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Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:31 pm
by PeeAdy
Hi everyone,
My wife got her further leave to remain this week - took a lot of preparation but the process went very smoothly.
While I am still in "Home Office mode", I am looking ahead to preparing for the application for indefinite leave to remain.
I think the main challenge for us, as with most people, will be the Life in the UK Test.
I have a couple of questions that I hope you may be able to help me with please?
1) does anyone know if there is a DVD that helps to prepare for the test? It would make the learning process much more engaging (I'm thinking along the lines of a cartoon 'Horrible Histories' style?). I'm British and an academic and after skim-reading a few pages of the required book I was yawning!
2) does anyone know of any classroom-based courses to facilitate learning the content of the required book? If there are, do you think they are a worthwhile investment? We are based in Manchester so if any of you know of any such courses here I'd be very grateful to hear from you.
I realise things will inevitably change by the time my wife takes her test in late 2020/early 2021 but I prefer to prepare well in advance.
Thanks very much
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:47 am
by Lynz1988
LITUK test is a very easy test HOWEVER I have read that they are seeking to make it more difficult. So, if your wife isn't due to take it for a few years yet, I wouldn't worry now as the LITUK test is directly based off of the handbook itself which looks like it could change quite a bit coming up. I found some websites with some overly difficult practice tests and I also downloaded a few apps on my phone to practice. Passed with absolutely no problems.
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:48 am
by Djsuccess
PeeAdy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:31 pm
Hi everyone,
My wife got her further leave to remain this week - took a lot of preparation but the process went very smoothly.
While I am still in "Home Office mode", I am looking ahead to preparing for the application for indefinite leave to remain.
I think the main challenge for us, as with most people, will be the Life in the UK Test.
I have a couple of questions that I hope you may be able to help me with please?
1) does anyone know if there is a DVD that helps to prepare for the test? It would make the learning process much more engaging (I'm thinking along the lines of a cartoon 'Horrible Histories' style?). I'm British and an academic and after skim-reading a few pages of the required book I was yawning!
2) does anyone know of any classroom-based courses to facilitate learning the content of the required book? If there are, do you think they are a worthwhile investment? We are based in Manchester so if any of you know of any such courses here I'd be very grateful to hear from you.
I realise things will inevitably change by the time my wife takes her test in late 2020/early 2021 but I prefer to prepare well in advance.
Thanks very much
There are a few on Youtube. Maybe not animated videos but audios that could she could listen to.
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:27 pm
by PeeAdy
Thanks very much! I'll have a look.
I also just saw there's going to be a public consultation about the test to ensure it's more relevant to daily life and culture in the UK - hopefully a much more relevant, meaningful and accessible test will come to fruition!
http://lifeintheuk.net/home-secretary-p ... e-uk-test/
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:33 am
by NomiKaay
Hi PeeAdy,
I was in the same boat as you last year when preping for the LIUK. After reading a couple of chapters, I just couldn't concentrate. The approach I took was; I bought LIUK audio book for under £5, put it on my phone, listened to it for 5 days on my way to/from work (my work commute takes about 25-30 mins one way). I passed my test within 5 mins of taking it!
Now this could just be me, however, I have recommended the same approach to a few of my peers towards success.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards
NK
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:52 pm
by CULLINAN
Me and my wife just passed the Life in UK test. We did not read any book.
We only prepared from the online exams. I know 6 people including myself who have successfully passed with that.
I am not sure if I am allowed to post any website link here. Moderators please let me know so i can post here. It may help many other people.
If not allowed, you may pm me.
Re: Preparing for Life in the UK test
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:34 am
by ilovethebeatles
It is actually an easy test. In my case, I bought the book, read twice, then the official app on mobile to practice, and came for the test without any problem. They are mostly common sense questions. Many people think, and I also think, practicing with the official app should be enough to pass it.