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Trinity A1 test practice: GESE Grade 2 questions and answers

Format checked against Trinity's specifications on 10 October 2026

GESE Grade 2 is Trinity College London's A1 speaking and listening exam. It is one conversation of up to six minutes with a Trinity examiner. The examiner asks short, simple questions about you, your family, your home and the things you own, and may show you a picture.

Length
6 minutes
Level
CEFR A1
Taken with
One examiner
Result
A, B or C to pass

Used for family partner and family parent applications that need level A1, and the Representative of an Overseas Business and Sportsperson visas.

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GESE Grade 2 sample questions with answers

These are the questions from our practice test 1, with example answers at A1 level. To hear each question and answer it out loud with a timer, open practice test 1.

You and your family

ExaminerWhat's your name?
Example answerMy name is Farah.
ExaminerHow old are you?
Example answerI'm thirty-two.
ExaminerHave you got any brothers or sisters?
Example answerYes, I've got two brothers and one sister.
ExaminerWho do you live with?
Example answerI live with my husband and my son.
ExaminerTell me about your best friend.
Example answerHer name is Mina. She is tall and she has got long black hair.

Your home

ExaminerDo you live in a house or a flat?
Example answerI live in a flat.
ExaminerHow many rooms are there in your home?
Example answerThere are five rooms.
ExaminerWhat is there in your kitchen?
Example answerThere is a cooker, a fridge and a small table.
ExaminerHave you got a television?
Example answerYes, I have. It's in the living room.
ExaminerWhere is your phone?
Example answerIt's in my bag.

A picture

The examiner shows a picture: A man is sitting on a blue sofa and reading a book. There is a lamp next to the sofa, a television, and a cat on the floor.

ExaminerWhere is the cat?
Example answerIt's on the floor, next to the television.
ExaminerIs the man reading?
Example answerYes, he is.
ExaminerIs the television on?
Example answerNo, it isn't.
ExaminerWhat colour is the sofa?
Example answerIt's blue.
ExaminerWhere is the lamp?
Example answerIt's next to the sofa.

Days, months and numbers

ExaminerWhat day is it today?
Example answerIt's Monday.
ExaminerWhen is your birthday?
Example answerIt's in March.
ExaminerHow many days are there in a week?
Example answerThere are seven.
ExaminerHow many people are there in your family?
Example answerThere are six.
ExaminerWhat number comes after twenty-nine?
Example answerThirty.

Pets and possessions

ExaminerHave you got a pet?
Example answerNo, I haven't, but my sister has got a cat.
ExaminerWhat have you got in your bag?
Example answerI've got my keys, my phone and some money.
ExaminerWhat colour is your bag?
Example answerIt's black.
ExaminerWho is your best friend?
Example answerMy best friend is Mina.

Questions you could ask the examiner

At Grade 2, Trinity requires at least one very simple question about personal details.

  • Have you got any children?
  • Where do you live?
  • Have you got a pet?

Practise these questions out loud

What happens in the exam

  1. Conversation with the examiner · up to 6 minutes

    Short questions about personal details, family and friends, your home, pets, possessions, days, months and numbers. You must also ask the examiner at least one very simple question.

You must ask the examiner a question. At Grade 2, Trinity requires at least one very simple question about personal details.

What you need to be able to do

  • Indicating the position of people and objects
  • Describing people, animals, objects and places very simply
  • Stating simple facts
  • Informing about possessions
  • Asking very simple questions about personal details

Vocabulary Trinity lists for Grade 2

  • Rooms in the home
  • Household objects
  • Family and friends
  • Pets
  • Possessions
  • Days of the week and months of the year
  • Numbers up to 50

How to prepare

  • Short answers are fine. Trinity says a few words, a very short response or a full sentence are all acceptable at Grade 2.
  • Learn "have got" and "there is". "I've got two brothers" and "There is a table" answer a large share of the questions.
  • Practise where things are. In, on, under, between and next to. Look around your room and say where five things are.
  • Prepare one question for the examiner. You must ask at least one. "Have you got any children?" or "Where do you live?" is enough.
  • Ask the examiner to repeat. "Can you repeat that, please?" is allowed, but Trinity warns against using it too often.

For each part in detail, with example language, common mistakes and a study plan, see our GESE Grade 2 tips.

Questions

What questions are asked in GESE Grade 2?
Questions on familiar subjects at A1 level, for example "What's your name?" or "How old are you?" This page shows a full set of example questions with example answers, and our 2 free practice tests have more.
How long is the GESE Grade 2 exam?
6 minutes. It is a one-to-one speaking and listening exam with a Trinity examiner.
Where do I take it?
At a Trinity SELT centre in the UK. Trinity says the examiner joins by video link on a tablet that a steward sets up for you.
Is there reading or writing?
No. GESE tests speaking and listening only.
How is GESE Grade 2 marked?
The examiner gives a letter: A (distinction), B (merit), C (pass) or D (fail). Trinity says a provisional result is emailed by 9am the next day.
How much does it cost?
Trinity's site listed all its SELT GESE exams at £160 when we checked. Confirm the price when you book.
Is this practice marked?
No. A conversation cannot be marked by a web page. You hear each question, answer out loud, and compare your answer with an example. If your browser can listen, it also shows the words it heard, so you can check that you were clear.
Is this site connected to Trinity?
No. This is independent practice material for A1 candidates. GESE is an exam of Trinity College London, and only Trinity's own pages are the official guide to it.
Who needs GESE Grade 2?
Trinity lists it for family partner and family parent applications at level A1, and for the Representative of an Overseas Business and Sportsperson visas. Check GOV.UK for your own route, because some people are exempt.

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Official sources

TestWise Prep is independent and is not connected to Trinity College London. GESE is Trinity's exam. Format checked against Trinity's specifications on 10 October 2026; every practice question and example answer here is our own.