The practice app for the English test UK visas now require. Five full mock tests, British-accent listening, instant writing feedback and a speaking coach — in one app that works offline.
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The Home Office raised the English level for new work visa applicants from B1 to B2 — about the level of an A-level student. And every skill is tested on its own.
B2 required for first-time Skilled Worker, Scale-up and High Potential Individual applicants.
You need B2 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. A strong score in one can't cover a weak one.
Settlement on many routes is scheduled to move from B1 to B2.
Every practice test feeds your readiness rings. A ring closes when that skill reaches B2. When all four are closed, you're ready to book.
Timed reading, listening, writing and speaking — with a question navigator, instant marking and an explanation for every answer.
Write emails and essays and get instant checks on length, paragraphs, linking words, B2 vocabulary, spelling and formal tone. Then compare with a B2 model answer.
Phone calls, talks and discussions read in British English, with exam mode that allows two plays — just like the real thing. Transcripts show exactly where each answer was.
Record yourself on 37 exam-style topics. In Chrome and Edge you get a live transcript with feedback on speed, filler words, linking phrases and vocabulary range.
B2 Ready UK practises the task types used across every approved Secure English Language Test. Here's the B2 score each one requires.
| Test | Provider | Where | B2 minimum, each skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | IELTS SELT Consortium | UK and worldwide | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | Pearson | UK and worldwide | 59 |
| LanguageCert Academic / General SELT | LanguageCert | UK and worldwide | 60 |
| Trinity ISE II | Trinity College London | UK only | Pass |
| Skills for English UKVI (B2, 4 components) | PSI Services (UK) Ltd | Outside the UK | Pass |
Source: GOV.UK lists of approved Secure English Language Tests. Always check the latest rules for your route on GOV.UK.
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No. B2 Ready UK is an independent practice app from HB LABS. It isn't connected to the Home Office or to any test provider. It trains you in the task types and the B2 level used across the approved tests, with original questions written for B2 learners.
All the approved four-skill B2 tests: IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic UKVI, LanguageCert Academic or General SELT, Trinity ISE II and Skills for English UKVI. Tell the app which one you're taking and it shows the score you need.
Straight away. Your receipt contains an unlock code and a download. Enter the code in the free app on any device to unlock everything there, or open the downloaded file on your laptop to use it offline.
Yes. Open the app in Safari or Chrome, enter your code, then add it to your home screen. It works like a normal app, even without signal. Speaking transcripts need Chrome or Edge and an internet connection.
It estimates your level in each skill from your results: below B2, borderline, B2 or above B2. It's a guide to help you decide when to book, not an official score.
Yes. There's no account and nothing is uploaded. Your progress, writing and recordings stay on your own device.
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