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National and regional support with learning English as a second language.
Request for information about the percentage of the population who do not speak English as their main language in their own home.
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re…
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re: aged 65 or…
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This rapid review drew primarily on academic and grey literature published in the last 10 years
Research about access to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision in England.
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
English Language
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether an applicant has met the English language requirement.
Addressing the question of what sort of contribution English language education can productively make to development agendas
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking translators and interpreters abroad to help British nationals find the support they need.
Resources and training to learn English.
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