One of the best ways to utilise the time in the coming months is to learn a new skill. If you have been considering settling in the UK permanently then
it is compulsory to pass the Life in the UK test or for British citizenship. This test will assess your knowledge of British society, values, history and general life in Britain.
The test is based on the Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents handbook, and is administered on a computer.
Borrow the books from Slough Libraries
The 2021 edition of the best selling Handbook series includes the complete testable materials from Life in the United Kingdom: A guide for new residents, the official Home Office materials. Passing the Life in the UK test is a compulsory requirement for anyone wanting to live permanently in Britain or become a British citizen. This practical study guide makes preparing for the test a lot easier. The new edition includes: A new foreword from novelist Antonia Hayes Up-to-date advice on specific question formats and clear advice on how to avoid common mistakes. Focus points to help target your studies. Clear and easy to understand diagrams illustrating complex topics. Key advice from successful students and FAQs. The 2021 edition includes advice on what to study and unique study aids, the updated appendices help students develop the comprehensive understanding they will need to pass the test.This book offers detailed advice on the types of questions you will be asked in the official test.
Go Citizen: Slough Library's online resource
Go Citizen is FREE to Slough Library members. It contains the Study guide and practice tests to help you prepare for the Life in the UK citizenship test. You just need to provide some personal details and your library card membership number to register:
For further information go to the government website:
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