This modular course is a helpful guide for teachers who want to prepare their students for a GESE examination. This can be a daunting task for teachers, as candidates are required to engage in a real conversation (demonstrating genuine communication) using the language and skills of the GESE grade, and cannot rely on reciting memorised phrases or passages of English.
The course provides an easy-to-follow breakdown of the GESE syllabus with an in depth look at the exam format, including videos of sample exams, and the language and communicative skills learners need to demonstrate at each grade up to grade 9. Your course fee will be deducted from the Trinity CertPT: Preparing Learners for GESE course fee if you choose to study with English for Asia.
The four modules cover
You can opt to study individual relevant modules or take the complete course.
Developed by experienced members of our Trinity GESE professional support team, and containing content adapted from our GESE support workshops.
Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are internationally recognised tests to assess how well a person can communicate face-to-face in English. They assess English language and communication skills through a live, unscripted, one-to-one conversation with a Trinity examiner.
The exams are available at 12 levels (grades), divided into 4 stages (Initial, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced), and span CEFR levels from Pre-A1 to C2.
This course is for you if
This course might not be for you if
The course offers a valuable extension to the CertTESOL and CELTA for teachers looking to teach or specialise in exam preparation.
Our typical trainees include
This online self-access course offers practical help for teachers and will
You can progress through this course at your own pace, watching videos, listening to trainers, sharing ideas with peers and completing reflective tasks.
Completion of all course material is required if you wish to be awarded a certificate of completion.
You will find multi-modal and engaging content, including
Learning input on this course varies to include engaging with texts, observing and analysing examples of exams, completing practical tasks, and contributing to a discussion forum.
Quiz answers in this course will be available once you have completed the task. This enables you to review your ideas and highlight areas of focus that you can work on.
After completing all of the course modules, you will need to take the final test. You will need to achieve a score of 50% or higher to complete the course and receive your digital credential. You can retake the final test up to two times (three attempts in total), and you can revisit any sections of the course to study up on questions that you find difficult.
If you successfully pass the final test, you will immediately receive your digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles, allowing you to showcase your achievements.
Our credentials are incorruptible digital certificates encoded on blockchain, to ensure they cannot be altered or copied by anyone and can be easily verified by institutions. We use the same credential issuing platform as leading universities including Harvard, Oxford, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.
Kevin Clare
Course Director, DipTESOL Trainer
Maria Björning-Gyde
CertTESOL and DipTESOL Trainer, Course Writer
Karin Xie
ESOL Academic Manager (China Office), CertTESOL Trainer
Lora Guo
Examinations Manager
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GESE Introduction + Initial Stage (GESE grades 1-3)
This fully online, 10-hour, self-paced course is ideal for teachers looking to prepare their students for Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) at grades 1-3.
The complete course will
From the date of purchase, you will have 3 months access to the course.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles.
GESE Introduction + Elementary Stage (GESE grades 4-6)
This fully online, 10-hour, self-paced course is ideal for teachers looking to prepare their students for Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) at grades 4-6.
The complete course will
From the date of purchase, you will have 3 months access to the course.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles.
GESE Introduction + Intermediate Stage (GESE grades 7-9)
This fully online, 10-hour, self-paced course is ideal for teachers looking to prepare their students for Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) at grades 7-9.
The complete course will
From the date of purchase, you will have 3 months access to the course.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles.
GESE Introduction + All Stages (GESE grades 1-9)
This complete, fully online, 20-hour, self-paced course is ideal for teachers looking to prepare their students for Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) at grades 1-9.
The complete course will
From the date of purchase, you will have 3 months access to the course.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles.
