US Citizenship Podcast

uscitizenpod: Three Questions for MLK Day
Three Citizenship Questions for MLK Day focused on the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Read/listen to the whole quiz below.

14 USCIS Questions in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This quiz matches 14 USCIS civics questions with speeches and events from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who worked for equality for all Americans and for all those who thirst for peace and justice throughout the world mp3 and pdf

Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day mp3 and pdf

A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r of Juah Sarwee from Fish Town, Liberia plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols (2017) pdf

A Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) (2018) pdf

Kahoot: Citizenship Questions in Honor of Martin Luther King, Dr Day!

Learning Chocolate: Martin Luther King Jr Day

MLK Day Special mp3

uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Resources for African-American History Month
During the month of February, we explore the connection between the USCIS History and Civics questions and African American History. We also include Citizenship, Immigration, and Gov't Resources in African Languages!

VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:

Also check out:

American English at State: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
BingoMaker: Martin Luther King, J. Bingo Cards
Bloomberg Quicktake: MLK's Family Joins Voting Rights March in Arizona (2022)
Census.gov "I Have a Dream" – Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.
Census.gov: Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday and Day of Service: January 20, 2020
CNN: MLK shares view on the filibuster in 60-year-old interview clip (1963/2022)
ELCivics.com: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lesson
ESLHolidayLessons.com: MLK Day
ESLlibrary.com: Martin Luther King Jr
ESOL Courses: A Reading about Martin Luther King Jr
ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King
ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King Jr
FIS.edu: Correct a MLK essay
ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader
ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader
MLK Institute @ Stanford: Liberation Curriculum (lesson plans and resources)

A TIME TO BREAK SILENCE: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students (free pdf)

PBS: The American Experience: Citizen King
NPG.si.edu: One Life Martin Luther King, Jr
NPS.gov: Martin Luther King Day--Plan Your Visit to a National Park!
NPS.gov: Martin Luther King Jr National Historical site, Georgia

NPS.gov: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S. National Park Service, Washington DC)

NPS: Martin Luther King Jr NPS (YouTube channel)
si: Preparing the Oath: USCIS 100:84. 100:85
state.gov: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (2022)
ThingLink: "Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Advanced ESL
Trip Hacks DC: MLK Historic Sites in Washington DC--LIVE! (2022)
UrbanIntellecturals: Stories, News, Lesson Plans, and more. Check out their new Flash cards.
USCIS: Fighting for Our Rights
USCIS: Equality and Freedom
wh.gov (Obama): Participating in a Service Project for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
wh.gov: President Biden honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2022)
wh.gov: 10th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (2021)

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Filibuster and Voting Rights

VOA News: Explainer: What is a Filibuster?

VOA Learning English: News Words: Filibuster

VOA News: Democrats Eye Major Rules Change for Debate on Voting Rights

CNN: MLK shares view on the filibuster in 60-year-old interview clip

In a video from a 1963 news conference, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. expressed that he was against the use of the filibuster because he believed a "minority of misguided senators" would use it to keep people from voting.

Bloomberg Quicktake: MLK's Family Joins Voting Rights March in Arizona (2022)

In honor of Martin Luther King Day Jr., some of his family members spent the holiday weekend in Arizona mobilizing support for federal voting rights legislation

POP QUIZ

Filibuster:

USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now?

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

USCIS 100:16. Who makes federal laws?

USCIS 100:17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

USCIS 100:18. How many U.S. Senators are there?

USCIS 100:20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*

Voting Rights:

USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

USCIS 100:49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens.

USCIS 100:54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Friday, January 14, 2022

US Citizenship Lesson 05 | 2022

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level A Practice 5 plus Freedom, Liberty, Emancipation, and Independence Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

Level A Practice 5 script
ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
Extra Practice: Hao Thi Vu: A Quick Interview for US Constitution and Citizenship Day 2014 pdf

Civics:

USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
USCIS: Geography (Intermediate); Symbols (Intermediate)' Thanksgiving (Beginning); Thanksgiving (My Immigrant Story); Thanksgiving (Intermediate)
Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos
Geography Quiz
Extra Practice: Colonial Quiz
Extra Practice: Freedom, Liberty, Emancipation, and Independence Quiz

USA Learns:

Unit 2: 2.1 Unit Introduction
Unit 3: 3.3 Early America

Learn more:

uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
VOA Learning English: US History

Thursday, January 13, 2022

US Citizenship Lesson 04 | 2022

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level A Practice 4 plus Do / Did Civics Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview

Level A Practice 4 script
ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Civics:

USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
USCIS: Geography (Intermediate); Symbols (Intermediate)' Thanksgiving (Beginning);
Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos
Geography Quiz
Extra Practice: Do/Did Quiz
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

Unit 2: 2.1 Unit Introduction
Unit 3: 3.3 Early America

Learn more:

uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
VOA Learning English: US History

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

US Citizenship Lesson 03 | 2022

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level A Practice 3 plus Numbers Civics Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview

Level A Practice 3 script
ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Civics:

USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
USCIS: Geography (Intermediate); Symbols (Intermediate)
Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos
Geography Quiz
Extra Practice: Civics Numbers
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

Unit 1: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen — 1.3 Be Prepared
Unit 3: Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice — 3.2 Geography

Learn more:

uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
VOA Learning English: US History

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

US Citizenship Lesson 02 | 2022

uscitizenpid: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level A Practice 2 plus Date Civics Questions with Nahil Ireiqat

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview

Level A Practice 2 script
ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts

Civics:

USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
USCIS: Geography (Intermediate); Symbols (Intermediate)
Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos
Geography Quiz
Extra Practice: Civics Dates

USA Learns:

Unit 1: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen — 1.2 Become a U.S. Citizen
Unit 3: Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice — 3.2 Geography

Learn more:

uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
VOA Learning English: US History

Monday, January 10, 2022

US Citizenship Lesson 01 | 2022

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level A Practice 1 plus Geography and Symbol Questions

Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview

Level A Practice 1 script
ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
ALL uscitizenpod N-400 practice scripts

Civics:

USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos
Geography Quiz

USA Learns:

Unit 1: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen — 1.1 Become a U.S. Citizen
Unit 3: Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice — 3.1 Unit Introduction

Learn more:

uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
VOA Learning English: US History

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Happy Birthday President Richard Nixon!

VOA Learning English: America's Presidents - Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon served in the US Navy (1942-1946), as US Representative (1947-1950), Senate (1950-1953), Vice President (1953-1961), and the 37th US President (1969-1974). Although he was very anti-communist, he visited and opened up diplomatic relations with China (1972) and the Soviet Union (1973). After many years of fighting, he withdrew American troops from Vietnam. He was forced to resign during (1974) when it was revealed that he tried to get information illegally from the opposing party during the 1972 election.

Learn more:

VOA Learning English: Richard Nixon
ESL Library: Richard Nixon

POP QUIZ

USCIS 100:12. What is the “rule of law”?

USCIS 100:13. Name one branch or part of the government.*

USCIS 100:14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

USCIS 100:17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

USCIS 100:32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

USCIS 100:41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

USCIS 100:78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

USCIS 100:82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

USCIS 100:83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Hamilton Cast Members Sing "Dear Theodosia"

C-SPAN: Hamilton Cast Members Sing "Dear Theodosia" on January 6th Anniversary.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduces Lin-Manuel Miranda who introduces other Hamilton cast members to sing "Dear Theodosia" on the January 6th Anniversary.

I call your attention to a new year
that brings hope for the future,
new energy to face the tasks ahead of us,
and a renewed promise to strengthen the foundations of our democracy.

We are all stewards of the American experiment
working to pass down to our children and our grandchildren
a more perfect union
that treats all its citizens with fairness and equity.

We should never take our rights and liberties for granted
and we must remain committed to finding
a way forward together.

I believe no challenge is worth
abandoning our efforts to unite as Americans.
We'll keep working generation after generation
until we reach that someday, someday.

--Lin Manuel Miranda

Learn more:

POP QUIZ

USCIS 100:47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

USCIS 100:53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

USCIS 100:61. Why did the colonists fight the British?

USCIS 100:67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*

Friday, January 7, 2022

Happy Birthday President Millard Fillmore!

VOA Learning English: America's Presidents - Millard Fillmore

Before he was vice president, Millard Fillmore served as a US Representative from New York. In 1849, Fillmore elected as Zachary Taylor's vice president. As vice president, Fillmore was in charge of the United States Senate while it was fighting over a decision about slavery in Texas and New Mexico.

In July 1850, Taylor died and Fillmore succeeded him as the 13th US President (July 9, 1850 – March 3, 1853).

As president, Fillmore signed the Compromise of 1850. Although, the Compromise of 1850 tried to make peace between the northern states and the southern states, soon they were fighting again which led to the Civil War. His decision to sign the Compromise of 1850 made many of the people in his own party upset at him. They stopped him from running for president in 1852.

One important thing hat he did: he started the first library at the White House.

Learn more:

VOA Learning English: Millard Fillmore
ESL Library: Millard Fillmore (subscription required)

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:16. Who makes federal laws?

USCIS 100:17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

USCIS 100:22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

USCIS 100:23. Name your U.S. Representative.

USCIS 100:30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

USCIS 100:33. Who signs bills to become laws?

USCIS 100:34. Who vetoes bills?

USCIS 100:68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

USCIS 100:74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

USCIS 100:93. Name one state that borders Mexico.

Thursday, January 6, 2022

A Year after January 6

VOA News: A Year after January 6

A year after the January 6 Capitol riot, former President Donald Trump continues to insist that the 2020 vote was rigged. In recent months, the former president has pushed Republicans in state legislatures to change election laws. VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell reports from Washington.

VOA News: On Anniversary of Capitol Siege, Biden Lays Blame on Trump

US president delivers a forceful speech in defense of American democracy, blaming Republicans for continuing to spread the false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen

C-SPAN: President Biden on January 6th U.S. Capitol Attack Anniversary

President Biden speaks on the first anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He delivers his remarks in Statuary Hall in the Capitol.

C-SPAN: Vice President Kamala Harris on January 6th Anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the first anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now?

USCIS 100:47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

USCIS 100:54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*

USCIS 100:97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?*

USCIS 100:98. What is the name of the national anthem?

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Timeline: 2020 Election and Aftermath

VOANews: Timeline: 2020 Election and Aftermath

POP QUIZ

USCIS 100:14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

USCIS 100:15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

USCIS 100:16. Who makes federal laws?

USCIS 100:17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

USCIS 100:26. We elect a President for how many years?

USCIS 100:27. In what month do we vote for President?*

USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

USCIS 100:29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

USCIS 100:35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

USCIS 100:36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Hundreds Await Trial for Role in Capitol Insurrection

VOANews: Hundreds Await Trial for Role in Capitol Insurrection

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:12. What is the “rule of law”?

USCIS 100:18. How many U.S. Senators are there?

USCIS 100:19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

USCIS 100:20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*

USCIS 100:21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

USCIS 100:22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

USCIS 100:23. Name your U.S. Representative.

USCIS 100:24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

USCIS 100:25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

USCIS 100:37. What does the judicial branch do?

Monday, January 3, 2022

Light Up 2022: New Year, New US Citizen!

uscitizenpod: Light Up 2022: New Year, New US Citizen!

This is the first practice Citizenship interview in 2022 with my student, Peter Yuan. Later, he answers every third civics question. Happy New Year! 新年快樂

Sunday, January 2, 2022

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony Aboard USS Constitution

US Navy: U.S. Naturalization Ceremony Aboard USS Constitution

BOSTON (June 30, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday gives remarks during a naturalization ceremony aboard USS Constitution. “The United States is and will forever be a nation of immigrants,” said Gilday. “Your stories- and the cultures, customs, and traditions you bring to America- exemplify that we have more to unite us than to divide us.” (U.S. Navy Video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released)

Learn More:

N-400

n-400r-12k Attachment to the US Constitution
n-400r-18 Oath of Allegiance

USCIS 100:53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

▪ give up loyalty to other countries

▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

▪ obey the laws of the United States

▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)

▪ be loyal to the United States

Saturday, January 1, 2022

New Year! New Citizen!

New Year's Day

A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (2015/2016) mp3 / pdf
New Year, New US Citizen (2018) audiogram
New Year, New Citizen with Dr. Patricia Hernandez (2021) video
New Year, New Citizenship Interview with Teacher Lisa Lau (2013) video
wh.gov: A New Year's Message from President Biden (2022) video
VOA Learning English: Words and Their Stories: What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean? (New Year's Eve song) (2019)