Strengthen your English language skills

Get ready for Chevening with our English language support resources and guidance.

While Chevening does not require you to submit an English language score as part of your application, many UK universities do.

You will also need a strong level of English to write a successful Chevening application, conduct your Chevening interview, and be able to study your chosen university course in the UK.

We’ve put together some English language support resources and guidance to help you brush up on your English skills, whether you’re getting ready to apply to Chevening or preparing for your year in the UK.

First, test your knowledge of UK phrases!

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which picture shows a ‘brolly?</h3> <ul> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>When someone is knackered, they are:</h3> <ul> <li>Exhausted</li> <li>Angry</li> <li>Confused</li> <li>Surprised</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is a cuppa?</h3> <ul> <li>A cup of tea</li> <li>A hiccup</li> <li>A cupboard</li> <li>A cupcake</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What does chuffed mean?</h3> <ul> <li>Used to describe pride with oneself or a situation</li> <li>Used to describe feeling full after a meal</li> <li>Used to describe annoyance with someone</li> <li>Used to describe feeling uncomfortable</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is a jumper?</h3> <ul> <li>A knitted top with long sleeves</li> <li>Someone who cuts into the queue</li> <li>Someone who makes false statements</li> <li>A train driver</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s another word for man?</h3> <ul> <li>Bloke</li> <li>Lass</li> <li>Bonnie</li> <li>Ace</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which picture would you associate with rubbish?</h3> <ul> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What does ‘Bob’s your uncle’ mean?</h3> <ul> <li>You’re in trouble</li> <li>It’s all done and sorted</li> <li>I don’t believe you</li> <li>It’s very expensive</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>If something is described as dodgy, it is:</h3> <ul> <li>Reliable and trustworthy</li> <li>Expensive and luxurious</li> <li>Suspicious or unsafe</li> <li>Boring and dull</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What does gutted mean?</h3> <ul> <li>Disappointed</li> <li>Excited</li> <li>Confused</li> <li>Amused</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>

Strengthen your English language skills

In this section

First, test your knowledge of UK phrases!

English language resources

Boost your English writing skills for Chevening

English grammar skills required for Chevening

Widening your English vocabulary before Chevening

Listen to the best of UK music

Test your English language level