learn first in Module 1 Unit 1.

2Which Spanish phrase means “good morning”?

A.Buenos días

B.Buenas noches

C.Hasta luego

D.De nada

Explanation: Buenos días is used in the morning; it is a core time-of-day greeting in introductions.

3How do you say “goodbye” in Spanish?

A.Adiós

B.Hola

C.Perdón

D.Sí

Explanation: Adiós is the standard goodbye taught with greeting/leave-taking phrases.

4What does « Hasta luego » mean?

A.See you later

B.Good morning

C.My name is

D.How much is it?

Explanation: Hasta luego is a friendly “see you later,” common in Module 1 leave-taking.

5How do you say “My name is Ana” in Spanish?

A.Me llamo Ana

B.Soy de Ana

C.Tengo Ana

D.Vivo Ana

Explanation: Me llamo + name is the standard self-introduction taught in Unit 1.

6What does « ¿Cómo te llamas? » ask?

A.What is your name?

B.Where do you live?

C.How old are you?

D.Do you like football?

Explanation: ¿Cómo te llamas? is the informal “what is your name?” used in classmate role-plays.

7Which sentence correctly says “I am Irish”?

A.Soy irlandés / Soy irlandesa

B.Tengo irlandés

C.Vivo irlandés

D.Me gusta irlandés

Explanation: Soy + nationality adjective states nationality (gender agrees: irlandés/irlandesa).

8What does « Soy de Irlanda » mean?

A.I am from Ireland

B.I speak Irish

C.I live in Spain

D.I am a teacher

Explanation: Soy de + country/place means I am from… — a core Module 1 outcome.

9Which word means “mother” in Spanish?

A.Madre

B.Padre

C.Hermano

D.Abuelo

Explanation: Madre is mother; family vocabulary is an explicit Module 1 learning outcome.

10What does « hermana » mean?

A.Sister

B.Brother

C.Aunt

D.Cousin (male)

Explanation: Hermana is sister; hermano is brother — gender endings matter on family trees.

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