Using QSE for the Trinity GESE & ISE Exams
Because they are based on the structures, functions and subject areas
of Trinity's Grade 4-6, 7-9 and 10-11 Graded Examinations in Spoken English
(GESE) and Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Examinations (covering CEF
levels A2-B1, B1-B2+ and B2-C1), the Units in the QSE coursebooks
provide a thorough preparation for students wishing to take examinations
at these levels.
The READING and LISTENING Activity sections offer the opportunity to
become familiar with the vocabulary specific to the subject areas in the
Trinity examinations. Students then learn how to present and discuss their
knowledge and ideas with the examiner in the many SPEAKING Activities
in each Unit, using the structures and functions of the appropriate grade.
In the GESE and ISE interviews, Trinity examiners will be looking for
candidates to show their ability to use a good range of the communicative
skills, grammar, lexis and functions in the syllabus for the appropriate
grade, while having a sufficient grasp of English pronunciation to be
intelligible to the examiner and a more confident, fluent use of the language
than at the previous level.
Students will need guidance in selecting a topic, which may be any theme
that they are interested in, knowledgeable about and able to talk readily
about. In preparing the topic, candidates should be actively discouraged
from producing and memorising a written text, as this will have an adverse
effect on the candidate's pronunciation and ability to use spontaneous
spoken English. Candidates are also advised to think carefully about the
amount of material necessary for their topic, bearing in mind the time
available.
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