Importance of ESOL Citizenship Course

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Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 Time: 12:20 PM

United Kingdom is known to have rich heritage, history, diverse and complex culture. In order to know about the essential things in life in the UK you need to take ESOL and citizenship classes. To gain citizenship in U.K is a challenging task. If you aspire of becoming a part of this admirable and amazing country then it is imperative to register in a combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship class. It has been made mandatory and necessary by the UK government that anyone who is applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK or applying for naturalization as a British citizen should have a complete knowledge of the English language. ESOL refers to English for speakers of other languages. In most of the ESOL classes you can find out several students coming from different places having different cultural backgrounds. An ESOL program generally includes study of phonics, improving pronunciation, etc. The study of phonics helps the native speakers in improving their pronunciation and English spelling. It is offered in colleges and other educational institutions. ESOL course includes speaking and listening, reading and writing, vocabulary and punctuation and grammar. Thus with the help of ESOL classes you will be able to improve your English knowledge and language completely. If your English level is below entry level 3 then in that case you will have to take and pass a course in ESOL at Entry 1, 2 or 3 levels with citizenship context. And in case your level of English is level 3 or above then you can take the Life in the UK test before submitting your application for citizenship. This test is a computer based exam. In order to prepare for this test you can prepare by reading the handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom A Journey to Citizenship. The government revises the handbook every year. Make sure that you buy the latest one. 

Before opting for the ESOL course ensure that it is taught within the context of ESOL citizenship. Also make sure that the institute has the best of the English faculty having ESOL teacher certifications. Also ensure that the institute provides you with an ESOL certificate after completing the course along with a Home Office confirmation letter. To find the well known and reliable institutes you can browse the internet. Make sure that the opted institute is being approved by the appropriate awarding body and accredited college. The good and trusted institutes help you completely in learning the English language. Moreover they have highly qualified teachers who make a learning plan after assessing your level initially. Some of the institutes complete the course in minimum 5 days depending upon the level of your English. The course covers many areas about living and working in the UK. The training and test is only in speaking and listening. The ESOL certificate can be used for Indefinite Leave to Remain application and for your British Citizenship application. Thus once you get the certificate and the confirmation letter then you can apply for the indefinite stay or naturalization.

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