English test question

[m3y]

Hi

My fiance and i are due to get married in May. She is a pakistani citizen. She is intending to do her English test in April so we have all paperwork in place for her visa application to join me in the uk.

She is very nervous with regards to the english test, she is education to a degree level in pakistan but is still nervous. Can any one give me any info on the IELTS test? How difficult is it? can any one advise the sort of things that they ask etc..

Also with regards to Biometrics.. is this booked seperatly to the visa appointment or when she books a date for the visa appointment will she get a biometrics appt aswell?

All help appreciated.. thanks

[vinny]

Level A1 is very basic.

A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

[Greenie]

A1 is basic but the ielts test is not as it is aimed at a higher level.

[DieselD]

The English Test for a fiance visa is ESOL speaking and listening only. Note it is very easy if you speak English already. They ask you questions and then you answer. On the listening section they ask another applicant to discuss a topic with you. Just listen to the topic and discuss all the points.

It takes around 4 weeks to get the certificate and you need the original to apply for your fiance visa.

[harv]

I am not sure if its a good option in Pakistan, but why don't you try TOEIC instead of IELTS.

Check out their office in Pakistan through this link: http://www.ets.org/epn_directory

[m3y]

I am not sure if its a good option in Pakistan, but why don't you try TOEIC instead of IELTS.

Check out their office in Pakistan through this link: http://www.ets.org/epn_directory

Would TOEIC be acceptable to UKBA? And is it easier than IELTS?

Thanks

[DieselD]

Only A1 is required for a Fiance Visa. It is at a level a 5 or 6 year old would speak English.

They ask questions like this,

What is your name.

Where do you live.

Tell me what the word process means.

Then they do roll play. The examiner will say you have to ask me questions about a certain topic.

I was told that the examiner was a college offering education.

Me: "Good morning I would like to inquire about what courses are offered."

Examiner: "Several courses to further employment."

Me: " I would like to a course in computer programming."

Examiner: Advises.

Me: " Do you have evening classes."

Examiner: Advises

Me: I would prefer evening classes.

Examiner: Advises.

Me: "Will I receive a certificate at the end."

Examiner: Advises.

Me: What if I fail can I repeat."

Examiner: Advises.

Me: I have understood everything I wanted to know about the college:


The listening another applicant who has completed above then joins in to talk about a topic being read out.

Examiner: " A friend of yours works with you at a company and is being criticised. She likes the job and the pay is good. Discuss what is happening at work and how to resolve it."

Me: Discuss all points read out with other applicant. Other applicant started talking of the subject. I kept asking the questions relating to what was read out.

That is it. The Visa center in your area will advise who does A1 tests by an approved examiner. My certificate took a month and I did mine on holiday whilst in the UK. I had it posted back to my country when it was ready.

[harv]

Here is the approved list of English Tests by UKBA and it has TOEIC stated with the required grades for A1:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -tests.pdf