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Trinity ISE III / C1

What is in the exam?

ISE III consists of two exam modules:

Reading & Writing
Speaking & Listening

Candidates must pass both modules for an ISE III (C1) qualification.

Reading & Writing

2 hours:

2 x Reading tasks
- Long reading
- Multi-text reading
1 x Reading into writing
1 x Extended writing

Speaking & Listening

25 minutes:

3 x Speaking tasks
- Topic discussion task
- Collaborative task
- Conversation task
1 x Independent listening task

ISE III (C1) teaching and learning resources

Further general ISE information or UK visa/SELT information.

Resource type	Resource name and link
Resource type	Resource name and link
Exam guides	Guide for Teachers – ISE III (C1) This guide contains everything you need to know to prepare students for the exams. It includes details of the exam structure, content, timings and what candidates need to be able to do this level.
Exam guides	Guide for Students – ISE III (C1) This guide explains what to expect and provides tips on how to prepare for exam. See also Student information. Guide for Students – ISE III (C1) – SELT version For candidates taking Secure English Language Test (SELT) ISE for visa purposes in the UK (ie where the whole test must be taken on one day).
Scheme of Work	Scheme of Work – ISE III (C1) Use our example Scheme of Work for ISE III as a template for preparing your own coursework.
Publications	Some publishers offer study books to help prepare for Trinity exams. For a list of these, visit our Publications section: English language publications
How to mark practice exam materials	How to mark practice ISE exam materials This document explains how to mark practice materials and interpret outcomes.
Practice papers – Reading & Writing	Sample exam paper 1 (with notes) Sample exam paper 1 (with answers) Sample exam paper 2 (with answers) Sample exam paper 3 (with answers)
Marked candidate responses	See examples of marked candidate responses to Reading & Writing exam tasks: Example marked candidate responses – ISE III
Classroom activities – Reading & Writing	Task 1 – Long reading Classroom activity 1 – Stress management* Classroom activity 2 – Coffee Classroom activity 3 – Birth order Task 2 – Multi-text reading Classroom activity 1 – Future of our planet Classroom activity 2 – Butterflies Task 3 – Reading into writing Classroom activity 1 – Robots Classroom activity 2 – Contemporary art* Task 4 – Extended writing Classroom activity 1 – Role models in the media* Classroom activity 2 – Popular entertainment Classroom activity 3 – The arts *May be less suitable for SELT candidates.
Guidance on writing genres	Guidance on Writing genres – what to consider when writing a response in a specific genre for the exam – eg a letter, email, essay, review, report, etc.
Toolkit for process writing skills	Portfolio Toolkit for teachers – ISE III – a method for teachers to help students build process writing skills (not assessed).
Classroom activities – Speaking & Listening	Topic task Classroom activity 1 – Self-image* Classroom activity 2 – Topic presentation structure Classroom activity 3 – Presentation planner Classroom activity 4 – Technology Collaborative task Classroom activity 1 – Debating game Classroom activity 2 – The internet Conversation task Classroom activity 1 – Expressing attitudes Classroom activity 2 – Advertising Classroom activity 3 – Art Independent listening task Classroom activity 1 – Stereotypes Classroom activity 2 – Prisons* Classroom activity 3 – Summary *May be less suitable for SELT candidates.
Practice audio activities – for exam listening tasks	Use these examples to practise the Independent listening tasks: ISE III – Independent listening task – Routines Download/play mp3 Rubric and answer key ISE III – Independent listening task – Media Panics Download/play mp3 Rubric and answer key ISE III – Independent listening task – Football salaries Download/play mp3 Rubric and answer key ISE III – Independent listening task – Dolphin communication Download/play mp3 Rubric and answer key
Scoring information	ISE scoring information – a brief overview
Understanding ISE results	Understanding ISE results (international ISE) Understanding ISE results (SELT version) Guidance about how ISE exams are marked and how results are arrived at.
Diagnostic profile reports and skills development tables	See how to use our post-exam Diagnostic profile reports and skills development tables to identify student’s strengths and areas for improvement. Download a sample diagnostic profile report and tables containing skills development ideas for practising each subset of skills at this level: ISE III (C1) – Sample diagnostic report – R&W ISE III (C1) – Sample diagnostic report – S&L ISE III (C1) – Skills development tables- R&W ISE III (C1) – Skills development tables – S&L
Technical specifications	Technical specifications are available for background reference only: Reading & Writing specifications Speaking & Listening specifications