Product Description

This compendium of information aims primarily to assist teachers of English as a second language, mentors and others helping immigrants to integrate, It will also help immigrants who have workable English and who are required to take a citizenship test if they apply for naturalisation as Briitsh citizens. Sections include: the making of the United Kingdom (history); a changing society; a profile of Britain today; how Britain is governed; everyday needs (housing, health, education, money, leisure etc); employment; sources of help; knowing the law.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100549 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-07
• Binding: Paperback
• 191 pages

Synopsis
Pass the Citizenship test with "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship" - the only official test book and study guide - written by the Home Office Life in the UK Advisory Group, the people who set the citizenship test."Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship" is essential reading for those: taking the Citizenship test to qualify for British citizenship or settlement; wanting to apply for British citizenship or settlement; or teaching English or basic skills to refugees, immigrants or prospective applicants for British citizenship or settlement.On 2 April 2007, the new settlement test and revised life in the United Kingdom citizenship test came into effect. Applicants for citizenship or settlement (also known as 'permanent residence' or 'leave to remain') in the United Kingdom must pass the Life in the United Kingdom citizenship test or take the special English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) course.It meets requirements of the Nationality Immigration Act 2002 and updated to reflect changes in the law. It includes 'Make sure you understand' boxes highlighting key learning points as a useful study aid. It is easy to read - accessible large print format. It uses clear simple language making it easier to understand - benchmarked to ESOL Entry Level 3, with a glossary of unusual or difficult words.Please note: "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship - 2nd Edition (2007) - Large Print Version" (ISBN 0113413173) has superseded "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship - 1st Edition (2005)" (out of print - no longer available to purchase). As of 2 July 2007, the test is based on the second edition only. It is no longer possible to take the test using the 1st Edition.