B1Ready: B1 English Exam Prep
Pass the Trinity GESE Grade 5 (B1) speaking test with confidence. A complete exam guide, 2,400 topic vocabulary cards with Chinese meanings, and 78 model conversations to shadow out loud. Fully offline.
What the Trinity GESE Grade 5 (B1) exam involves
The Trinity GESE Grade 5 exam is a one-to-one spoken English test at CEFR level B1. It is one of the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) accepted for UK settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and citizenship. You sit it face to face with a Trinity examiner, and the whole exam lasts about 10 minutes.
How is the exam structured?
Grade 5 has two parts. In the Topic Phase you lead a discussion on a subject you have prepared in advance, presenting your ideas and answering the examiner’s follow-up questions. In the Conversation Phase the examiner chooses two of the official subject areas and talks with you about them. You are assessed on how naturally and accurately you can speak and listen, not on memorised answers.
What topics does it cover?
The exam draws on a fixed set of B1 subject areas, plus the topic you choose to prepare. B1 Ready covers all 12 topics you need at Grade 5, from the official conversation subject areas to the most common Topic Phase choices:
- Festivals, Means of Transport, Special Occasions, Entertainment, Music: the core Grade 5 conversation subject areas.
- Recent Experiences, Work & Jobs, Sports, Hobbies & Skills, Trips, Hometown & Living, Famous People: the topics most candidates prepare for the Topic Phase.
Every vocabulary card and shadowing conversation in the app is grouped by these same topics, so your study maps directly onto what the examiner will ask.
A complete study system, on one device
Complete exam guide
A free, plain-English guide to the Grade 5 format, the scoring criteria, and which topics score highest, with tips for every topic.
2,400 topic flashcards
Every card shows the English word, a clear definition, an example sentence and the Chinese meaning, so the words actually stick.
78 model conversations
Listen to natural model answers and repeat them line by line. Each lesson shows the English with a Chinese translation.
Slow-down playback
Slow the model audio down to catch every sound, then speed back up as your fluency grows.
Fully offline
The guide, all vocabulary and all audio ship with the app. Study anywhere, no connection, no account.
One-time unlock
A single purchase unlocks all 78 shadowing lessons. No subscription, ever.
What to look for in a B1 speaking app
| Complete exam guide | Yes, free |
|---|---|
| Topic vocabulary | 2,400 cards, with Chinese meanings |
| Shadowing conversations | 78, with model audio |
| Free lessons | First lesson in each of the 12 topics |
| Slow audio playback | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase (unlocks all shadowing) |
All 12 Grade 5 topics, ready to study
Each topic comes with its own vocabulary set and shadowing conversations, so you can prepare exactly what the examiner will ask about.
- Festivals
- Means of Transport
- Special Occasions
- Entertainment
- Music
- Recent Experiences
- Work & Jobs
- Sports
- Specific Hobbies & Skills
- Specific Trips
- Hometown & Living
- Famous People
Where the content comes from
B1 Ready is built around the publicly available Trinity GESE Grade 5 (B1) exam syllabus, the same B1 framework used for UK settlement and citizenship. All vocabulary, conversations and guide content are original, written to the level and topics of the real exam. View the official Trinity GESE page .
Last reviewed: 22 June 2026.
Common questions
What level is Trinity GESE Grade 5?
Grade 5 maps to CEFR level B1. It is accepted as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for speaking and listening, used for UK settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and citizenship applications.
What is free and what do I pay for?
The complete exam guide, all 2,400 vocabulary flashcards, and the first shadowing lesson in each of the 12 topics are free. A single one-time purchase of GBP 9.99 unlocks all 78 shadowing conversations. There is no subscription.
Is this the official Trinity exam or app?
No. B1 Ready is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Trinity College London or any government body. Only Trinity administers the real GESE exam.
Does the app really work offline?
Yes, completely. The exam guide, all vocabulary, all shadowing audio and your progress are stored on your device. After the initial download, no connection is ever required.
How do I restore my purchase on a new phone?
Install the app using the same Apple ID or Google account you bought it with, then tap "Restore Purchases" on the paywall. Apple and Google hold the purchase record, we never store it, because there are no servers and no accounts.
Walk into your exam ready to speak.
One purchase. Every lesson. Yours offline, forever.