## Your Personal Topic for GESE Grade 2 (A1)

The Personal Topic is a special part of your Trinity GESE Grade 2 exam. It's your chance to talk about something you know and like. You choose the topic yourself before the exam, which means you can prepare your words and ideas carefully. This helps you feel more confident and show the examiner what you can do in English.

Choosing Your Topic

The best topics are simple and personal. Think about things you do every day or things you really enjoy.

• Good examples: "My Hobby" (e.g., football, drawing, reading), "My Pet" (e.g., a cat, a dog), "My Family", "My Favourite Food", "My Home", "My Favourite Place".
• Avoid: Very complex or difficult subjects that need lots of new vocabulary. Keep it easy for A1 level.

Preparing Your Topic

Once you choose your topic, prepare a little.

1. Introduction: Think of 3-5 simple sentences to introduce your topic. For example, if your topic is "My Pet": "I have a pet. It is a cat. Its name is Luna. She is black and white. She likes to play."

2. Vocabulary: Write down 5-10 key words related to your topic. For "My Pet": cat, play, food, sleep, home, small.

3. Questions and Answers: Think about what questions the examiner might ask you. Practice answering them with simple sentences.

• "What is your topic?" -> "My topic is my pet cat."
• "What is your pet's name?" -> "Her name is Luna."
• "What does she like to do?" -> "She likes to sleep and play."
• "Do you like your pet?" -> "Yes, I like my pet very much."
• Use present simple tense for most answers.

During the Exam

• Listen carefully: The examiner will ask you questions about your topic. Listen to every word.
• Speak clearly: Try to speak slowly and clearly. Don't worry about a perfect accent.
• Simple answers: Use the simple sentences you prepared. It's okay to give short answers.
• Don't panic: If you don't understand a question, you can say, "Sorry, can you say that again?" or "Can you say that more slowly?"
• Show enthusiasm: Talk about your topic with interest. Smile!
• Practice: Practice talking about your topic with a friend, teacher, or family member. The more you practice, the more confident you will feel.

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): Topic "Rooms"

This topic is all about describing your home, the rooms in it, and what you do there. You need to know the names of common rooms, furniture, and how to talk about where things are and what activities happen in each room. The examiner will ask you questions about your house or flat.

## Common Rooms in a House or Flat

You should know the names of these basic rooms:

• Living room: Where you relax, watch TV, and spend time with family.
• Bedroom: Where you sleep and keep your clothes.
• Kitchen: Where you cook and sometimes eat meals.
• Bathroom: Where you wash, shower, or take a bath.
• Dining room: Where you eat meals, especially dinner. (Sometimes this room is combined with the living room or kitchen).
• Hall / Hallway: The entrance area of your home.
• Garden / Balcony: Outside areas for relaxing, playing, or keeping plants.

## Furniture and Objects

Be ready to name common items in each room. Here are some examples:

• Living room: Sofa, armchair, TV, table, lamp, rug.
• Bedroom: Bed, wardrobe (for clothes), desk, chair, lamp, bookshelf.
• Kitchen: Cooker (or oven), fridge, sink, table, chairs, cupboards.
• Bathroom: Shower, bath, toilet, sink, mirror.

## Describing Your Rooms

Use "There is" for one item and "There are" for many items when describing what is in a room:

• "There is a big sofa in my living room."
• "There are two beds in my bedroom."
• Use adjectives to describe rooms and items: "big", "small", "nice", "comfortable", "modern", "old", "tidy", "messy".
• "My kitchen is small but modern."

## Prepositions of Place

These words tell you where something is. They are very important for this topic:

• in: "The bed is in the bedroom."
• on: "The lamp is on the table."
• under: "My shoes are under the bed."
• next to: "The sofa is next to the window."
• behind: "The garden is behind the house."
• in front of: "The TV is in front of the sofa."

## Activities in Rooms

Talk about what you do in different rooms using the simple present tense:

• "I watch TV in the living room."
• "I cook in the kitchen."
• "I sleep in my bedroom."
• "I eat breakfast in the dining room."
• You can also use "can": "I can relax in the garden."

## Useful Questions to Ask and Answer

Be ready to answer questions like these, and you might also ask the examiner some:

• "What rooms do you have in your house/flat?"
• "What is in your living room?"
• "Where do you cook?"
• "What do you do in your bedroom?"
• "Do you have a garden?"
• "What is your favourite room and why?" (e.g., "My favourite room is the living room because it's comfortable and I watch TV there.")

Practice describing your own home and be ready to answer questions about it clearly and simply.

## Household Objects: Speaking & Listening Revision

This topic is about the everyday items you find inside a home. For your Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1) exam, you need to be able to name these common objects, describe them simply, say where they are located, and express what you like or don't like about them.

Common Household Objects

It's important to know the names of objects found in different rooms:

• Kitchen:
• Fridge: This keeps your food cold and fresh.
• Cooker: You use this to cook food, like dinner.
• Table: A flat surface where you eat meals or work.
• Chairs: You sit on these at the table.
• Cup/Glass: You drink water or juice from these.
• Living Room:
• Sofa/Armchair: Comfortable furniture where you sit and relax.
• TV (television): You watch programmes and films on this.
• Lamp: This gives light, especially in the evening.
• Book: You read stories or learn from this.
• Bedroom:
• Bed: This is where you sleep at night.
• Wardrobe: You keep your clothes inside this.
• Desk: A table where you can study or write.
• Bathroom:
• Toilet: An essential part of the bathroom.
• Sink: You wash your hands and face here.
• Shower/Bath: You wash your body in the shower or bath.

Describing Objects

Use simple adjectives to describe household objects:

• Size: Is it big or small?
• "My TV is big." / "I have a small lamp."
• Colour: What colour is it?
• "My sofa is blue." / "The fridge is white."
• Age: Is it old or new?
• "I have an old book." / "My phone is new."
• Condition: Is it clean or dirty?
• "The kitchen is clean." / "My shoes are dirty."

Talking About Location

Use prepositions of place to say where objects are. Remember to use "there is" for one object and "there are" for more than one.

• On: The book is on the table.
• In: The clothes are in the wardrobe.
• Under: The cat is under the bed.
• Next to: The lamp is next to the sofa.

Examples:

• "There is a TV in the living room."
• "There are two chairs at the table."

Asking and Answering Questions

Practice asking and answering basic questions about household objects:

• "What is this?" - "It's a cooker."
• "Where is the bed?" - "It's in the bedroom."
• "What colour is your sofa?" - "It's grey."
• "Do you have a desk?" - "Yes, I do." / "No, I don't."

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Tell the examiner what you like or don't like about things in your home. Try to give a simple reason.

• "I like my new lamp."
• "I don't like the old sofa."
• "My favourite room is the living room because I like to watch TV there."

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): People (Family & Friends) Revision

This topic is about talking about the people in your life, like your family and friends. You will need to describe them, say what you do together, and answer simple questions about them. It's important to use simple sentences and basic vocabulary.

## Talking About Your Family

You should be able to tell the examiner about your family members.

• Who is in your family? Use words like mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather. You can also say parents (mother and father) or grandparents.
• *Example:* "I have a mother, a father, and one sister." or "My family is small. It's just me and my mother."
• Describe them simply:
• Age: "My mother is 40 years old." (You can say 'about 40' if you don't know the exact age).
• Job/Activity: "My father is a teacher." "My sister is a student." "My grandmother likes to read books."
• Appearance: "My brother is tall." "My mother has long, brown hair." (Keep descriptions very simple).
• Personality: "My father is kind." "My sister is funny." "My mother is happy."
• What do you do together? Talk about shared activities.
• "We watch TV together." "We eat dinner every evening." "I play games with my brother."

## Talking About Your Friends

You might also talk about your friends, especially your best friend.

• How many friends do you have? "I have many friends." "I have two good friends."
• Who is your best friend? "My best friend is [name]."
• Describe your friend: Similar to family members, use simple descriptions.
• Age: "She is 10 years old."
• Appearance: "He has short, brown hair." "She is tall and has blue eyes."
• Personality: "My friend is very nice." "She is happy and friendly."
• What do you do together?
• "We play football after school." "We watch movies at my house." "We talk a lot." "We go to the park on Saturdays."
• Where do you meet? "We meet at school." "We meet at my house or at the park."

## Key Vocabulary & Phrases

• Family members: mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, family, parents, grandparents
• Friends: friend, best friend
• Adjectives for description: tall, short, old, young, happy, sad, kind, funny, nice, friendly, long, short (hair)
• Verbs: have, is, lives, likes, plays, watches, meets, goes, eats, reads
• Useful phrases:
• "I have..."
• "My [family member] is..."
• "He/She has..."
• "We like to..."
• "We play..."
• "We go to..."

## Asking Questions

Remember to ask the examiner questions about their family or friends! This shows you can interact.

• "Do you have a big family?"
• "Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
• "What do you like to do with your family?"
• "Do you have a best friend?"
• "What is your best friend's name?"

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): Jobs

This topic is about talking about work, studies, and what people do. You will need to describe your own job or studies, and talk about jobs that other people have. The examiner will ask you simple questions about this topic, focusing on basic vocabulary and sentence structures.

## Talking About Your Job or Studies

• What do you do? This is a very common question in the exam.
• If you are a student: "I am a student." You can add, "I study at [name of school/college]."
• If you have a job: "I work as a [job name]." (e.g., "I work as a shop assistant.")
• You can also say: "I am a [job name]." (e.g., "I am a teacher.")
• If you don't have a job: "I am unemployed." or "I am looking for a job."
• If you are older and have stopped working: "I am retired."

## Common Jobs and Where People Work

Be familiar with these common jobs and their workplaces:

• Teacher: Works in a school, teaches students.
• Doctor: Works in a hospital or clinic, helps sick people.
• Chef: Works in a restaurant or hotel, cooks food.
• Shop assistant: Works in a shop or supermarket, helps customers.
• Police officer: Works at a police station, helps people and keeps order.
• Driver: Drives a bus, taxi, or lorry.
• Office worker: Works in an office, uses a computer.
• Nurse: Works in a hospital, takes care of sick people.

## Describing Jobs

You can use simple adjectives to describe jobs and express your feelings:

• Interesting: "My job is interesting."
• Boring: "Sometimes my job is boring."
• Difficult: "Being a doctor is difficult."
• Easy: "My job is quite easy."
• Busy: "I am very busy at work."
• Fun: "My job is fun because I meet new people."

## Talking About Others' Jobs

The examiner might ask about your family or friends:

• What does your father/mother/friend do?
• "My mother is a teacher."
• "My father works as a driver."
• "My sister is a student."

## Future Jobs

You might be asked about your future plans:

• What job do you want in the future?
• "I want to be a pilot."
• "I want to be a vet because I love animals."
• "I want to work with animals."
• "I want to be a doctor because I like helping people."

## Exam Tips

• Use simple, clear sentences. Don't try to use complex grammar.
• Speak clearly and at a steady pace.
• Try to give a little more information than just "yes" or "no". For example, if asked "Do you like your job?", say "Yes, I like my job because it's interesting." or "No, it's boring sometimes."
• Be ready to talk about your own job/studies and the jobs of people you know.

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): Pets

This section helps you talk about pets for your Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1) exam. At this level, you need to use simple sentences to describe your pets, what they look like, what they eat, and what they do. You should also be able to say if you have a pet or if you want one, and why.

Talking About Your Pets

• Do you have any pets?
• Yes, I have a dog / cat / fish / hamster.
• No, I don't have a pet.
• No, but I want a rabbit.

• What kind of pet do you have?
• I have a dog. It is a small dog.
• I have two cats. They are black and white.

• What is your pet's name?
• Its name is Buddy.
• Their names are Luna and Max.

• How old is your pet?
• My dog is three years old.
• My cat is one year old.

Describing Your Pet

Use simple adjectives to describe your pet:

• Size: small, big
• Colour: black, white, brown, grey, orange
• Features: It has fur / feathers / scales. It has four legs / two wings.
• Personality: friendly, playful, quiet, cute

Examples:

• My dog is big and brown. It has short fur.
• My cat is small and black. It is very cute.
• My fish are orange and small. They swim fast.

What Your Pet Eats and Does

• What does your pet eat?
• My dog eats dog food.
• My cat eats cat food and fish.
• My hamster eats seeds and vegetables.

• What does your pet do?
• My dog plays in the park and sleeps a lot.
• My cat sleeps on my bed and chases toys.
• My fish swim in the tank.

Why You Like Pets

• Why do you like your pet?
• I like my dog because it is friendly and playful.
• I like my cat because it is soft and quiet.

Useful Vocabulary

• Pets: dog, cat, fish, bird, hamster, rabbit, guinea pig, snake, turtle
• Actions: eat, sleep, play, run, swim, chase, bark, meow
• Care: feed, walk, clean

Remember to speak clearly and use simple, complete sentences.

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): Possessions Revision

This topic is all about talking about the things you own, or the things other people own. At Grade 2, the examiner will ask you simple questions about your personal items, what you like, and what you use every day. It's important to use basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures correctly.

## Key Vocabulary for Possessions

You should know the names of common items. Here are some examples:

• phone / mobile phone
• keys
• bag / backpack
• wallet / purse
• book
• pen / pencil
• watch
• glasses
• computer / laptop
• camera
• umbrella
• toy (e.g., a teddy bear)
• car / bicycle (if relevant to you)

## Talking About What You Have

The most common way to talk about what you own is using "have got" or "have".

• I have got a phone. (Or I've got a phone.)
• I have a book.
• To say you don't have something: I haven't got a car. / I don't have a car.

## Asking About Possessions

You might be asked or need to ask about what someone else has.

• Do you have a pen?
• Have you got a watch?
• What do you have in your bag?
• Is this your book?

## Describing Your Possessions

Use simple adjectives to describe your items. This shows you can use descriptive language.

• It's a big bag.
• My phone is new.
• I have an old watch.
• It's a nice camera.
• My favourite possession is my bike. (Use favourite to talk about special items.)

## Possessive Adjectives

These words tell us who something belongs to.

• my (e.g., my phone)
• your (e.g., your keys)
• his (e.g., his bag)
• her (e.g., her book)
• our (e.g., our car)
• their (e.g., their house)

## Possessive 's

You can also use 's to show possession for people.

• This is Tom's book.
• That is Sarah's phone.

## Practice Tips for the Exam

• Be ready to show items: The examiner might ask "What do you have in your bag?" or "Can I see your phone?"
• Use full sentences: Instead of "Phone," say "I have a phone."
• Expand your answers: If asked "Do you have a watch?", don't just say "Yes." Say "Yes, I have a watch. It's an old watch."
• Practice describing: Think about 2-3 items you own and practice describing them using adjectives like *new, old, big, small, nice, favourite*.
• Listen carefully: Make sure you understand if the examiner is asking about *your* possessions or *someone else's*.

## Trinity GESE Grade 2 (A1): Times & Days of the Week

This topic is all about talking about when things happen. You'll need to understand and use words for days, times, and parts of the day. This is important for daily conversations and telling the examiner about your routine.

## Days of the Week

There are seven days in a week. You need to know them all and how to say them clearly:

• Monday (Mon-day)
• Tuesday (Tyooz-day)
• Wednesday (Wenz-day)
• Thursday (Thurz-day)
• Friday (Fry-day)
• Saturday (Sat-er-day)
• Sunday (Sun-day)

Asking about days:

• "What day is it today?"
• "What day is tomorrow?"
• "What day do you like best?"

Answering about days:

• "It's Monday today."
• "Tomorrow is Tuesday."
• "My favourite day is Saturday."

Important Preposition: Use `on` with days of the week.

• "I go to school on Monday."
• "I play football on Saturday."
• "What do you do on Sunday?"

## Telling the Time

At GESE Grade 2, you should be able to understand and say basic times.

Asking about time:

• "What time is it?"
• "What time do you have breakfast?"

Basic Times:

• `o'clock`: For exact hours (e.g., 7:00).
• "It's seven o'clock."
• "It's ten o'clock."
• `half past`: For 30 minutes past the hour (e.g., 7:30).
• "It's half past seven."
• "It's half past twelve."

Important Preposition: Use `at` with specific times.

• "I wake up at seven o'clock."
• "I eat lunch at half past twelve."

## Parts of the Day

These words help you talk about different times of the day:

• `morning`: From when you wake up until 12:00 PM (noon).
• `afternoon`: From 12:00 PM until about 6:00 PM.
• `evening`: From about 6:00 PM until you go to bed.
• `night`: When it's dark and people usually sleep.

Greetings:

• "Good morning!"
• "Good afternoon!"
• "Good evening!"
• "Good night!"

Prepositions: Use `in the` for morning, afternoon, evening. Use `at` for night.

• "I have breakfast in the morning."
• "I watch TV in the evening."
• "I sleep at night."

## Talking About Your Routine

Combine days, times, and parts of the day to describe your daily activities.

• "On Monday morning, I go to school at eight o'clock."
• "I have dinner at seven o'clock in the evening."
• "What do you do on Sunday afternoon?"

Tips for the Exam:

• Listen carefully to the examiner's questions about times and days.
• Answer using full sentences.
• Practice saying the days of the week and common times clearly.
• Be ready to talk about your own daily routine using these words.