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English proficiency In addition to testing your knowledge of United States history and civics, your examiner will also test your ability to read, write, and speak basic English. While your examiner will not expect you to speak perfect English, he/she wants to ensure that you will be able to clearly communicate and participate in society. If you are not a native English speaker, we highly recommend that you join an English as a Second Language (ESL) class through your local community college or adult education school. These courses will often be free or inexpensive. If you need to work on your English skills, an ESL class is a great place to start. If you speak English but would like to sharpen your speaking skills, look into joining a public speaking organization. Be ready to engage in general conversation from the moment you begin interacting with the examiner. Remember that you will need to be prepared to answer history and civics questions. You should be very familiar with the N-400 form, because you will be evaluated on your ability to read, write, and speak about it, particularly the “good moral character” questions. Some of these questions may be confusing. See Appendix C for more information). During the citizenship examination, your English skills can be tested in a variety of ways, including any combination of the following: • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing |