English Reading & Writing Practice

Practice reading sentences aloud and writing dictated sentences using the official USCIS vocabulary lists. Prepare for the English portion of your naturalization interview.

📖 Read 1 of 3 sentences aloud
✍️ Write 1 of 3 dictated sentences
📋 Official USCIS vocabulary

📖 How the reading test works at your interview

The officer shows you a sentence on a card or tablet. Read it aloud — clearly enough that the officer understands the meaning. You must read 1 of 3 sentences correctly to pass. Use this tool to practice fluency with official vocabulary.

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📖 Read this sentence aloud

Where is the capital of the United States?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the English test multiple choice?+
No. The reading test requires you to read one sentence aloud from a printed card or tablet. The writing test requires you to write one sentence that the officer dictates. Neither portion is multiple choice.
How many sentences do I have to read?+
The officer shows you up to three sentences. You must read one correctly to pass the reading test.
How many sentences do I have to write?+
The officer dictates up to three sentences. You must write one correctly to pass the writing test.
What counts as "correct" for the writing test?+
The sentence must be understandable as written. Minor spelling errors on difficult words may be acceptable if the overall meaning is clear. Capitalization errors are generally not penalized.
Are the reading and writing vocabulary lists the same?+
No. They share some words (like "President," "Congress," and "flag") but are different lists. USCIS publishes separate reading and writing vocabulary lists — both are used in this practice tool.

More tools to help you prepare

The reading & writing test is just one part. Study the civics questions and simulate the full interview.

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