U.S. Citizenship Lesson 12 | 2024

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 2 + "Twos" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-2
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Twos"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 11 | 2024

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 1 + "Ones" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C1
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Ones"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more
8. VOA Learning English: US History

199 new US citizens sworn in during San Antonio ceremony

KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source: 199 new US citizens sworn in during San Antonio ceremony 

They hailed from around the world, including quadruplet brothers from Mexico!

In a Big Election Year, Media Must Build Trust, Fight Disinformation

 

VOA News: In a Big Election Year, Media Must Build Trust, Fight Disinformation 

With more than 40 countries including the U.S. holding national elections in 2024, analysts say artificial intelligence, disinformation and journalism safety will be the biggest issues for newsrooms. VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit reports.

Learn more:

• American English at State: 
• Media Literacy | video playlist
• Journalism | video playlist
• Reporters without Borders
• VOA Press Freedom
• VOA Learning English News Literacy
• TALK2US: News Literacy
• News Literacy Lesson 1: Real News vs. Fake News
• News Literacy Lesson 2: Verification, Independence, Accountability
• News Literacy Lesson 3: Establishing the Truth
• News Literacy Lesson 4: Balance, Fairness
• News Literacy Lesson 5: Quality of News Reports
• News Literacy Lesson 6: News and Social Media

POP QUIZ

• USCIS 100:6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?* Question 6 Audio (MP3, 313.28 KB)
• USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Question 51 Audio (MP3, 426.66 KB)
• USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Question 55 Audio (MP3, 681.01 KB)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 10 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 5 and Civics Questions about Independence

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B1
• Interview B2
• Interview B3
• Interview B4
• Interview B5
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Independence Quiz
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 09 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 4 and Random Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B4
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Random Questions Set 1
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.3 Information about You 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

US Citizenship Lesson 08 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 3 + Civic Names & Positions Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B3
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Civics Name
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice 
• 2.3 Information about You 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

US Citizenship Lesson 07 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 2 and Random Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B2
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• PDFs
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Random Questions Set 2
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

US Citizenship Lesson 06 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 1 + Historical Names & Symbols Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B1
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Historic Names
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

Preview of the 2024 Presidential Election

 

VOA News: Biden Targets Trump in Speech Defending Democracy as ‘Sacred Cause’ 

Focusing heavily on the threat he says former US President Donald Trump poses to American democracy, President Joe Biden kicked off his reelection campaign by pledging to make the defense of the country’s democratic system the central theme of his 2024 campaign and potential second term. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

POP QUIZ

USCIS 100:12. What is the “rule of law”? Question 12 Audio (MP3, 329.98 KB)

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?* Question 45 Audio (MP3, 190.3 KB)

USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now? Question 46 Audio (MP3, 374.84 KB)

USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Question 48 Audio (MP3, 468.03 KB)

USCIS 100:49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* Question 49 Audio (MP3, 264.82 KB)

USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens. Question 50 Audio (MP3, 242.42 KB)

USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Question 51 Audio (MP3, 426.66 KB)

USCIS 100:52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Question 52 Audio (MP3, 237.95 KB)

USCIS 100:53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? Question 53 Audio (MP3, 578.79 KB)

USCIS 100:54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?* Question 54 Audio (MP3, 179.3 KB)

54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?* Question 54 Audio (MP3, 179.3 KB)

55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Question 55 Audio (MP3, 681.01 KB)

A Year of Chinese Migrants and Tensions for Chinese in US

 

VOA News: A Year of Chinese Migrants and Tensions for Chinese in US 

While geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington were high this year, Chinese students and migrants are still coming to the United States, with more crossing the border than ever before. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee has more on what the environment in the U.S. was like in 2023.

Stop AAPI Hate: If you have experienced a racist act, or witnessed a racist act, please take five minutes to fill out our safe and confidential reporting form, available in 15 languages.

US Citizenship Lesson 05 | 2024

 

 

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:

1. uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for US Constitution and Citizenship Week
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
4. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
5. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
6. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
7. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
8. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
9. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
10. VOA Learning English: US History

US Citizenship Lesson 04 | 2024

 

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:

1. uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for US Constitution and Citizenship Week
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
4. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
5. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
6. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
7. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
8. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
9. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
10. VOA Learning English: US History

US Citizenship Lesson 03 | 2024

 

 

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:

1. uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for US Constitution and Citizenship Week
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
4. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
5. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
6. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
7. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
8. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
9. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
10. VOA Learning English: US History

US Citizenship Lesson 02 | 2024

 

 

uscitizenpod: 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:

1. uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for US Constitution and Citizenship Week
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
4. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
5. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
6. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
7. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
8. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
9. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
10. VOA Learning English: US History

US Citizenship Lesson 01 | 2024

 

 

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: (email teacher for class key)

• Unit 1:  Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen — 1.1 Become a U.S. Citizen
• Unit 2: N-400 Interview Practice | 2.1 Unit Introduction | 2.2 Questions and Short Answers
• Unit 3:  Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice — 3.1 Unit Introduction 

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for US Constitution and Citizenship Week
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
4. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
5. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
6. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
7. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
8. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
9. USA Learns English, US Citizenship, Access America, Health Care Jobs, and more!
10. VOA Learning English: US History