ISE I Trinity Exam

The Interview
The Interview is the last of the three parts in the exam but it represents 50% of the final mark. It is a one-to-one interview (8 minutes) with a native speaker trying to simulate a real conversation where there is exchange information / ideas and debate about different topics. Candidates are given the opportunity to display their command of the language of the level while talking about self-selected and personally relevant topics. The Interview at ISE I consists of two assessed phases:
1) Discussion of a topic prepared by the candidate (up to 4 minutes),

never one of the subject areas listed below, they are only for the Conversation!! Candidates must: a. Give the examiner the Topic Form for their topic b. Understand the examiner by responding appropriately to questions c. Give information about the prepared topic d. Provide the examiner with more information when required e. Ask the examiner at least one question f. Include samples of language functions and items listed for ISE I g. Avoid recitation Our recommendation is choose a topic you like, you have information about and it is not too difficult. Try to be unique and original so dont choose the same topic everybody will. You can bring pictures, photos into the examination room to illustrate your topic.

2) Conversation with the examiner including discussion of the portfolio

and one subject area selected by the examiner from the list below (up to 4 minutes). Candidates must: a. Show understanding of the examiner by responding appropriately to questions b. Provide information and offer opinions where appropriate c. Initiate and maintain the conversation

d. Ask the examiner at least one questions related

e. Discuss the contents of the portfolio

PROCESS: The examiner greets the candidate and asks for identification. Then the examiner asks the candidate for the Topic Form and the candidate tells the examiner what the topic is about. The examiner will choose randomly every one of the four points of the Topic form to talk about it by asking questions, making comments, etc. The candidate must ask at least one question!! After that, the examiner moves to the portfolio discussion (for 2 minutes) and conversation. The examiner chooses one topic from the subject areas and the candidate must give information, make statements, respond as appropriate Finally, the examiner brings the interview to an end.

The subject areas are included at the end of the Language Requirements for ISE I and they are: Travel, Money, Fashion, Rules and Regulations, Health and Fitness, Learning a foreign language, Festivals, Means of Transport, Special occasions, Entertainment and Free time, Music and Recent Personal Experiences.