The Citizenship Coach
This workshop provides training in coaching an applicant to prepare and pass the citizenship test.
The Citizenship Coach Workshop provides prepares tutors and teachers to coach applicants to prepare for the citizenship test. The workshop provides background information about the test, coaching strategies, and links to resources in the Citizenship Resource Center.
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        I2O is facilitated by a team of experienced tutor trainers. We have a passion for literacy and adult learners and tutors who have chosen to dedicate themselves to this incredibly important task! We are here to help you before, during, and after your training. Any questions about the instruction, please see and post to the comments section. Technical questions? Send us an email!
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      Section 1: Getting Started
      
        
    
    
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            ViewWorkshop Structure
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            ViewQuestions and Comments
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            ViewCheckpoint
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            ViewSection 1: Topics
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            ViewRole of the Citizenship Coach
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            ViewTopics to Avoid
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            ViewCitizenship Resource Center
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            ViewPathway to U.S. Citizenship
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            ViewThe Naturalization Process
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            ViewPositivity!
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            ViewCheckpoint
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            ViewAnswers and Explanations
 
      
         
      
      Section 2: Preparing for the Interview
      
        
    
    
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            ViewSection 2: Topics
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            ViewThe Naturalization/Interview Process
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            ViewArriving at the Interview
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            ViewThe Citizenship Test
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            ViewConduct and Demeanor
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            ViewChecking Identification
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            ViewAdditional Documents
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            ViewForm N-652
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            ViewForm N-14
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            ViewPassing the Test
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            ViewGeneral Coaching Strategies
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            ViewRole Play
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            ViewBuild Confidence
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            ViewMake Small Talk
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            ViewUnderstanding the Oath
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            ViewAsk Preliminary Questions
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            ViewDiscussing a Name Change
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            ViewNot Understanding a Question
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            ViewSpecial Language Exemptions
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            ViewAdditional Exemptions
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            ViewCheckpoint
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            ViewAnswers and Explanations
 
      
         
      
      Section 3: The Speaking Interview
      
        
    
    
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            ViewSection 3: Topics
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            ViewPassing the Speaking Interview
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            ViewThe N-400 Application for Naturalization
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            ViewCoach's Role
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            ViewPossible Questions
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            ViewPart 12: 50 Questions
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            ViewPart 12 Vocabulary
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            ViewAsking "Ever" Questions
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            ViewWhen "No" is not Enough
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            ViewSpecial Cases
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            ViewThe Oath of Allegiance “Yes” Questions
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            ViewVocabulary for the Oath of Allegiance
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            ViewCoaching Strategies for the Speaking Interview
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            ViewCoaching Tips for the Speaking Interview
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            ViewCheckpoint
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            ViewAnswers and Explanations