Resource Guides: Citizenship Resources at Edmonds College and Beyond: Prepare for the Test & Interview

Learn More about United States Culture & History

Culture Grams - United States
Learn more about American political, cultural, economic and social institutions and traditions.
*Available to Edmonds College students"

Study Guides in the Edmonds College Library

Barron's U. S. Citizenship Test, 8th Edition
Call Number: JK1758.A62 2014
Learn about the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test
Call Number: JK 1758.L43 2016
Pass the New Citizenship Test Third Edition
Call Number: JK1758.T76 2014
Study Guide for the US Citizenship Test in English and Spanish
Call Number: JK 1758.S94 2015
Voices of Freedom: English and Civics for U.S. Citizenship
Call Number: JK1758.B585 2010

Prepare for the test!

Preparing for the Oath
This easy-to-use study guide is for the civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test. Here you can learn about U. S. history and government and practice for the test.
Citizenship Resource Center
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Civics Test (2008 version)
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Civics Test (2020 version)
Only a small portion of applicants may have the choice to take the 2020 version of the Civics Test.
If you filed your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, on or after December 1, 2020, and before March 1, 2021, and were scheduled for your initial examination (interview) before April 19, 2021, you may choose to take the 2008 or 2020 civics test as you go through the naturalization process. All others will be required to take the 2008 civics test. (from the website)

Study for the Civics Test in Your Native Language

Click the links below to find study guides for the 100 Civics questions and answers in languages other than English.

Free Help in Preparing for the Citizenship Process

The following resources offer free help to individuals studying for the Citizenship exam.

Seattle Public Library, Central Downtown Seattle (SPL)
Phone: 206-386-4636
City of Seattle New Citizen Program
Get Free Help Applying for Citizenship
Includes links to online resources for help in preparing for the exam.

Build English Conversation Skills at TALK TIME

The Following public libraries offer Talk Time, which is an opportunity to practice English conversation with other learners of English. Free, and no registration required. Call or visit to double-check the times listed below:

Edmonds Library (Sno-Isle)
Fridays, 10:00am-11:30am
Phone: 425-771-1933
Lynnwood Library (Sno-Isle)
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Phone: 425-778-2148
Mountlake Terrace Library (Sno-Isle)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Phone: 425-776-8722
Mukilteo Library (Sno-Isle)
Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Phone: 425-493-8202
Everett Public Library, Evergreen Branch
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:45pm
Phone: 425-257-8250