Are You Ready to Take Life in the UK Test?

If you wish to acquire a citizenship to live indefinitely in United Kingdom, UK, the first step you need to undertake is qualifying the Life in the UK Test. This computer-based exam is a mandatory thing which proves that the person applying as a British Citizen possesses the necessary UK knowledge and proficiency in the English Language. The test encompasses 24 multiple choice questions, which covers topics like history, values, traditions and everyday life in UK. The questions are designed by Home Office's Life in United Kingdom.

If you wish to qualify in the exam, minimum marks required are 75%, which means 18 questions out of 24 must be answered right. There is a book available, which can help you in learning about the various topics that would be covered in the test, named as "Life in the UK Handbook 3rd Edition: A Guide for New Residents". So, if you think you have acquired enough knowledge to answer 75% of the test correctly, then you are ready to take this test.

At https://www.thelifeinuktest.co.uk there are more than 1000 practice questions, all carrying equal importance and chances of being asked in the exam. So, there is no shortcut of preparation and if you wish to be ready you would require learning answers to all the questions in the book. Also, mugging up should not be on your mind, instead try understanding the question and answer which will enhance your chances of qualifying the test.

Your English language skills are the foremost parameter which helps in deciding whether you are ready to take the test or not. So, in case you are not up to the mark, you should enroll in a language course that combines English language with citizenship test preparation. The English standard that can help you crack this exam is referred as ESOL Level 3, where ESOL means English for Speakers of Other Languages and the Level 3 stands for competence level that is a must to understand the practice questions in this book mentioned above.

In case you wish to evaluate your English Language skills, you should go for the tutorial of Life in the UK test on the official website, which is http://www.officiallifeintheuk.co.uk/test/. Another criterion which you should fulfill is that you must be able to understand all that is mentioned in the book. In case you find yourself unable in understanding then you must enroll for the ESOL citizenship course. These can be undertaken in most colleges in the UK. For more info you can always call on the helpline of Life in the UK, which is 0800 015 4245 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm). The helpline is a great means to learn about the courses in your area of residence and can help in evaluating your knowledge of the subject.

After the successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate that's proof of your knowledge to succeed in the Life in the UK Test and your English Language skills, which is your key to earn the citizenship any further issues.

So, bear in mind English is the only language in which you can undertake this test with the only exception of Welsh, in case you are taking the test at Wales and Scottish Gaelic, in case sitting from Scotland. But, for this exception you would need to make arrangements in advance.