If you want to apply for British Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), you must take a Secure English Language Test that shows speaking and listening skills at B1 level. Don’t worry, B1 is an intermediate level and most people that have lived in the UK and interacted in English will be able to pass. However, it’s a good idea to choose the best exam for you and prepare for the exam before your test day!
Did you know that from April 26 2021, everyone in Scotland can get free regular tests for COVID-19. The tests are called 'Lateral Flow Tests'. You can take the test at home and get the results quickly, in about half an hour.
EU national? You can still come to live and work in the UK if you arrive before 31 December 2020. Find out how to come before Brexit rule changes!
Do you know how to talk about coronavirus in English? Find out useful words and expressions, with examples!
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Being so well-located in Scotland, Edinburgh offers a large choice of great day trip destinations from tourism, leisure and outdoor activities to cultural life and shopping.
Find out how to improve your English pronunciation. Sound like a native speaker with the Alba Phonemic Chart and video.
English pronunciation can be very confusing. If you would like to know why, and how you can improve your pronunciation, then continue reading…
From 15th to 26th of June 2016, Edinburgh will host the exciting 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), one of the finest events in Edinburgh’s festival calendar.
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