podcastsinenglish Level 2.153 Life in the UK
Aug 22, 2019
Join Jackie and Richard on their journey as they tackle the UK citizen test! They candidly share their personal experiences—Jackie's struggles and Richard's mixed success. Discover the test format, the tricky history questions that stumped them, and their thoughts on the relevance of obscure trivia. They also compare the UK test to those in Spain and France, revealing insights into citizenship processes. Will Jackie pass a Portuguese-style test? Tune in for laughs and learning!
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Getting Portuguese Citizenship
- Jackie describes her Portuguese citizenship process requiring residence, no criminal record, and a language test.
- She also mentions the application cost was at least €250.
Life In The UK Test Overview
- The UK requires the Life in the UK test, which is in English and based on an official handbook for new residents.
- Candidates must have sufficient English and study the guide to answer test questions.
Practice Online And Know The Format
- Practice online using materials based on the handbook before sitting the test.
- Remember the test has 24 multiple-choice questions and 45 minutes to complete.
