Five independent points
The examiner uses your form as a guide and may discuss only four points, so each should make sense on its own.
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Step 1 · Choose well
Pick a topic you can make personal
The best topic is familiar enough for examples, opinions, comparisons and future plans. You lead this part of the exam.
Specific beats broad. For example: “Playing football on Sundays”.
What Grade 5 expects
Your form starts the conversation. It does not replace it.
Linked, developed answers
Give details, reasons and examples. Practise language for past events, future plans and comparisons.
Take the initiative
Ask the examiner at least one natural question about your topic — an easy requirement to forget under pressure.
Pass Britain is independent of Trinity College London. Before your exam, read the current official GESE Grade 5 guidance and take the ID and topic form required for your booking.
Frequently asked questions
What should I put on a GESE Grade 5 topic form?
Choose one familiar, personal topic and write five short discussion points. The points should let you talk about the past and future, compare things, and give reasons and opinions. Write prompts rather than a memorised speech.
How long is the GESE Grade 5 topic phase?
The prepared Topic phase lasts up to 5 minutes. The complete Grade 5 exam is 10 minutes and also includes a Conversation phase on two subjects chosen by the examiner.
Do I need to ask the examiner a question?
Yes. At Grade 5, the candidate is expected to ask the examiner at least one question about the topic area during the Topic phase.
Is this an official Trinity topic form?
No. This is an independent planning and practice tool. Check Trinity College London's current instructions and use the topic form required for your booked exam.