US Citizenship Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Q40-41: USCIS 96 Questions 40-41: Original 13 Colonies, Patrick Henry Feb 26, 2008

Show notes

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 Colonies
Patrick Henry

Dictation Sentences

The American flag has thirteen stripes.
The people have a voice in government.

Presidents Day Special! Feb 18, 2008

Show notes

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.

MLK Day Special! Jan 18, 2008

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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:

Interview-10: Simple Citizenship Interview--Xuan Do Jan 17, 2008

Show notes

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!

Thanksgiving Special! Nov 18, 2007

Show notes

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 mp3
Q50 and 53 Class Handout
Q68-70 Class Handout
Thanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs & new 100Qs
Thanksgiving 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 Colonies
ESLPodcast 91 – Thanksgiving
HeadsUp English: Thanksgiving
TimePage: 13 Original Colonies Time Line
VOANews: Thanksgiving Day: Filled With Family Traditions and, Oh Yes, Food
VOANews: American History Series: A Clash of Cultures in the New World

Maria and the Rude Examiner Nov 03, 2007

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This story is based on a true incident: Maria and the Rude Examiner.

Citizenship ABC PowerPoint Nov 02, 2007

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Here is a new Citizenship ABC PowerPoint presentation from US Citizenship Podcast.

The Constitution PowerPoint Presentation Nov 02, 2007

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Here is a new Constitution PowerPoint Presentation from US CitizenshipPodcast.

Q38-39: USCIS 96 Questions 38-39: Speaker of the House, Chief Justice Oct 26, 2007

Show notes

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 House
Chief 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

Q36-37: USCIS 96 Questions 36-37: Capital, Governor Oct 20, 2007

Show notes

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: