Us Citizenship Podcast

Today we will listen to Questions 42-43 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 42-43 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 42-43: Germany ItalyJapanAlaska Dictation Sentences Only Congress can declare war.There are 50 states in the Union.

Today we will listen to Questions 40-41 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 40-41 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 40-41: Original 13 ColoniesPatrick Henry Dictation Sentences The American flag has thirteen stripes. The people have a voice in government.  

Today we will review the 96 questions and the 100 questions about President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln.  You can get a copy of the handout here.

Today we will review the 96Qs (45) and the new 100Q (48, 84, 85, 100) related to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  You can get the MLK Day handout here.  Check out: EL Civics: MLK MLK CenterSimple Wikipedia: MLK VOA News: MLK Remembered

Today we will listen to our tenth practice interview from Xuan Do (Hanoi, Vietnam).  These are simple questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks! 

Today we will review the 96Qs (50, 53, 68, 69, 70) and the new 100Q (10, 58, 59, 87, 100) related to Thanksgiving. Handouts: Thanksgiving mp3Q50 and 53 Class HandoutQ68-70 Class HandoutThanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs & new 100QsThanksgiving Quiz Answers (Qs with answers--perfect for practice)Thanksgiving Cloze Essay Dictation: All people want to be free.Many people come to America for freedom. There are many links listed on the handouts.  Of special interest are: ELCivics: Thanksgiving                  ELCivics.com: The 13 Original ColoniesESLPodcast 91 – Thanksgiving  HeadsUp English: Thanksgiving TimePage: 13 Original Colonies Time Line VOANews: Thanksgiving Day: Filled With Family Traditions and, Oh Yes, FoodVOANews: American History Series: A Clash of Cultures in the New World     

Today we will listen to Questions 38-39 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 38-39 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 36-39: Speaker of the HouseChief Justice Dictation Sentences The House and Senate are parts of Congress.The people have a voice in government. You can get more info about the Speaker of the House and the Chief Justice from ELCivics: The Capitol Building EL Civics: The Supreme Court Simple Wiki: Speaker of the House  Simple Wiki: Supreme Court  

Today we will listen to Questions 36-37 plus M-638 comments.  You can download individual State Handouts 36-37 (see below) to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q36-37: CapitolGovernor Dictation Sentences The United States of America has fifty states.There are fifty states in the Union. You can get more info about State Capitals and Governors from ELCivics.com: 50 States State Maps: 50 states Wikipedia: List of US Governors Wikipedia: State Capitals (detailed!) Simple Wiki: State Capitals Individual State Handouts for Q36-37: AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaWashington Check back for more states.  If you need a state handout quickly, email uscitizenpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!

Get the new 100 Questions here!  More info coming soon!

Today we will listen to Questions 34-35 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 34-35 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 34-35: Constitution Bill of Rights Dictation Sentences The Constitution is the supreme law of our land. He knows how to a ride a bike. You can get more info about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights from EL Civics: The US Constitution NCC: Explore the Constitution Simple Wiki: The US Constitution

Today we will listen to Questions 32-33 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 32-33 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 32-33: Judicial BranchSupreme CourtLaw Dictation Sentences There are three branches of government.He has a very big dog. You can get more info about the Executive Branch from EL Civics: The Supreme Court Simple Wiki: The Supreme Court VOA The Supreme Court

Today we will listen to Questions 30-31 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 30-31 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 25-27: Executive Branch President Dictation Sentences The President is elected every four years.He came to live with his brother. You can get more info about the Executive Branch from EL Civics: The White House VOA: The Road to the 2008 US Elections The White House: Presidents Simple Wiki: US Executive Branch Wikipedia: US Presidential Elections  

Today we will listen to a reminder about the new USCIS fees starting July 30, 2007.Here's a Class Handout: Summary of the New Fees. Here is another Class Handout: "Sending Your N-400 to USCIS". Please note that there are four pages: one page for each USCIS Service Center in California, Texas, Nebraska, and Vermont. Please confirm that you are using the correct page for your state. Originally, I put the information for all four USCIS Service Centers and their assigned states on a single sheet of paper. When I gave the single sheet of paper to my students, they became confused. The print was too tiny and there was too much information. I re-formatted the information and printed the Summary of the New Fees on the first side and Sending Your N-400 to USCIS on the second side. I printed the information on color paper so they can find this paper quickly and easily.  Many students took extra copies home for their family and friends. Also, please check out the new online video from USCIS "Promise of Freedom"--a twelv

Today we will listen to our ninth practice interview David Bian (Tianjin, China).  These are basic questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Advanced Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks!

Today we will listen to our eighth practice interview Wei Zhang (Beijing, China).  These are basic questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Basic Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks!

Today we will listen to our seventh practice interview from Juana Ortega(Las Margaritas, Jalisco, Mexico).  These are simple questions are based on the N-400.  You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here.  Visit us at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com for the show notes.  Thanks! 

Today's podcast will feature questions related to the current USCIS 96qs and the Pilot Questions. The Pilot Questions have been revised There are now 142 questions.  Two questions were removed related to the minimum wage and battles of the American Revolution.  Topics were added to organize the questions and some of the questions have been rearranged.  Questions have been marked for Senior Citizens older that 65 and have been legal permanent residents for more than 20 years. You can get the reformated USCIS 142 here. You can get the reformated USCIS 142Qs for Senior Citizens here. You can get the M-638 Quick Civics Lessons in English here. You can get the M-638 Quick Civics Lessons in Spanish here.

Today we will listen to Questions 28-29 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 28-29 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for Q28-29: Legislative BranchCongressHouse of Representatives You can get more info about the House of Representatives from Simple Wikipedia: House of RepresentativesWikipedia: 110th CongressNational Atlas: Congressional DistrictsHouse of Representatives: Find Your RepresentativeUSPS Zip Code + 4 Lookup (to help you find your US Rep)VOA THIS IS AMERICA #1061 Census of 2000

Today we will listen to Questions 25-27 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 25-27 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.  Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 25-27: Legislative BranchCongressSenate You can get more info about the US Senate from Simple Wikipedia: US Senate Wikipedia: US Senate US Senate: Historical Minutes (excellent short stories)  

Today we will listen to Questions 21-24 plus M-638 comments.  You can download the Class Handout 21-24 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.    Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers.  The key words for 21-24:   Legislative BranchCongressSenateHouse of Representatives You can get more info about the Congress and Legislative Branch from Simple Wikipedia: Congress Wikipedia: Congress Government Guide: Elected Officials Government Guide: Summary of Current BillsEL/Civics: Capitol Hill   You can listen to all the 96 Questions at uscitizenpod.blogspot.com.