Course contents
Which test you need for your specific visa. The difference between A2 and B1. Trinity GESE vs LanguageCert SELT. What the examiner is actually marking you on.
Exactly what examiners are looking for in fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. How to demonstrate B1 — not just have it. The 10 criteria that determine a pass.
20 structured speaking tasks matched to real SELT question types. Model answers at A2 and B1. Common topics: work, family, daily life, future plans. Scripts and self-assessment guides.
Strategies for the listening component of LanguageCert SELT. Common question types and how to handle them. Practical exercises to improve listening accuracy at B1.
The vocabulary topics that come up most often in SELT examinations. Grammar structures that signal B1 to an examiner. Connectives and discourse markers that lift your score.
Two full mock SELT tests — one at A2 and one at B1. What to do on test day. Managing nerves. Common mistakes to avoid. A test-day checklist from someone who has sent hundreds of candidates into SELT examinations.
Your instructor
British English teacher with over 30 years of experience and founder of Elite Language Solutions in Southampton. Phil has prepared hundreds of candidates for A2 and B1 SELT examinations — candidates applying for Skilled Worker visas, Family visas, ILR, and more. This course contains everything he uses in his one-to-one preparation sessions, structured for self-study.
You have a UK visa application pending and need to pass the SELT
You are at A2 or B1 level and want focused, targeted preparation
You want to understand exactly what the examiner is looking for
You prefer self-study to timetabled lessons
You have already booked your test date and need to prepare efficiently
English is not your first language and you need to pass, not just improve
You are at A1 level and need significant support to reach B1
You learn best with real-time feedback from a teacher
You want to practise speaking with a human partner, not alone
Your test date is more than 6 weeks away and you want ongoing support
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30+ years of SELT expertise. Everything you need to pass first time. £49 one-time — no subscription, no hidden costs.
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