B2Ready: B2 English Practice
Build the B2-level English the UK settlement route is moving to. Start with a free 10-minute level check, then train with 90+ listening and 100+ reading exercises set in real UK scenarios, and a 1,000-word vocabulary builder.
What B2 English involves, and why it matters for ILR
B2 is the upper-intermediate level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). At B2 you can follow everyday British speech, read letters and official documents, and hold your own at work, at the GP or at the Job Centre. Under the UK government’s 2025 immigration white paper, the English requirement for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) is set to rise from B1 to B2 for main applicants. The rules are still being phased in, so always check the current requirement for your own route on gov.uk.
How do you prove B2 English for UK immigration?
For visa and settlement applications, English is proven through an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) taken at an approved centre, or through an accepted degree or nationality exemption. Which test and which skills you need depends on your route — confirm the exact requirement on gov.uk before booking anything.
How does B2Ready help you get there?
B2Ready starts with a free 10-minute level assessment based on Cambridge B2 First standards, with no login needed, so you know where you stand today. Then you build up with practice grounded in real UK life:
- Listening: 90+ exercises using real-life UK scenarios, from train stations to workplaces.
- Reading: 100+ exercises covering UK documents, letters and everyday texts.
- Vocabulary: 1,000+ words organised by topic, including NHS, Job Centre and workplace vocabulary, learned with flashcards.
- Mock exams: full-length, timed and scored to Cambridge standards.
Progress is tracked across every exercise, and everything works offline after the first download.
From level check to exam-ready
Free level assessment
A 10-minute test based on Cambridge B2 First standards, with new questions daily. No login required — find out where you stand today.
90+ listening exercises
Train your ears for everyday British English with real-life UK scenarios, from train stations to workplaces.
100+ reading exercises
Practise on the kinds of UK documents, letters and real-world texts you actually meet in daily life.
1,000+ words by topic
Build the vocabulary UK life expects — NHS, Job Centre, workplace and more — with flashcards and progress tracking.
Timed, scored mocks
Full-length practice exams that simulate the real test experience, timed and scored to Cambridge standards.
Premium, once
A single one-time purchase unlocks all exercises, mock exams and the full vocabulary library. No subscriptions.
What to look for in a B2 practice app
| Free level assessment | Yes, 10 minutes, no login |
|---|---|
| Listening exercises | 90+, real UK scenarios |
| Reading exercises | 100+, UK documents and texts |
| Vocabulary builder | 1,000+ words, flashcards by topic |
| Mock exams | Timed and scored |
| Progress tracking | Yes, across all exercises |
| Works offline | Yes, after first download |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | Free download + one-time Premium unlock |
Where the content comes from
All B2Ready practice content is original RiverMap material written to CEFR level B2, with the level assessment built to Cambridge B2 First standards. Exercises are set in real UK contexts — the NHS, the Job Centre, workplaces and everyday documents. For the current official English requirements, see the UK government’s English language guidance .
Last reviewed: 9 July 2026.
Common questions
Do I need B2 English for UK settlement (ILR)?
The UK government’s 2025 immigration white paper set out plans to raise the English requirement for settlement from B1 to B2 for main applicants. The changes are being phased in, so check the current requirement for your specific route on gov.uk before you apply.
Is the level assessment really free?
Yes. The 10-minute assessment is free, needs no login, and is based on Cambridge B2 First standards, with new questions daily. It gives you an honest read on your current level before you commit to anything.
What is free and what do I pay for?
The level assessment is free. A single one-time Premium purchase unlocks all listening and reading exercises, the mock exams and the full 1,000+ word vocabulary library. There is no subscription.
Is this an official exam or government app?
No. B2Ready is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any exam board, SELT provider or government body, and practising in the app does not replace an approved English test.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. After the first download the exercises work offline, so you can practise on the commute or anywhere without a connection.
Know your level today. Reach B2 on your own schedule.
Free level check. One purchase for everything else. No subscription.