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Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents

The official study guide for the Life in the UK Test, free to read online. Every real exam question comes from this book, 5 chapters, 890 testable facts, with practice questions after each chapter.

Reading the guide front to back is the slowest way to prepare. Sit one mock first . It takes 45 minutes and tells you which chapters you can skim.

1. 1
   Chapter 1

   The values and principles of the UK

   The five fundamental principles of British life, the responsibilities and freedoms that come with living here, and what the test itself involves.

   4 sections · 28 key facts

2. 2
   Chapter 2

   What is the UK?

   The four countries, what Great Britain does and does not include, the Crown dependencies and overseas territories, and the four capital cities.

   2 sections · 15 key facts

3. 3
   Chapter 349% of questions

   A long and illustrious history

   From the Stone Age and the Romans through 1066, Magna Carta, the Tudors, the Civil War and the Glorious Revolution to the Industrial Revolution, the Empire, the World Wars and Brexit.

   36 sections · 432 key facts

4. 4
   Chapter 4

   A modern, thriving society

   Population and diversity, religion and the patron saints, the festivals and bank holidays, sport, money and language, the arts, and the landmarks.

   11 sections · 172 key facts

5. 5
   Chapter 5

   The UK government, the law and your role

   The unwritten constitution, the monarchy, both Houses of Parliament, elections and voting, the devolved administrations, international institutions, the courts and police, tax and driving, and taking part in your community.

   15 sections · 243 key facts

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