Speaking
There is no separate speaking test. The officer decides if you can speak and understand English from the way you answer questions during your interview.
Reading
You must read 1 of 3 sentences out loud correctly. The sentences use words from the official USCIS reading vocabulary list (people, civics, places, holidays, question words).
Writing
The officer reads a sentence and you must write 1 of 3 sentences correctly. Small spelling mistakes may be accepted if the meaning is clear, but practice writing the official vocabulary words: months, holidays, “Washington”, “Senators”, “Congress”, numbers like “fifty” and “one hundred”.
Who is exempt?
- 50/20: age 50+ and 20+ years as a permanent resident.
- 55/15: age 55+ and 15+ years as a permanent resident.
- Some disabilities, with Form N-648 completed by a medical professional.
Official vocabulary lists: USCIS — Study for the Test.