Virtual Tutoring

To help you prepare for your interview, the Somerville Public Library offers FREE Virtual Citizenship Tutoring. Tutoring usually takes 10-12 weeks and covers the Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Civics portions of the citizenship interview. We cannot help you fill out your N-400 application or answer any legal questions about your case, but we can refer you to local organizations who can help.

If you are interested in working with a Citizenship Tutor to help you prepare for your interview, please contact
Brigid Pigott
Email: bpigott@somervillema.gov
WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684
Office: 617.623.5000 x.2935

Independent Study

If you would like to study independently:

• Study the list of Simplified 100 Questions List (PDF) or the USCIS version of 100 Civics Questions (PDF).
• Make sure that you can pronounce, recognize, and write all of the vocabulary words on the reading (PDF) and writing (PDF) lists.
• You can also check out Citizenship Books at the library.
• Review your answers to questions on N-400 Application.
• Be sure to know all of the vocabulary on the N-400 Application. You may be asked the definitions of some words found in the N-400 application.
  • N-400 Part 12 Vocabulary (PDF)
  • N-400 Part 12 Vocabulary (Videos)

Resources for Independent Study

• Sign up for a free Citizenship Course on USA Learns or USA Hello.
• Check out the USCIS Citizenship Resource Center.
• Find translations and videos to the 100 Civics Questions on USA Hello.
• Download the free USCIS Civics app on the Apple Store or Google Play to help you study the 100 civics questions.