Do you need to pass a B1 English Exam for a UK visa? Here are the exams you need:
| Visa Application Type | English level required | Exam Needed |
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Further Leave to Remain – Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner) – Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependant) Representative of an Overseas Business visa |
A1 (Beginner Level) | Trinity SELT GESE Grade 2 |
| Further Leave to Remain (visa extension) | A2 (Elementary Level) | Trinity SELT GESE Grade 3 |
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Indefinite Leave to Remain — ILR (Settlement/Permanent Residency) British Citizenship (Naturalisation) |
B1 (Low Intermediate Level) | Trinity SELT GESE Grade 5 |
Do you have a B1 level of English? Take this free test to find out.
It is a 10-minute speaking and listening exam. There will be you and the Examiner. If you don’t understand, ask the examiner to repeat. Don’t memorise sentences. Give long answers and have a discussion.
You choose a topic and take notes on a Topic Form. Bring the Topic Form to the exam. Download a Topic Form. The Examiner will use the Topic Form to make conversation with you.
The examiner chooses the two topics to talk about. (Two of) Festivals, Means of transport, Special Occasions, Entertainment, Music and Recent Personal Experiences. (You shouldn’t choose one of these for your topic).
8-hour online course
8-hour online course
2 Practice Lessons with a teacher on Skype or Zoom
8-hour online course
4 Practice Lessons with a teacher on Skype or Zoom
The course teaches you the grammar and vocabulary to help you pass the GESE Grade 5 B1 exam. There are videos, lots of exercises and you will get personal feedback from a teacher. You will learn how to complete the Topic Form with examples and advice to give you the best chance of passing the exam.
A qualified teacher gives you a full practice test. This will help you understand what happens in the exam so you feel prepared. After the practice test, the teacher will give you feedback on your English grammar and vocabulary. They will explain your mistakes and tell you what you did well, and what you need to improve.
Your English doesn’t have to be perfect, it needs to be at B1 level.
The Examiner checks you can do 6 things:
You need the Grammar and Vocabulary for these 6 things, Vocabulary for your Topic and Vocabulary for the 6 subject areas in the conversation
You need correct word pronunciation, to use ‘short forms’ (I’ve done, not I have done) and to speak naturally. It is a good idea to smile and be friendly! This helps you and the examiner to relax.
If you are ready to take the Trinity GESE 5 B1 exam, check availability at your nearest SELT test centre:
Book London Blackfriars / Croydon AMP House / Croydon Stephenson House / Hammersmith / Kings Cross / Stratford B1 Exam
You will know if you have passed or not after a few minutes. You should get your official results within 7 days.
8-hour online course
8-hour online course
2 Practice Lessons with a teacher on Skype or Zoom
8-hour online course
4 Practice Lessons with a teacher on Skype or Zoom
The course teaches you the grammar and vocabulary to help you pass the GESE Grade 5 B1 exam. There are videos, lots of exercises and you will get personal feedback from a teacher. You will learn how to complete the Topic Form with examples and advice to give you the best chance of passing the exam
A qualified teacher gives you a full practice test. This will help you understand what happens in the exam so you feel prepared. After the practice test, the teacher will give you feedback on your English grammar and vocabulary. They will explain your mistakes and tell you what you did well, and what you need to improve.
“I am so happy I came across Alba English, I didn’t know anything about GESE 5, they taught me so well and I passed with DISTINCTION . My teacher Calum was so friendly and calm. Thank you, I recommend the course to anyone reading.” Nana
“It was a great success for me to study with Alba English. They have presented an excellent course for exam preparation. I would especially like to mention the teacher Calum, who helped me master the course. I passed the exam easily because I felt confident.” Irina
