U.S. Citizenship and English Practice

Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with reading, writing, civics questions, and N-400 personal information practice.

What is the Citizenship Test?

Posted on Author teacherericPosted in About Citizenship

What are the 4 parts of the citizenship interview?

  • Civics:
    • History, Government, People, Places
    • “New test”
      • If someone applied for Citizenship after October 20, 2025
    • “Old test”
      • If someone applied for Citizenship before October 20, 2025 (their receipt date must be before it)
  • Reading:
    • 1 short question / 3 opportunities
    • Short, easy words
    • Can the officer understand you?
  • Writing
    • 1 short sentence / 3 opportunities
    • Write it on the computer tablet
    • Spelling and small mistakes are ok
    • Can the officer understand you?
  • N-400 Personal Questions
    • Questions from your application for citizenship
    • The officer will check your information
    • Test of English:
      • Can you use English to communicate?
      • Do you understand the questions and your answers

Questions:

  • What part is easy for you?
  • What English skills do you need in each part?
  • How can you practice?
  • What part do you need help with?