Trinity GESE Grade 5 conversation subjects

The six subjects and the language to use

• Festivals: give reasons ("because"), say how long ("for three days").
• Means of transport: say what you prefer ("I'd rather take the train"), and talk about the future with "will".
• Special occasions: for example birthday celebrations. Describe past events and say how many or how much.
• Entertainment: for example cinema, television, clubs. Use "I prefer" and give reasons.
• Music: use "ever" and "never" with the present perfect.
• Recent personal experiences: use past simple and "just".

Source: Trinity specifications . The questions below are original practice questions, not real test questions.

Sample questions and B1 model answers

Festivals. Which festivals do you celebrate?

"I celebrate Eid with my family. We have celebrated it together every year since I was a child. I like it because everyone visits each other."

Transport. How do you usually travel to work or study?

"I usually take the bus because it is cheap. I would rather cycle, but the roads near my house are busy. I think I will buy a bike next year."

Music. Have you ever been to a concert?

"No, I've never been to a concert. I prefer to listen at home, because tickets cost a lot. I would like to go to one with my sister."

Recent experience. What did you do last weekend?

"I've just come back from a family party. We cooked together for three hours. I made too much rice, so there was a lot left!"

Ask the examiner a question

Trinity says you must ask at least one question related to the subject areas. Good questions are natural: "Do you like festivals too?" or "How do you travel to work?" Do not wait until the last minute. Ask one when the conversation feels easy, then listen to the answer.

Mistakes to avoid

• Short answers only. Add a reason with "because".
• A memorised paragraph for each subject. Trinity warns about recitation patterns.
• Never asking a question.
• Talking about the past in the present tense. Use "went", "made", "saw".

How to practise

Pick two subjects at random. Answer for five minutes with a timer. Ask one question. Listen to the recording and fix one thing. You can do this with an AI examiner on this site, and you can take the free level check (no sign-up). The full test is explained on Trinity GESE Grade 5 .