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Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #9 Imagery and SymbolismStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this final episode, Peter is going to talk about how Shakespeare uses imagery and symbolism throughout Hamlet to convey underlying themes and moods. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92KBWQhZ6bp...2024-01-3104 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #8 ThemesStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Peter is going to talk about 4 prominent themes in Hamlet - Revenge, Appearance vs Reality and Death and Madness. Having a good understanding of the themes and giving a thoughtful analysis of their effect on the play is crucial to gaining those high marks in your exam. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Ce...2024-01-3110 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #7 Minor CharactersStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Peter will be talking us through some of the minor characters in the play. Peter will be discussing the characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Fortinbras, the ghost, and Horatio, analysing their impact beyond what you may have initially thought on the first read of Hamlet. This is the kind of critical literacy that will help y...2024-01-3106 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #6 The Characters of Polonius and LaertesStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Peter will discuss how the characters of Polonius and Laertes are perceived by Hamlet and explore how they act as foils to Hamlet throughout the play. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Youtube channel: https://www.yo...2024-01-3105 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #5 The Characters of Gertrude and OpheliaStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Peter will be talking us through the characters of Ophelia and Gertrude. As Ophelia and Gertrude are the only two female characters in the play, Peter will not only discuss their specific roles but also explore how women were treated and represented in Shakespearean times. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English co...2024-01-3104 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #4 The Character of ClaudiusStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Studyclix expert teacher Peter Tobin will be analysing the main antagonist of the play, Claudius. He is going to discuss the various aspects of Claudius’ character and the impact he has on the plot of the play. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we...2024-01-3105 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #3 The Character of HamletStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, Peter will explore the dynamic character of Hamlet himself, map his character development throughout the play and discuss how the events of the play impacted his psyche. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Youtube channel: https://ww...2024-01-3109 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #2 Plot OverviewStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In the second episode of the series, Peter gives us an overview of the plot of the play. He will provide a better understanding of the sequence of events that take place in the play and how the various plot points are cleverly woven together by Shakespeare, before the play’s conclusion. For more excellent (and free...2024-01-3105 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Hamlet Podcast: #1 Background to the PlayStudying Hamlet for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. This is the first episode in this series, so to kick us off Peter is going to give us some background to the play, exploring when and WHY Shakespeare wrote this play in the first place. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking o...2024-01-3008 min

Studyclix ExplainsEiléan Ní Chuilleanáin: Poem summaries & tips for Leaving Cert English Poetry revisionIf you’re studying the poetry of Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Laura Daly joins us to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Laura covers different aspects of Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry in this podcast and examines each of her poems on the syllabus in detail. Leaving Cert English students will be doing a select number of poems so there are timecodes below for each section so you can skip to the ones you’re studying. ...2023-11-2943 min

The Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: Clinical Measurement Physiology student Shauna CullenLuke chats with Shauna Cullen, a 1st-year Clinical Measurement Physiology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Sligo! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days 2023-11-1711 min

The Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: English & Communications student Ashleigh WhiteLuke chats with Ashleigh White, a 1st year English and Communications student at ATU Donegal, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Donegal! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days 2023-11-0813 min

Studyclix ExplainsSeamus Heaney: Poem summaries and tips for the Leaving Cert English Poetry ExamIf you’re studying the poetry of Seamus Heaney for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Laura Daly joins us to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Laura covers different aspects of Heaney's poetry in this podcast and examines each of her poems on the syllabus in detail. Leaving Cert English students will be doing a select number of poems so there are timecodes below for each section so you can skip to the ones you’re studying. ___________________________ And for...2023-10-1851 min

The Studyclix PodcastLast Minute Studying with Caoimhe CurranCaoimhe Curran, one week out from sitting her Leaving Cert, joined Luke & Nessa on The Studyclix Podcast! We get Caoimhe's perspective on how she feels about Leaving Cert at this stage, her experience with the last few weeks of school, and how she handles stress so close to exams. If you enjoy this podcast please rate and review wherever you're listening and tell your friends about it :) ---- Watch the video podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/V1bv_EwfYA0 ---- Follow Studyclix on social media for...2023-06-0534 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips for The Leaving Cert (Interview with Danielle McFadden)Danielle McFadden joined Nessa & Luke on the Studyclix Podcast this week! If you're on social media you're probably already familiar with Danielle. She’s established a huge following on Instagram & TikTok as a positive force of energy and advocate for sport and exercise. She sat her Leaving Cert in 2022 and worked hard to get into a course she now loves, Physiotherapy in RCSI. We talk to Danielle about choosing a college course, the differences between school and college, and how to live your best life while facing exams. Whether you’re sitting the Le...2023-05-2438 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Sylvia Plath PodcastIf you’re studying the poetry of Sylvia Plath for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Laura Daly joins us to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Laura covers different aspects of Plath's poetry in this podcast and examines each of her poems on the syllabus in detail. Leaving Cert English students will be doing a select number of poems so there are timecodes below for each section so you can skip to the ones you’re studying. ___________________________ And for more g...2023-04-2738 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips on time managementTo go hand in hand with last week's podcast, here's our episode on Time Management. It's another questions we get asked a lot at Studyclix. When the clock is ticking and there's only do much you can do with the time you have left, how you balance everything? In this episode we talk about how to approach time management based on your own personal circumstances and the different techniques you can apply to make sure you're studying as efficiently as possible. ---- — Link to Youtube Video — ----- — Links mention...2023-04-2751 min

The Studyclix Podcast3 Prioritisation Techniques To Speed Up Your StudyThere are techniques you can use to structure your work and help you study smarter and at this point in the school year, this is what you want! In the Studyclix inboxes, we're constantly getting asked how you should be prioritising your work and how you can structure your study. Today we talk about 3 of the most well-known prioritisation techniques developed by productivity experts, and how you can apply them to prepare for your exams. -------- — Link to Youtube Video — https://youtu.be/VBUP8Tuy7Tk -------- — Timeco...2023-04-1940 min

Studyclix ExplainsPaula MeehanIf you’re studying the poetry of Paula Meehan for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Laura Daly joins us to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Laura covers different aspects of Meehan’s poetry in this podcast and examines each of her poems on the syllabus in detail. Leaving Cert English students will be doing a select number of poems so there are timecodes below for each section so you can skip to the ones you’re studying. ___________________________ And for...2023-02-2838 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to deal with losing motivationBefore recording this podcast, we put up a question box on our Instagram to ask our followers what aspects of school and exams they'd like us to talk about. One topic that came up again and again was struggling to get motivated or how to cope with losing motivation. In this episode, Eimear and Nessa take a look at a number of different reasons why you might be losing motivation and tackle each one in depth to give you solution for how to turn it around. Guaranteed you'll feel more motivated by the end...2023-02-2650 min

The Studyclix PodcastMindful New Year's resolutions for studentsIt may be already late into January to be talking about resolutions but this episode of the Studyclix podcast is all about how the New Year can make you feel as a student. You might feel the pressure to change your studying habits around or if you're in 3rd or 6th year, you're now very aware that you're in the same year that your exams are in! In this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk about their own resolutions, good mindsets to have around New Year's and what are good habits for students to bring into 2023. 2023-01-1152 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to succeed in JC EnglishIn this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Jamie Dockery to get his tips on getting the best possible grade in Junior Cycle English. He covers everything you need to know from the CBAs to the writing about poetry. He also gives great tips to people who feel like they're not naturally gifted at English and struggle with creative writing. Have a listen and check out the links before for some extra resources! ----- — How To Get A Distinction in Junior Cycle English — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how...2023-01-0942 min

Studyclix ExplainsW.B. YeatsIf you're studying the poetry of W.B. Yeats for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Peter Tobin is back and he's here to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Peter covers different aspects of Yeat's poetry in this podcast, including a detailed analysis into Yeats biography and the influence that had on his work. Then, Peter focuses on each of the 10 Yeats poems that feature on the Leaving Cert English syllabus. There are timecodes below to skip to only the poems you're...2023-01-0942 min

The Studyclix PodcastRegrets About The Leaving CertIn this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk candidly about regrets they have about their time in school and what they'd do differently if they were to sit the Leaving Cert all over again. Everyone's story is different but we hope from this chat you might be inspired to do things differently or change some ways of thinking you have about school and exams. If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes you can contact us on social media...2022-12-1544 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to succeed in Junior Cycle Home EcIn this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Linda Dolan, an experienced Home Ec teacher, to get her tips on getting the best possible grade in Junior Cycle Home Ec. She covers everything you need to know from the CBAs to the cooking practical, from useful study methods to exam dos and don'ts. — Link to Linda's JC Home Ec Guide — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-... — Link to Linda's CBA Guide — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-... ------- Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study ti...2022-11-2356 min

The Studyclix PodcastAnswering the most googled Leaving Cert questionsWhat questions are people asking when they google 'leaving cert'? Using a search engine tool, we found the most commonly googled questions on the Leaving Cert and decided to answer them better than Google can (at least we think so anyway!) If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes you can contact us on social media or through the Studyclix chat box. — Link to the study plan on Studyclix — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-make-the-perfect-study-plan — Link to...2022-11-1449 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to Study 101It's back to basics with this podcast! So often at Studyclix we get the question "how do you start studying?" so we thought we'd lay out the foundations for establishing a basic study routine. With tips on motivation, how to structure your study and balancing your mental health, Eimear & Nessa share their best tips for helping you feel on track when it comes to school and exams. If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes you can contact...2022-10-1043 min

Studyclix ExplainsEmily DickinsonIf you're studying the poetry of Emily Dickinson for the Leaving Cert, this podcast is for you! English teacher Peter Tobin is back and he's here to give you ideas and in-depth analysis you can use in your poetry essays. Peter covers different aspects of Dickinson's poetry in this podcast and examines each of her poems on the syllabus in detail. Leaving Cert English students will be doing the select number of poems so there are timecodes below for each section so you can skip to ones you're studying. ___________ Peter has...2022-09-2943 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips for 6th Years: Interview with Aisling WalshWe're back for a new school year! And what better way to kick off the first podcast of the year than an interview with Aisling Walsh. Or as she's known on TikTok to the class of 2022 - Leaving Cert Girl! Aisling made a name for herself on TikTok by documenting her life as a 6th-year student. People followed her for her unwavering dedication, motivation tips and funny commentary on the Leaving Cert itself. So we got her onto the Studyclix Podcast to ask her about her experience and to share her tips for people about to...2022-09-1225 min

Guaranteed Irish StoriesPodcast Episode 129, Luke Saunders, StudyclixThe Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, sponsored by FBD Insurance, Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer. Join Brid O’Connell for Ireland’s leading business network podcast covering all enterprising topics from business news to industry expert opinion and key trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0919 min

Studyclix ExplainsLC English: Tips for Unseen PoetryAccording to the Examiner's Report over the years, Unseen Poetry is one of the worst answered sections on the English paper. Because it's a section you can't study for, Leaving Cert students can dismiss it as being unimportant. But for that reason, the marking scheme is generous. Meaning it's more than possible to score well in this section. In this podcast, English teacher Peter Tobin tells you the best way to approach Unseen Poetry and gives you tips on how to structure answers that will impress the examiner. --- Check out the blog o...2022-05-1634 min

Studyclix ExplainsLC English: Tips for the ComparativeGenerally, the Comparative section on the English paper is something all Leaving Cert students need to undertake. And despite it being worth 70 marks, it is historically one of the worst answered questions on the entire English paper. In this podcast, expert teacher Peter Tobin gives his take on the Comparative section. How best to approach it, and tips for getting the best marks you possibly can. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exam, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92KBWQhZ6bpEZe9...2022-04-2625 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips for studying more in less timeWhen exams are coming closer there's one thing on a lot of students' minds...I have so much to study and I don't have enough time! But this podcast isn't just about how to prioritise your work and get the most out of your limited time, it's about how to drive your own motivation and study smarter. These are tips that you can benefit from regardless of what point it is in the school year! Eimear and Nessa are here to give you the production hacks and study methods they've learnt over the years that can...2022-04-2530 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to overcome Oral Exam nervesThe oral exams can seem like the most nerve-wracking thing in the world but Eimear and Nessa are here to throw every mindset trick and anxiety-reducing solution they have at you! While it's completely normal to feel nervous ahead of the oral exams, the worry is entirely in your own head and the trick to overcoming those nerves is within your control - you just need to have the tools to do it! From tips on adjusting your overall mindset to practical advice for the day of the exam, this is essential listening for anyone letting t...2022-03-2139 min

The Studyclix PodcastSleeping Tips for StudentsToday is International Sleep Day so we got an expert onto the Studyclix Podcast to talk all about it. Deirdre McSwiney is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for Insomnia, which means she basically knows everything about sleep and how to ensure you have "good sleep hygiene" From explaining what affects our sleep to tips on sleeping better, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone struggling with their sleeping pattern or wanting to improve their overall sleep. ---- If you have any questions for Deirdre after listening to this podcast, you can reach her by email: deirdremcswiney@gmail.c...2022-03-1844 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to use Studyclix planners to boost productivityIn this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa discuss the brand new printable study planners and templates available for free on Studyclix. Sometimes when you sit down to study or to write an essay, it can be hard to know how where or how to start. You have loose ideas in your head of what you need to know but you have no idea how to categorise it on paper. These planners can be used as guides to help structure your study and break information and tasks down in a way that makes sense to...2022-03-0329 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Macbeth Podcast: #5 ThemesStudying Macbeth for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In the final episode of this mini-series, Peter talks us through 4 prominent themes in Macbeth. Loyalty, Kingship, Ambition and Appearance vs Reality. Themes come up quite often in Leaving Cert questions so it's important that you know how to talk about them. Have a listen as Peter takes you through each of these themes and analyses the effect they have o...2022-02-1614 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Macbeth Podcast: #4 Minor CharactersStudying Macbeth for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. This episode is all about the characters of Banquo, Macduff and The Porter. Their roles may be minor, but Peter examines each of them in detail and explains why being able to analyse the impact of their characters could be crucial to gaining those high marks. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in...2022-02-1618 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Macbeth Podcast: #3 The WitchesStudying Macbeth for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this episode, you'll learn all about The Witches. The significance of their presence in the play, and why their characters are so important. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92KBWQhZ6bpEZe9x62Et3Q 2022-02-1607 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Macbeth Podcast: #2 Lady Macbeth's CharacterStudying Macbeth for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. In this second episode of the series, Peter analyses the infamous Lady Macbeth. Have a listen to gain some insights on her character and learn how to form interesting opinions in response to a Leaving Cert question. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in your exams, we highly recommend checking out Peter's Y...2022-02-1607 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Macbeth Podcast: #1 Macbeth's CharacterStudying Macbeth for your Leaving Cert? Studyclix has you covered! Listen to expert teacher Peter Tobin, as he takes a deep dive into the play, providing useful analysis and theories that you can use in your Shakespeare essays. This is the first episode of the podcast series, and Peter kicks us off with an in-depth look into Macbeth himself. Have a listen to gain some insights on his character and learn how to form interesting opinions in response to a Leaving Cert question. For more excellent (and free) Leaving Cert English content to help you excel in y...2022-02-1609 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #8 Shakespeare's Writing TechniquesWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this final episode of the podcast series, Peter discusses the various different techniques Shakespeare used when writing Othello to bring his story to life. Learning about these wr...2022-02-1614 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #7 ThemesWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode of the podcast series, Peter gives his analysis on the themes evident in this play. Questions on themes are very common Leaving Cert questions so it’s im...2022-02-1618 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #6 Key ScenesWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode, Peter takes a look at the key scenes in the play. To get a good mark in your response to an exam question on Othello, it’s im...2022-02-1624 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #5 Minor CharactersWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode of the podcast series, Peter takes an in-depth look into the minor characters in Othello, and analyses the effect they have on the play. This includes a...2022-02-1616 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #4 Desdemona's CharacterWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode of the podcast series, Peter takes an in-depth look into the character of Desdemona, Othello’s wife. Questions on the characters are common Leaving Cert questions so i...2022-02-1614 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #3 Iago's CharacterWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode of the podcast series, Peter takes an in-depth look into the character of Iago, the antagonist of the play. Questions on the characters are common Leaving Ce...2022-02-1611 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #2 Othello's CharacterWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini-podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this episode of the podcast series, Peter takes an in-depth look into Othello himself as a character. Questions on the characters are common Leaving Cert questions so it’s im...2022-02-1613 min

Studyclix ExplainsThe Othello Podcast: #1 Overview of OthelloWelcome to Studyclix Explains! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a mini podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. We’re kicking off the very first episode of the series with an overview of Othello and its characters. Peter talks about what the syllabus expects of Leaving Cert...2022-02-1616 min

The Studyclix PodcastHealthy Habits Every Student Should HaveHave you ever tried to set goals or resolutions but can never get them to stick? Do you try to set up a good study routine but you just end up falling out of it and feeling like a failure? This is the podcast for you. Habits are incredibly powerful and learning how to build them in manageable steps is the key to making the positive changes you want to make in your student life. Eimear and Nessa discuss how to build good habits, how to break the bad ones and share some of their favourite...2022-01-3143 min

The Studyclix PodcastRepost: Everything You Need to Know About the CAOREPOST FROM JAN 2021: Filling out the CAO form can often be a daunting and stressful experience, never mind when you throw the Leaving Cert and a pandemic into the mix. To answer all the questions that are on 6th years' minds, Eimear and Nessa invited Donnchadh O'Mahony from Leaving Cert Guidance back on the podcast to share his knowledge on everything to do with the CAO ----- Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter: @studyclix Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more videos on career guidance and CAO. F...2022-01-1949 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow to Make a Christmas Study PlanIn the final Studyclix Podcast of 2021, we decided to do a festive version of one of our most popular episodes - How To Make A Study Plan! Whether or not you planned on using the 2 weeks over the Christmas holidays to get some work done, this podcast is the perfect listen to set you up for the holidays! Learn how to make a Christmas study plan, how to motivate yourself over the holidays and how to avoid any feelings of guilt from not working. --- Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes...2021-12-1432 min

The Studyclix PodcastBurnout: How to recognise it and avoid itYou may or may not have heard of burnout before, but in recent years, it's affecting exam students more and more. Burnout can happen as a result of feeling overwhelmed to the point of complete and utter depletion, and can be disastrous for any students experiencing it. Listen to Eimear and Nessa discuss how to recognise the signs of burnout and the steps you can take to prevent it from happening to you. ----- Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok...2021-11-2331 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Write The Best Notes For StudyingTaking your own notes can not only help ease the studying process, but the act of writing them is also an effective study method in itself! There are lots of many ways that you can take notes and there are definitely good and bad ways of going about it. Tune in for Eimear and Nessa's tips on how to take the best notes, inside and outside the classroom! ——— Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie Snapchat: study_clix 2021-11-0233 min

The Studyclix PodcastLeaving Cert 2022 Adjustments: What you need to knowThe Leaving Cert 2022 exams will be different from most other years. Because of the pandemic, this year's 6th years haven't had the same opportunities as past exam students to attend school and get a full, in-person education. So the Department of Education devised a number of adjustments that will be put in place on this years' exam papers. The changes are designed to give students more choice & an equal chance to do well in the exam despite having missed a certain amount of school ——— Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and mor...2021-10-1111 min

The Studyclix PodcastPlanning Ahead: Tips That Guarantee SuccessWe're 1 month into the school year already and chances are any "fresh-start" motivation you had a few weeks ago is wearing off now. Eimear and Nessa are all too familiar with that feeling but know exactly what steps you can take now to make sure you stay motivated and keep the momentum going. Getting on track when exams are still far away can be difficult but with the right tips, you can plan in a way now that guarantees success in the future. And make life less stressful for your future self! F...2021-10-0533 min

The Studyclix PodcastOur Tips for Writing EssaysWhile some students take better to it than others, no one is a natural-born essay-writer and there certainly is a formula to writing good essays. With our tips, you'll know how to build and craft essays that examiners love to read and will want to give you all the marks for. ------ Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie Snapchat: study_clix 2021-05-1846 min

The Studyclix Podcast8 Myths about the Leaving CertYou've been hearing about the big bad Leaving Cert ever since you started school and it's likely a lot of things you've heard aren't true. This week on the podcast we talk about the common misconceptions there are about the Leaving Cert and debunk them. If you're feeling very stressed out about the Leaving Cert right now and need a fresh perspective on it, this one is for you. ------ Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie Snapchat: study_clix 2021-04-2638 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips for Self CarePressure and stress is something every student can relate to, and when it goes too far it can lead to burnout. But knowing how to manage it will lead to more productive studying in the long-run. In this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa have a chat about what self-care means to them and the little routines and healthy habits they've introduced into their own lives to make them more manageable. ------ Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie S...2021-03-2943 min

The Think And Learn Smarter Experience.Episode 4 - Studyclix's Eimear Dinneen.Today I'm here with Eimear Dinneen, Studyclix's own Chief Operations Officer. Eimear is an expert in all things Leaving Cert related and has been working with Studyclix for the past few years. We chatted about a number of different topics from Eimear's own Leaving Cert experience and college life to the more nitty gritty parts of actually sitting down and studying for the Leaving Cert. One thing I most certainly took away from this was the variability of approaches you can have in tackling a language. Eimear outlined various tips that can even be applied after the...2021-03-1846 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Succeed in Leaving Cert MathsMaths was never Eimear or Nessa’s strongest subject so they invited two experts onto the podcast to talk about their experience with Leaving Cert Maths. Now studying Maths in college, Luke and Ethan talk about their tips for getting better at maths, where to find the best resources and how to change your attitude towards Maths so you can hate it that little bit less. ——— Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie Snapchat: study_clix 2021-03-1545 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips from a State Examiner on The BéaltriailMany students right now are preparing for their Irish Oral exam which will take place in schools between March 26th and April 15th 2021. To help us break down the Béaltriail and give their tips as someone on the other side of that table, we invited Clíona Ní Dhálaigh, a Higher Irish teacher and state examiner, onto the Studyclix Podcast. As someone with lots of experience preparing students for the Béaltriail and examining it herself, she gives her tips on things like how to prepare, what examiners like to hear, and how to avoid...2021-03-0831 min

The Studyclix PodcastLeaving Cert 2021 Updates: What You Need To KnowThere was a lot of confusion about the latest updates from the government on LC 2021, and students were left with lots of questions. To answer those questions, we invited Donnchadh O'Mahony from Leaving Cert Guidance onto the Studyclix Podcast. Donnchadh breaks down the latest updates from the government into simple terms so for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed right now, this is a must-listen. -- Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter: @studyclix Subscribe to our Youtube channel for videos on study tips, subject help and career guidance. Follow Donnchadh on...2021-02-2333 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips on How To Choose Your SubjectsIf you're in 1st, 3rd or 4th year, you're probably wrestling with what subjects to take on for the next two years. It may seem like a straight-forward task but it does involve a lot of thinking so that you make the best decision for yourself. In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa take you through a list of what you need to consider before you submit those choices. -- Please follow us on social media! We're @studyclix on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, @studyclix.ie on TikTok and @study_clix on Snapchat If...2021-02-2226 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips On How To Stop ProcrastinatingWe're often asked for our tips on how to get motivated to study, especially in these times of online learning and self-teaching. So we decided to dedicate this episode to all of the tips we have on productivity and beating procrastination. Enjoy! ----- Please follow us on social media! We're @studyclix on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, @studyclix.ie on TikTok and @study_clix on Snapchat If you have any feedback or suggestions for the podcast please get in touch through our DMs or on the Studyclix chat 2021-02-1527 min

The Studyclix PodcastEverything You Need To Know About The CAOFilling out the CAO form can often be a daunting and stressful experience, never mind when you throw the Leaving Cert and a pandemic into the mix. To answer all the questions that are on 6th years' minds, Eimear and Nessa invited Donnchadh O'Mahony from Leaving Cert Guidance back on the podcast to share his knowledge on everything to do with the CAO ----- Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter: @studyclix Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more videos on career guidance and CAO. Follow Donnchadh on Instagram: @l...2021-01-2549 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Deal With Christmas Exam Results & Studying Over The BreakIn a festive edition of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa talk about Christmas Exams results, what to do about them, and what are the best practices if you want to study over the Christmas holidays 2020-12-1426 min

The Studyclix PodcastStudyclix's Top Tools for StudyingEimear and Nessa discuss their favourite apps, websites, playlists, tools and podcasts that they personally recommend as a huge helping hand to students struggling with their subjects. Nothing in this podcast has been sponsored, they're resources that we genuinely felt are something every student needs to check out. -- Every resource we named in the podcast is listed below: Apps: • Forest • Quizlet • Routinery • Productivity Suite Website: • Khan Academy • BBC Bitesize Podcasts: • Coffee Break • Duolingo • Beo Ar Éigean • Exam Study Expert Playlists:2020-11-2542 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Succeed in Leaving Cert IrishThis week on the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa are joined by a special guest, Aoife, who is Studyclix's resident Irish expert. A past H1 student, Aoife breaks the course down in manageable chunks and shares her tips for getting those top marks.2020-11-0957 min

The Studyclix PodcastStudyclix Q&AWe put a question box up on Instagram during the week asking our followers for their questions on all things school and studying. From tips for motivation to best ways to learn an essay, there's a lot in this podcast that will help you manage your learning better.2020-10-0543 min

Guaranteed Irish StoriesPodcast: Episode 52, Luke Saunders Founder, StudyclixThis week of the podcast Luke Saunders Founder of Studyclix chats remotely to Guaranteed Irish CEO Brid O'Connell about the importance of blended learning, success expanding into the Australian market & how their business has benefited from membership of Guaranteed Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1114 min

The Studyclix PodcastTips & Info on LC Results 2020A Leaving Cert Results Day like this is the first of its kind and with that, it brings a lot of questions. Nessa and Eimear asked career guidance counsellor Donnchadh O'Mahony to get the answers everyone's looking for.2020-09-0338 min

The Studyclix PodcastBack To School in 2020It's a Back To School like no other and Nessa and Eimear are back to give you the tools you need to kickstart your learning again. Let's do this!2020-08-3134 min

The Studyclix PodcastStudying in Times of UncertaintyIn an unusual episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa and Eimear talk about the most recent government announcements with regards to the Junior and Leaving Cert and what students can do to try maintain normality during this time.2020-04-1541 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Deal With PressureWe all feel pressure from time to time, but sometimes it gets a bit too much and it affects how you perform in school and exams. To learn how to deal with pressure and minimise it, Eimear and Nessa talk you through a few tips.2020-03-3115 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Maintain Normality During Exam YearWith so much emphasis put on how important exams and study is, it's easy to forget you have a life outside it all. This week's episode of the Studyclix Podcast has some tips for how to maintain normality during exam years.2020-03-0927 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Cope With FailureFailing is a part of life, but when it happens it can really knock you for a while. In this week's episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Nessa and Eimear talk about failure and how it's often a good thing.2020-02-2420 min

The Studyclix PodcastSpaced Repetition: A Better Way To StudyIf you struggle to retain the information you study for exams, this is the podcast for you. Eimear and Nessa are here to introduce you to Spaced Repetition - a better way to study. 2020-02-1015 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Be Ready For The MocksIt's Mocks season and the pressure is building on Junior and Leaving Cert students. Eimear and Nessa are back to equip you with all the tools you need to sail through them.2020-01-2727 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Fill Out The CAOWith the CAO deadline fast approaching, many Leaving Cert students around the country are feeling the pressure. Eimear and Nessa talk you through everything you need to know when you're filling out that form.2020-01-1320 min

The Studyclix PodcastBack To School In JanuaryGoing back to school after Christmas can be a miserable time for everyone. The mornings are still dark and exams seem a lot closer now! Eimear and Nessa are here to help you through it with some tips on how to make the most of the this term. 2020-01-0617 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Survive The Christmas ExamsIt's that time of year! Nessa and Eimear are here to get you through the Christmas tests. From how to de-stress to building the perfect study plan, we have you covered.2019-12-0223 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Get A H1 in Leaving Cert PhysicsDoing Physics for the Leaving Cert? This episode of the Studyclix Podcast is your complete guide to the exam, from the experiments to study tips to all the dos and don'ts of the exam - Eimear and Celine have you covered.2019-11-1821 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Get A H1 in Leaving Cert BiologyThis week, Eimear sits down with a H1 Biology student Celine, who went on to study Biomedical Science in NUIG. Eimear and Celine discuss study methods, how to approach the paper, and tips for getting the best result possible. 2019-11-0428 min

The Studyclix PodcastTeacher Trouble And How To Deal With ItIn this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk about teachers, the issues students often face with them. Trying to see things from all angles, they give the best tips on how to deal with what can be a tricky situation.2019-10-2118 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Get The Most Out Of TYWhether you're in TY hoping to make the most of your year or you're in 3rd year and contemplating if you want to do it, this podcast is for you! Eimear and Nessa discuss their TY experiences and give tips on how to do TY right.2019-10-0720 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Make The Perfect Study PlanMost people will tell you the key to successful studying is following a plan. But how exactly do you achieve that? In this week's episode of the Studyclix Podcast, hosts Eimear and Nessa break down exactly what you need to do to make a strong and procrastination-proof study plan.2019-09-2314 min

The Studyclix PodcastBack To School Tips For Fifth YearsFifth year is an important year. Get your senior cycle on track from the very beginning with these invaluable tips from Studyclix sisters Eimear and Nessa 2019-09-1119 min

The Studyclix PodcastBack To School: How To Get A Head StartThe Studyclix Podcast is back for another school year! This episode is all about getting stuck back in with tips on how to take notes, maintain a study schedule and keep a positive attitude.2019-09-0222 min

The Studyclix PodcastThe Exam Survival GuideGot exams coming up? This is a one-shop stop for everything you need to know before you walk into that exam hall.2019-05-2724 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Avoid Distractions When You're StudyingGetting easily distracted is one of the biggest fallbacks for many students preparing for exams. This episode of The Studyclix Podcast gives tips on how to avoid falling into an endless stream of procrastination!2019-05-2118 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Succeed in Leaving Cert EnglishEven if English isn't your strongest subject and you struggle with writing creatively, there are still tips you can take on board to help you get the best grade possible. 2019-05-1333 min

The Studyclix PodcastOrganisation Tips: Putting Your Study Life On TrackGetting yourself organised is a hugely understated part of studying. Revolutionise how you study today with these quick and easy tips.2019-05-0719 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Have A Positive Attitude Towards StudyingWhen it comes to studying, it's normal to feel a sense of dread. But it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom! In this week's episode Eimear and Nessa talk about ways you can change the way your thinking around all things school, exams and studying. 2019-04-2919 min

The Studyclix PodcastStudying From HomeIn this week's episode Eimear and Nessa share their tips on how to study at home when you don't have the pressures of a school environment to keep you on track. 2019-04-0823 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Get Motivated To StudyOne of the biggest struggles of studying is getting started in the first place! In this week's episode Nessa and Eimear chat about the various things you can do to get yourself motivated to study. 2019-04-0115 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Study: The Best Study MethodsStudyclix colleagues and sisters Eimear and Nessa talk through a comprehensive guide of the best study methods to suit your studying style.2019-03-2522 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Get A H1 In FrenchIn our first podcast, Nessa chats to Eimear, who got a H1 in Leaving Cert French and shares her advice on how you can do the same.2019-03-0326 min

The Studyclix PodcastHow To Succeed In The Irish OralIn this episode Nessa and Eimear talk about the Irish Oral exam. From the Sraith Pictiúr to key phrases to nailing the intro, we have you covered.2019-03-0324 min

The Studyclix PodcastA Guide To The Oral ExamsFrom nerve-calming tactics to language-learning tips, this episode is all about how to approach one of the most dreaded aspects of the Leaving Cert.2019-03-0326 min