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8 March 20268 min read
What is the B1 GESE Exam and How to Prepare? (ILR & Citizenship)
Format, questions, and step-by-step prep method for the B1 GESE Grade 5 exam, compulsory for British Citizenship and ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Steve
SELT Specialist · TEFL & TESOL
Who Needs the B1 GESE Grade 5 Exam?
This exam (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) is widely used for:
- British Citizenship
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Settlement & Permanent Residency
Exam Structure
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Type: Speaking and Listening only (no reading or writing)
- Format: One-on-one with a Trinity examiner
#B1 GESE#ILR#Citizenship#SELT
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Steve
SELT Specialist · TEFL & TESOL Qualified · London
Steve is a London-based TEFL & TESOL qualified English teacher and a specialist in UK SELT exams. 12+ years of experience preparing students in London and Turkey for UK visa, ILR and citizenship exams.
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