Thanks for the information. Perhaps this could be useful as an occasional class listening exercise as well, for those of us who have embed citizenship in our ESOL time.
Cheryl Thornett
ESOL tutor
Birmingham Adult Education
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From: celine castelino
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:55 PM
Subject: Life in the UK
Dear All
I have just been informed that the new UK Border Agency is responding to some of the comments and suggestions about the Citizenship test requirements. People who have been in the UK for some time and have acquired good oral fluency in English, ie E3 or above, with or without the benefit of ESOL classes but are not literate in English have been at a particular disadvantage as they do not qualify for the ESOL route and would struggle with the handbook. With this group in mind, but also for those who prefer listening to reading, the TSO has published an Audio CD version of the handbook - you can order it from - http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?trackid=002017&FO=1240167&DI=591067. As you can also hear the test questions demands on reading ability are pretty minimal. There is also a large-print version available for individuals with visual impairment.
I have been told that the TSO is developing supplementary support materials which may include an online tutorial, practice guide questions and flash-cards but don't know when these will available.
All the best
Celine
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