Category Archives: Opinion

What is wrong with the Life in the UK Test?

Sat in front of a computer screen at an unfamiliar test centre, those wishing to qualify for the next stage towards settlement in the UK or British citizenship are given 45 minutes to answer 24 questions by clicking the correct … Continue reading

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From Observing to Participating with a British Citizenship Application

The United Kingdom has long been one of the world’s most prominent countries, and people in nations both near and as far away as possible often keep in touch with the country’s affairs, as well as its politics. When immigrants … Continue reading

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Forming New Relationships as a British Citizen

Though immigrants in any country, and in the UK in particular, may have difficulty getting to know others and starting circles of friends and business contacts, nearly all newcomers have at least a few people with which they form relationships … Continue reading

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Getting Integrated as a British Citizen

What are people from the UK like, and what do they represent? What customs do they enjoy and what do they think about their country and the countries that surround them? How are UK citizens organized, and why have they … Continue reading

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Does Applying for UK Citizenship Mean Assimilation?

The United Kingdom, throughout its history, has been a desirable and highly valued place to live –not only among its residents, but among those from other countries who have glimpsed the comfortable lifestyles and open opportunities that can often be … Continue reading

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The real “Life in the UK”

Immigration tests are fashion these days. In the past almost no nation had a test for immigrants, just the paperwork and a few taxes and you were a citizen. UK was one of the first to add a citizenship test … Continue reading

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Is the ‘Life in the UK Test’ Necessary

Some Britons feel that for too long the UK has employed an ‘open door’ policy of immigration, welcoming migrants to the country, some of whom were unskilled and had no intention to work, learn the language or integrate among society, … Continue reading

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Getting to Know Others over the British Citizenship Test

Sometimes, people who are approaching a test consider the exam itself simply for its ability to be passed or failed, and any other considerations are ignored. In many instances, this point of view can lead to missing out on a … Continue reading

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