Grades 4-6: Elementary
Exam Structure
The exam takes the form of an unscripted conversation with a Trinity examiner and lasts for 10 minutes. There are two parts to the exam:
The Topic discussion: the candidate selects a topic of their choice to prepare in advance and discuss with the examiner. It can be on any subject that interests them but must allow them to demonstrate the language functions and communicative skills required for the grade.
The Conversation: the candidate engages in a one-to-one conversation based on two subject areas appropriate to the grade.
El examen adopta el formato de conversación con un examinador de Trinity y dura 10 minutos. Consta de dos partes:
Discusión de un Tema: el candidato selecciona un tema con antelación para prepararlo y discutirlo con el examinador. Puede ser de cualquier materia de su interés pero debe permitir demostrar las funciones del lenguajes y las destrezas comunicativas requeridas para este nivel.
La Conversación: el candidato entabla conversación con el examinador sobre uno de los temas especificados apropiados para su grado.
Material
Grade 4
1: Choosing a topic (PDF, 81KB)
2: Developing a topic (PDF, 145KB)
3: Visual materials for the topic (PDF, 60KB)
4: Preparing the conversation (PDF, 69KB)
5: Using Trinity DVDs for preparation (PDF, 67KB)
Grade 5 & 6
1: Choosing a topic (PDF, 69KB)
2: Developing a topic (PDF, 175KB)
3: Visual materials for the topic (PDF, 64KB)
4: Preparing the conversation (PDF, 81KB)
5: Using Trinity DVDs for preparation (PDF, 54KB)
Topic form
For the Topic discussion, candidates prepare a Topic form which the examiner uses to develop the discussion. Exam centres provide candidates with these forms. For practice, download a sample completed form and blank forms here.
Sample completed Topic forms – Grade 4, Grade 6 (PDF, 47KB)
Grade 4 Topic form (PDF, 232KB)