Quote Originally Posted by thejarvs View Post
My visa will be expired on dec 2010,(i know its still far) i will need to apply for my ILR:( this thing is depressing me:( The things that's bothering me are, first the Esol thingy, how will i know if my english is so bad that i will need to do the esol? i mean does my english need to be really fluent? Then the test, its just that i am scared that i wont be able to pass it. i find reading really boring. but i have to read the book. Also, when do i need to take the test? can i take the test alot earlier? say i will take the test this march? is that gonna be alright? just need some advice:( Thanks
you must demonstrate a good knowledge of language and life in the UK before you apply for settlement. Most applicants will need to do this by:

■passing the 'Life in the UK' test, if they speak English to a reasonable standard; or
■taking and passing a course in English and citizenship, if they do not speak English.

If you do not know the level of your English skills, you should work through the tutorial on the Life in the UK test website. If you cannot fully understand the information in that tutorial, you may need to take an ESOL course containing citizenship materials.

ESOL courses
If English is not your main language, you can take a course in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can study ESOL at the three entry levels:

■ESOL Entry 1 (lowest)
■ESOL Entry 2
■ESOL Entry 3 (highest)
In Scotland, you can study ESOL at the following three levels:

■Access 2
■Access 3
■Intermediate 1
If you are an English speaker - the Life in the UK test
If your English skills are at or above ESOL Entry 3 level or Scottish Intermediate 1 level, you will need to pass the Life in the UK test before you apply for settlement. This test consists of 24 multiple-choice questions, based on the information in the handbook 'Life in the UK: A Journey to Citizenship' (ISBN: 9780113413133).

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/se...demonstrating/

If you are unsure about whether you need to take the test, you can contact the Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766. (http://www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk/ht...ground_10.html)