Quote Originally Posted by lastlid View Post
What exactly is ESOL? Is this some kind of college course that one might take in Britishness, with an exam at the end of it?
Answering my own question.....

ESOL is English for Speakers of Other Languages. This is useful If you are applying for either

Indefinite leave to remain (Permanent Residency) or
British citizenship (UK nationality)
if you plan to live long term in this country, It’s very important to improve your English. To get most out of your life in the UK and to help with your studies, job prospects, or applying for Indefinite leave to remain or citizenship.

how can ESOL help with Life in the UK test ?
If your level of English is ESOL Entry 3 or above you can take the Citizenship test. If your level of English is lower than ESOL Entry 3, then you will need to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead of doing the test. These courses are run by local further education or community colleges. You can contact the Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766, to find out whether you need to take the test.

Combined ESOL and citizenship classes help you with leaning and improving English and you can learn more about living in the UK. Life in the UK Test Helpline on 0800 0154245 can give you advice on ESOL classes and their availability.