Us Citizenship Podcast

I am very excited to announce a new online citizenship prep course: USALearns Citizenship which was developed by the Sacramento Office of Education in conjuncture with USCIS and the California State Library. This course is FREE and is available at www.USALearns.org The course is divide into four parts: Part 1 reviews eligibility requirements. Part 2 reviews the vocabulary and grammar structures associated with the N-400 Application for Naturalization. Part 3 reviews the history, government, and geography material plus the terms and grammar associated with the USCIS Civics test, known as "The 100 Questions." Plus it reviews the vocabulary for the Reading and Spelling test. Part 4 reviews the interview skills, such as small talk and clarification questions. It also gives you a preview of your new life as an American citizen when you apply for your passport or sponsor family members to immigrate to the United States. USALearns Citizenship is perfect for the classroom or directed-self study. Also check out their

Today we are going to listen to Linda Chen's Second Practice Citizenship Interview. This time we did not use a script; I simply reviewed her N-400 Application for Naturalization. Listen to her first interview here: A Casual Citizenship Interview with Mrs Chen (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/2017-casual-interview.mp3 After the interview, Mrs Chen and I talk about the Taiwanese language and the importance of passing on our language and heritage to our children. You can download pdfs of the interview and quiz at uscitizenpod.com A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016) pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb  vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/kaekRV USCIS 100 Remix Quiz: Twos" 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92 http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/q02s.pdf   LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast US Citizenship Podcast Show website http://uscitizenpod.libsyn.com/ Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/uscitizen

Columbus Day is a US federal holiday that is celebrated on the second Monday of October. Columbus Day remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday that celebrates the native peoples of North America. It began as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples Day promotes Native American culture and history. The Columbian Exchange was a widespread exchange of people, crops, and animals between the people of the "Old World" (Europe, Africa,and Asia) and the "New World" (North, Central, and South America) Tobacco, Cocoa, Maize, Tomatoes, and Potatoes came from the "New World." So do Avocados, Beans, Peanuts, Squash, and Turkeys. Wheat, Coffee, Horses, Rice, and Sugar came from the "Old World." So do Apples, Bananas, Cattle, Chickens, and Pigs. Celebrate our Common Table! Pop Quiz: Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Name one American Indian tribe in the Unite

Today we are going to listen to Citizenship quiz in honor of Puerto Rico. Other quizzes for Hispanic heritage month have included Puerto Rican heros such as baseball player and philantropist Roberto Clemente, who died bringing disaster relief to earthquake victims, and Congressman Luis Vicente Gutiérrez, a tireless advocate for immigration reform. Today's extra-long quiz has twenty-five questions featuring the Columbus and Taino, historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, modern Puerto Rican politicians such as San Juan’s mayor, Carmen Yulín Cruz, and musical genius, Lin-Manuel Miranda. However today's podcast is ten questions that focuss on the life and work of one Puerto Rican, Isabel González.  Let's get started ¡Viva Boricua! A Citizenship Quiz In Honor of Puerto Rico  quiz pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/quiz-puerto-rico.pdf   LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast US Citizenship Podcast Show website http://uscitizenpod.libsyn.com/ US Citizenship Podcast Daily blog: http://www.uscitizenpod.com/ Download o

Three new US Citizens, Bhavna (India), Lino (Mexico), and Ho Lien (Vietnam) celebrate freedom of speech and speak out in honor of International Podcast Day!   Voices of New U.S. Citizens podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/voices-of-newUScitizens.mp3    A Quick Citizenship Interview with Bhavna podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/quick-interview-01.mp3    N-400r Part 12 Overview Quiz Number 2 Podcast with Bhavna podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/n-400r-part-11-02.mp3    Bhavna's “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N 400r video: https://youtu.be/HqwY5c41SZg    Bhavna talks about her Oath Ceremony at the Campbell Heritage Theater video: https://youtu.be/XJFlhIC1HU0    Lino's Practice Citizenship Interview video: https://youtu.be/GrwVBoS_r7U    Lino habla de su entrevista de Ciudadanía video: https://youtu.be/WgHFDE62IwA  LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast US Citizenship Podcast Show website http://uscitizenpod.libsyn.com/ US Citizenship Podcast Daily blog: h

Every week, we bring you practice interviews, quizzes, resources, and the latest news that help you get ready for your US citizenship interview. Today we are going to listen to out fourth Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to Oct 15). The first three quizzes were multiple choice, but this quiz is a bit different. You will hear three readings: short, medium, and long about Hispanic-American history, and then you will answer ten USCIS civics questions. Make sure you download the pdf to follow along and check the show notes for the answers. Let's get started. pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/hispanic-heritage-month-quiz-4.pdf   1. There were 13 original states. Name three. (64) New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire 2. Who is the “Father of Our Country”? (69) George Washington 3. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* (49) serve on a jury 4. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? (84) civil rights (movement) 5. What is the

Every week, we bring you practice interviews, quizzes, resources, and the latest news that help you get ready for your US citizenship interview. Today we are going to close-out constitution and citizenship week with a quick civics quiz celebrating the birthday of a great American city, Milpitas, CA. But before we begin, I would like to do a quick review of some of the resources posted this week, all of which are available on uscitizenpod.com. Sept 16 A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions pdf: https://goo.gl/XPCNgd podcast: https://goo.gl/s3b4Jd video: https://youtu.be/Ih8cW8ByHdo Sept 17 Citizenship Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Day blogpost: http://bit.ly/USConstWeek Sept 18 How to Study for Your U.S. Citizenship Interview (English and Cantonese) video: https://youtu.be/46HaxnUU6c0 Sept 19 Milpitas Adult School celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Week! This culminated a four week introduction the topics of Citizenship, the Constitution, civil

Teacher Lisa Lau talks abput the importance of the Bill of Rights and how to study for your Citizenship Interview (English and Cantonese). Other interviews with Teacher Lisa Lau: New Year, New Citizen (2013) mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/interview-17.mp3 mp4: https://youtu.be/1uEASCrNacU 01 Principles of American Democracy USCIS 100:01-12 (2014) mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/2014-01-12.mp3 The Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions (2016) mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/bill-of-rights-interview.mp3 pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/bill-or-rights-quiz-2.pdf A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions (2017) pdf: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/bill-of-rights-interview-mini.pdf mo3: https://goo.gl/s3b4Jd mp4: https://youtu.be/Ih8cW8ByHdo More Citizenship Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week http://bit.ly/USConstWeek

A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12 plus Civics Questions pdf: https://goo.gl/XPCNgd More Citizenship Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Week http://bit.ly/USConstWeek The Bill of Rights and the N-400 Part 12: The 1st Amendment protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, right of peaceable assembly, and the right to petition the government. N-400 Part 12:12. Have you ever persecuted any person because of his race, religion, national origin, membership in a particular group, or political opinion? The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms in order to provide communal security. N-400 Part 12:48. If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the US? The 3rd Amendment protects the right of private property in times of peace and war. N-400 Part 12:17b. Did you ever help any group that used a weapon against any person or threatened to do so? The 4th Amendment protects against illegal search, seizure, or arrest. N-400 Part 12:23

In June 2012, President Obama issued an excutive order Called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA gives work, school, deporation relief to undocumented youth. DACA was issued after the failure of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. On Sept. 5, 2017. at the behest of current president, the Department of Homeland Security, initiated the phase out of DACA. DHS will provide a limited, six-month window during which it will consider certain requests for DACA and applications for work authorization, under specific parameters. Frequently Asked Questions: Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Q7: Once an individual’s DACA expires, will their case be referred to ICE for enforcement purposes? A7: Information provided to USCIS in DACA requests will not be proactively provided to ICE and CBP for the purpose of immigration enforcement proceedings, unless the requestor meets the criteria for the issuance of a Notice To Appear or a referral to ICE under the criteria set

Today we are going to listen to Nada Anasseri, a teacher and administrator from Sutter County Adult Education in Yuba City, California. We are going to practice the 5th interview from my new book, US Citizenship Bootcamp. This interview focuses on the vocabulary related to identification, travel, claim, vote, taxes, crime, deported, and attachment to the Constitution, plus 6 civics questions. After the interview, Nada talks about the educational opportunities offered at Sutter County One Stop's Adult Education Program. At the end of the interview, we havefurther comments about summer and look forward to Eid al-Adha. Let's get started! For further info,see: Adult Education | Sutter One Stop | Yuba City, CA https://www.sutteronestop.com/adult-education Labor Day: Citizenship? WE CAN DO IT! Labor Day Podcast mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/labor-day-podcast.mp3 pdf: http://bit.ly/1vDflrL Citizenship Interview Quiz for Presidents’ Week 2017: Safa Aldabyani (Sana'a, Yemen) pdf: https://goo.gl/A5dfam I

Every week, we bring you practice interviews, quizzes, resources, and the latest news that help you get ready for your US citizenship interview. Today we are going to listen to Francisco Pinedo a teacher and administrator from Soledad Adult School. We are going to practice the 9th interview from my new book, US Citizenship Bootcamp. This interview focuses on the vocabulary related to military service which can be a difficult conversation. Just as a person was a good soldier in the country of their birth, so can the same person be a good citizen in their chosen country, the United States. Also, we depart a little bit from the interview script to have an extended conversation about registering for the Selective Service, a potentially problematic topic for men who come to the United States when they were young. At the end of the interview, we include further comments about Selective Service in English and Spanish.   Note from SSS.gov: "The Selective Service System has not now, or in the past, collected or shared

Jennifer and Jeane demonstrate a Naturalization Interview from US Citizenship Bootcamp and make final comments about both of their books. US Citizenship Bootcamp and She Built Ships During WWII are available from ESLPublishing.com. Listen to all the episodes about the NEW paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Mon 8/14/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 1 of 5: Introduction Tue 8/15/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 2 of 5: Vocabulary Wed 8/16/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 3 of 5: She Built Ships in World War II Thu 8/17/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 4 of 5: Mini-Dialogues about Work Fri 8/18/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 5 of 5: The Interview Listen to all our podcasts at uscitizenpod.libsyn.com. Subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube. Download the US Citizenship Podcast at the Apple or Google Play stores. Keep up with the latest citizenship news and resources at www.uscitizenpod.com  

Jennifer and Jeane demonstrate two mini-dialogues from US Citizenship Bootcamp about Financial Support and Work of National Importance Under Civilian Directions by using examples from She Built Ships During WWII. US Citizenship Bootcamp and She Built Ships During WWII are available from ESLPublishing.com. Listen to all the episodes about the NEW paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Mon 8/14/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 1 of 5: Introduction Tue 8/15/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 2 of 5: Vocabulary Wed 8/16/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 3 of 5: She Built Ships in World War II Thu 8/17/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 4 of 5: Mini-Dialogues about Work Fri 8/18/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 5 of 5: The Interview Listen to all our podcasts at uscitizenpod.libsyn.com. Subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube. Download the US Citizenship Podcast at the Apple or Google Play stores. Keep up with the latest citizenship news and resources at www.u

Jennifer Gagliardi interviews author Jeane Slone about She Built Ships During WWII, a historical novel about the courageous women welders who built ships while their husbands fought in World War II. The women overcome racism and sexism as they do work of national importance under civilian direction in the Richmond Shipyards. Along with US Citizenship Bootcamp, She Built Ships During WWII is also available from ESLPublishing.com in an ESL edition with a workbook. Listen to all the episodes about the NEW paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Mon 8/14/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 1 of 5: Introduction Tue 8/15/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 2 of 5: Vocabulary Wed 8/16/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 3 of 5: She Built Ships in World War II(corrected) Thu 8/17/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 4 of 5: Mini-Dialogues about Work Fri 8/18/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 5 of 5: The Interview Listen to all our podcasts at uscitizenpod.libsyn.com. Subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast

Jeane Slone interviews author Jennifer Gagliardi about the vocabulary exercises in the new paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Exercises and Quizzes to Pass the Naturalization Interview (Updated August 2017) available from ESLPublishing.com Download a free pdf the Interview 8 Vocabulary Exercises from US Citizenship Bootcamp. The NEW PAPERBACK EDITION of US Citizenship Bootcamp is available from ESLPublishing.com Listen to all the episodes about the NEW paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Mon 8/14/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 1 of 5: Introduction Tue 8/15/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 2 of 5: Vocabulary Wed 8/16/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 3 of 5: She Built Ships in World War II Thu 8/17/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 4 of 5: Mini-Dialogues about Work Fri 8/18/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 5 of 5: The Interview   Listen to of all our podcasts at uscitizenpod.libsyn.com. Subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube Download US

Jeane Slone interviews author Jennifer Gagliardi about the new paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Exercises and Quizzes to Pass the Naturalization Interview (Updated August 2017). Prepare for the US Citizenship interview by completing a series of 10 interviews based on the USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (rev 03/26/16). The first interview includes 10 simple questions; the subsequent interviews gradually introduce new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Includes vocabulary and civics quizzes, 2 glossaries, Citizenship resources, a new chapter about the Oath of Allegiance and more! The NEW PAPERBACK EDITION of US Citizenship Bootcamp is available from ESLPublishing.com Listen to all the episodes about the NEW paperback edition of US Citizenship Bootcamp: Mon 8/14/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 1 of 5: Introduction Tue 8/15/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 2 of 5: Vocabulary Wed 8/16/2017 US Citizenship Bootcamp Episode 3 of 5: She Built Ships in World War II Thu 8/17/2017 US Citiz

Yesterday I got the news that one of my long-time students, Annie Lau, passed her citizenship interview. So today we are going to listen to her last practice interview. This interview was based on our "Regular Citizenship Interview" and includes random civics questions. You can also watch an earlier interview with Annie on our YouTube channel. Episodes of US Citizenship Podcast are now available on the uscitizenpod YouTube channel where you will find more videos from our Summer School ESL/Citizenship at Milpitas Adult Education. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher,or simply download out free app for the Apple or Google Play stores. More News: The new paperback edition of my book, US Citizenship Bootcamp hasbeen published! You can get the ebook now from Apple iBook or Smashwords. However, the new paperback is a big improvement over the ebook: each chapter has picture and definition vocabulary quizzes plus an expanded chapter about the Oath of Allegiance. Order the book from ESLPublishing.com. I wi

Today we are going to listen to a couple from Shanghai responding to two new versions of the Easy Interview--15 questions based on the N-400 plus some civics questions.  These interviews are part of the Round-Robin series of interviews and listening quizzes that will be release Labor Day 2016.   Episodes of US Citizenship Podcast are now available on Stitcher plus the uscitizenpod YouTube channel where you will find more videos from our Summer School ESL/Citizenship at Milpitas Adult Education.   More News: I just received the proof for the new paperback edition of my book, US Citizenship Bootcamp.  Prepare for the US Citizenship interview by completing a series of 10 interviews based on the USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (rev 03/26/16). The first interview includes 10 simple questions; the subsequent interviews gradually introduce new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Includes civics quizzes, 2 glossaries, Citizenship resources, and more!   You can get the ebook now from Apple iBook or Smashwords.

I started US Citizenship Podcast in 2007 because many of my students were unable attend class regularly because of family responsibilities. In summer, the reverse is true: many schools are closed and citizenship programs are hiatus. so I want to start off this episode with one of the very best ways about how to prepare for your Citizenship Interview: HINT: Notice things around you that are ANSWERS on the Citizenship Test-- then try to remember the QUESTIONS. This could be as easy as opening your wallet: take out your driver's license and see how many N-400 questions you can answer simply from the info on your driver's license. You may have credit cards that get you points for airline tickets for your next trip, photos of your family, a paycheck stub, and a parking ticket. Money, especially coins, is not only useful to review the presidents but geography as well. Today's pdf of the geography quiz takes the HINT a bit further: street signs, store and restraunt signs, a kid wearing a sports jersey, a car with th