
Originally Posted by
darren-b
At the moment it is looking like the new rules won't be implemented until July 2011. So assuming this is the case what you need to do is take the life in the uk test, and then apply for ILR sometime after the 8th February 2011 and before the 13th April 2011. You won't be able to able to apply for British citizenship until at least march 2012 and it is not certain what the rules will be at that point.
Most people I know just bought the book and learnt the relevant sections to pass the life in the UK. Though if you feel your english could do with improving you could take a course instead.