KOLL English Language

[abc111]

Hi,

I am eligible for Naturalisation application with my wife next June (2014) and wondering if could get some advise. My and wife passed life in the uk test before 25th March.

1. My degree was taught in english and is recognised within PBS calculator. I have also claimed points for it for my ILR application. Therefore I don't need to take the B1 certificate test, is that correct?!

2. Is it possible to prepare for the test personally i.e. buying the preparation material online or in a shop and then simply taking the test?! If so then please suggest where can we buy such material from?!!

Many thanks in advance.

[abc111]

anyone!!!

[akhurshid]

I am pretty sure you can do that on your own. IELTS is one of them just search online for material.

[p2kin]

1. My degree was taught in english and is recognised within PBS calculator. I have also claimed points for it for my ILR application. Therefore I don't need to take the B1 certificate test, is that correct?!

If you have a cetificate from degree awarding body that it was taught in English & if degree is comparable to British std, then no need to take test. Alternatively you can get it evaluated by NARIC for english language comparability.

[abc111]

thanks.

Please advise on the following as well:

2. Is it possible to prepare for the test personally i.e. buying the preparation material online or in a shop and then simply taking the test?! If so then please suggest where can we buy such material from?!!

Thanks.

[Amber]

Hi,

My electricity provider is charging me too much and it seems that I will have to under go some litigation with them to sort out the issue.

My citizenship is due next June so wondering if this dispute could have any implications?!!

Thanks.

abc111,

You need not worry too much about it. But you will need to disclose. As Per the Guide AN

3.8 – 3.9 You must give details of all civil judgments which have resulted in a court order being made against you as well as any civil penalties under the UK Immigration Acts. If you have been declared bankrupt at any time you should give details of the bankruptcy proceedings. (Your application is unlikely to succeed if you are an undischarged bankrupt).

Unless you have done anything wrong that can result in a criminal charge/verdict against you, relax.
cheers
vr

See Question 19 of the Good Character FAQ (click) avoid a CCJ by contacting one of the charities mentioned in the FAQ. Also, apply to the British Gas Energy Trust (click) and ask for help to clear fuel debt.

[Amber]

Hi,

Me and wife will be applying for naturalisation next June. For english requirements I am wondering which course will be most easy.

Is it IELTS? I take it required minimum bands are 4.0 ONLY for speaking and listening (hence overall band don't matter so far speaking and listening are 4.0)!!!

Please suggest.

Thanks.

[B's opinion]

Dear abc111,
I took already several exams included IELTs. Most exams have 4 components: to read, understand, write and speak. Depending on her/your capabilities, if you were able to read and understand the Life in the UK book (3rd Ed.) you would probably will do well with something like the Cambridge First Certificate Cambridge-CFC. The IELTS equivalent is called "General". If you obtain a 60% you will score enough for the UKBA requirement.
This I can contribute:
1. IELTS test structure is more demanding in the student, not only request a proper answer but also requests you to "rationally" think the answer. Example: the "listening" component of the General test requires you to listen to a recording and then answer correctly to some questions. The recording could be spoken in several accents (Australian, English, New Zealander) and the answer ought to be only one word. In the recording two "probable" answers are given and you are expected to point at the right one, but you probably will have no time to think about it while you write both down. And with all this happening the recording will be played ONLY ONCE!
2. In contrast, the Cambridge First Certificate has considered the use of the language in context (you live in UK, you speak British) and the accent in the recordings is only standard BBC English. The construction of the questions expects you to understand the meaning but not to "spot tricks", say. The level of grammar is more realistic and the recordings are played at least twice.
3. According to UKBA website the IELTS test has a validity of only 2 years, while the CFC is valid for good. It implies that, if for any reason you need to present the English qualification again later, if you choose to do IELTS after 2 years you will have to do it again.
4. To this date (and always depending where you would take the test) IELTS is more expensive than CFC. Here in UK CFC is around 119 pounds. IELSTs same level 134 pounds.
Try the links below for trial tests and study materials for both. It is free!
www.cambridgeesol.org/resources/learner/index.html
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_inform ... ample.aspx
There are several different tests in offer. Do some research online and Good luck!

[abc111]

Dear abc111,
I took already several exams included IELTs. Most exams have 4 components: to read, understand, write and speak. Depending on her/your capabilities, if you were able to read and understand the Life in the UK book (3rd Ed.) you would probably will do well with something like the Cambridge First Certificate Cambridge-CFC. The IELTS equivalent is called "General". If you obtain a 60% you will score enough for the UKBA requirement.
This I can contribute:
1. IELTS test structure is more demanding in the student, not only request a proper answer but also requests you to "rationally" think the answer. Example: the "listening" component of the General test requires you to listen to a recording and then answer correctly to some questions. The recording could be spoken in several accents (Australian, English, New Zealander) and the answer ought to be only one word. In the recording two "probable" answers are given and you are expected to point at the right one, but you probably will have no time to think about it while you write both down. And with all this happening the recording will be played ONLY ONCE!
2. In contrast, the Cambridge First Certificate has considered the use of the language in context (you live in UK, you speak British) and the accent in the recordings is only standard BBC English. The construction of the questions expects you to understand the meaning but not to "spot tricks", say. The level of grammar is more realistic and the recordings are played at least twice.
3. According to UKBA website the IELTS test has a validity of only 2 years, while the CFC is valid for good. It implies that, if for any reason you need to present the English qualification again later, if you choose to do IELTS after 2 years you will have to do it again.
4. To this date (and always depending where you would take the test) IELTS is more expensive than CFC. Here in UK CFC is around 119 pounds. IELSTs same level 134 pounds.
Try the links below for trial tests and study materials for both. It is free!
www.cambridgeesol.org/resources/learner/index.html
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_inform ... ample.aspx
There are several different tests in offer. Do some research online and Good luck!

Thanks Bro. I will have a look.