Trinity\u2019s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are popular exams taken by kindergarten and lower primary students. They are excellent for demonstrating a child\u2019s English speaking and listening abilities, and good results are important when applying to top primary schools in Hong Kong. The exams test whether a child can have a conversation with a native English speaker, and they\u2019re a great way for children to experience the language as part of their lives rather than just a subject at school.<\/p>\n
I have seen many students go through the <\/span>Trinity Preparation Course<\/span><\/a> at one of <\/span>our tutorial centres<\/span><\/a>, and it\u2019s wonderful to see them develop their speaking skills quickly and become clear communicators. The Trinity examiners\u2019 reports always express how confident i-Learner students are, and our students\u2019 results reflect this.<\/span><\/p>\n The GESE Grade 1 exam lasts around 5 minutes, during which time, students have a friendly conversation with the examiner and answer a range of questions based on set topics. At this level, students are not expected to use full sentences, but they are expected to demonstrate their understanding and communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help your child prepare for their exams between their weekly <\/span>i-Learner classes<\/span><\/a>, try the following activities at home. Additionally, we have prepared some excellent <\/span>Grade 1 flashcards<\/span><\/a> to revise essential topics and vocabulary for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n Practise introducing yourself to your child through role-playing. Take on different characters to give your child a chance to practise introducing themselves to different people and responding to slight variations in questions.<\/span><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Hello! My name is Mr Smith. What\u2019s your name?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>: My name is Sarah.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Nice to meet you, Sarah. How are you today?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>: I\u2019m good, thank you. How are you?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: I\u2019m fine, thank you. How old are you?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>:\u00a0 I\u2019m five years old.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Good morning. I\u2019m Ms Seymour. What is your name?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>: My name is Sarah.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Hi Sarah. How old are you?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>: I\u2019m five years old.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: And how are you today?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Child<\/i><\/b>:\u00a0 I\u2019m fine, thank you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Simon Says is a classic game that builds listening skills and vocabulary. In this game, you take on the role of Simon; whenever you say \u2018Simon says\u2026\u2019 your child has to do what you say. However, if you don\u2019t say \u2018Simon says\u2019 your child shouldn\u2019t follow your instruction. This is a great way of practising the vocabulary needed for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n Example:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Simon says, \u2018Point to the door.\u2019<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n -Child points to the door-<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Touch your shoes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n -Child stays still and doesn\u2019t touch their shoes-<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent<\/i><\/b>: Simon says, \u2018Point to the chair.\u2019<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n -Child points to the chair-<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Show me\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Point to\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Touch\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Give me…<\/span><\/p>\n Numbers 1-20<\/span><\/p>\n Colours<\/span><\/p>\n Items of Clothing<\/span><\/p>\n The best way to prepare for the questions is to practise answering them! Make sure your child can answer the questions below using the Grade 1 <\/span>vocabulary<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n What are these\/those?<\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s this\/that?<\/span><\/p>\n How many ______ are there?<\/span><\/p>\n Is this a ______? What is it?<\/span><\/p>\n What colour is this?<\/span><\/p>\n What colour is\/are ______?<\/span><\/p>\n Is this your\/my\/his\/her\/their\u00a0 ______?<\/span><\/p>\n Is this [number\/animal\/colour]?<\/span><\/p>\n Our <\/span>Trinity Preparation Courses<\/span><\/a> cover all the essential topics, grammar and vocabulary needed to get a Distinction. Find out more about the tests and preparation courses or visit one of our <\/span>education centres<\/span><\/a> to find out more.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Trinity\u2019s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are popular exams taken by kindergarten and lower primary students. 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Roleplaying Introductions<\/b><\/h3>\n
Example A:<\/h4>\n
Example B:<\/h4>\n
Play Simon Says<\/h3>\n
Actions phrases for the parent<\/b><\/h3>\n
Vocabulary areas for the child to practise<\/b><\/h3>\n
Practise Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n