Trinity GESE Grade 2 is a speaking and listening exam for adults and younger learners who can use basic English in familiar situations. It builds on Grade 1 greetings and short answers. At Grade 2, candidates take a more active part in the conversation by describing people and things, sharing simple facts, and asking the examiner a question of their own.

The exam consists of one conversation with a Trinity examiner lasting up to five minutes. It begins with a greeting, such as “Hello” or “Good morning.” The examiner then asks short questions and gives simple instructions, sometimes using pictures or objects to make the meaning clear. Candidates give brief answers, follow instructions, and say goodbye at the end.

The exam consists of one conversation with a Trinity examiner lasting up to six minutes. The examiner asks short questions and makes simple requests. A picture or an object can give the candidate something concrete to talk about. For example, when looking at a photograph of a living room, the candidate might identify the furniture, describe where something is, and answer a follow-up question about their own home. 

Candidates use short phrases and simple sentences to give information about family, pets, possessions, and other familiar subjects. They also ask at least one simple question during the conversation. For example, if the examiner asks, “Do you have a pet?”, a candidate might answer, “Yes, I do. I have a cat,” and then ask, “Do you have a pet?” This exchange shows that the candidate can both respond to another person and invite them to speak.

Grade 2 vocabulary includes rooms, household objects, family and friends, pets, numbers up to 50, and days and months. Candidates use there is and there are to describe what they see, and words such as under, between, and next to to explain position. For example, “There are two chairs” gives a fact, while “My bag is under the chair” tells the listener where to look. Candidates can also talk about ownership using words such as mine and yours. 

Candidates show understanding by choosing a response that fits what they hear. For example, when looking at the same photograph, “Where is the man?” calls for a location such as “Next to the window.” A different question, “Is he sitting down?”, can be answered with “Yes, he is” or “No, he isn’t.” These short exchanges let candidates demonstrate that they understand both the words and what the examiner wants to know.