The Citizenship Corner

Websites

• The Naturalization Test - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Information on the requirements of the Naturalization Test from USCIS.
• Citizenshipworks - In addition to walking you through your citizenship applicaiton process, Citizenshipworks also offers a practice version of the Naturalization Test.
• Practice Naturalization Test - A practice version of the Naturalization Test from the USCIS.

Books and More

• 100 preguntas para el examen de E.U. ciudadanía-naturalización rediseñado = : 100 questions and answers for the new U.S. citizenship-naturalization test  CITIZENSHIP SPANISH 323.6 Aaron
• Barron's U.S. citizenship test CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Barron's 2014
• Voices of freedom : English and civics for U.S. citizenship CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Bliss 2010
• Pass the U.S. citizenship exam CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Learning 2017
• McGraw-Hill's U.S. citizenship test with DVD CITIZENSHIP 323.6 McGraw-Hill 2009
• Lynn Weintraub's Citizenship : passing the test series CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Weintraub 2009
• U.S. citizenship test review CITIZENSHIP DVD 326.6 US

Local Resources

• Literacy Unlimited - Located in the library, this group of volunteers will help you learn to read and write better English - Services are free of cost.
• Framingham Adult ESL Plus - FAESL offers classes in a variety of different areas and is focused on helping students learn English - Classes are free of cost.
• Keefe Regional Technical School - Keefe Tech offers English as a Second Language classes every semester - There is a charge for this course.
• Framingham State English Language Programs - Framingham State offers classes to learn and improve your English - There is a charge for these classes.
• MAPA Translation - Framingham company offering translation services to individuals and corporate clients.

Online Learning

• Mango Languages- This is a free online resource available to anyone with a Framingham Public Library card. Mango contains lessons for 65 languages as well as English for speakers of other languages.
• DuoLingo - Free language learning app that teaches many languages, including English, and has programs to teach from many different languages of origin. Use from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Books and More - The list below is a small sample of our ESL collection, visit the library to find more many more books and DVDs to help you learn English.

• Oxford picture dictionaries and workbooks: CITIZENSHIP 423.1
• American accent training book : a guide to speaking and pronouncing American English for everyone who speaks English as a second language LITERACY 428.24 Cook 2012
• Grammar in Context series: CITIZENSHIP 428.24 Elbaum 2016
• ESL beginner : English as a second language CITIZENSHIP 428.24 ESL 2017
• English the American way : a fun ESL guide to language and culture in the U.S CITIZENSHIP 428.24 Murtha
• English conversation CITIZENSHIP 428.34 Yates 2016
• Literacy Leisure Reading Collection - These short stories written for ESL learners cover topics like humor, major life events, and basic versions of classic books. The collection is located in the Citizenship Corner at the Framingham Public Library main branch.

Websites

• MassLegalHelp | Immigration page - MassLegalHelp.org is part of the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project. Thier lawyers work to provide advice and education for everyone in Massachusetts on a variety of topics, including immigration issues.
• Citizenshipworks - Citizenship works is an online service that helps you prepare for citizenship and guides you through the application process.
• USCIS: Find Legal Services page - Download immigration forms, find immigration service providers, and learn how to avoid scams.
• Pro Bono Legal Service Providers - Attorneys and groups in Massachusetts who provide free immigration services.
• Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center - Based in Boston, Lynn, and Worcester, RIAC provides services to refugees, asylees, immigrants, as well as the larger community.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center - The ILRC works with and educates immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
• MAPA Translation - Framingham company offering translation services to individuals and corporate clients.

Books

• Becoming a U.S. citizen : a guide to the law, exam, & interview CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Becoming 2014
• How to get a Green Card : legal ways to stay in the U.S.A. CITIZENSHIP 342.082 How 2016
• U.S. immigration made easy CITIZENSHIP 342.082 U.S. 2017
• Fiancé & marriage visas CITIZENSHIP 342.082 Fiance 2014

Websites

• Finding Your Way - a series of guides on basic topics like emergency services and City of Framingham information from the Sudbury Foundation.

Books and More

• Welcome to the United States : a guide for new immigrants CITIZENSHIP 323.6 WELCOME 2015
  • You can download a free version of this resource online from the U.S. Government Publishing office in Spanish, French, Creole, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Somali, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, and Urdu.
• Fiancé & marriage visas CITIZENSHIP 342.082 Fiance 2014
• How to get a green card : legal ways to stay in the USA CITIZENSHIP 342.082 How 2016

Websites

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Information on the government of Massachusetts.
• Congress.gov - Information about the Senate and House of Representatives. Useful for tracking bills and laws and learning about members of Congress. Use the Members section to find your Senators and Representatives.
• The White House - Includes information on the current President as well as the cabinet and other branches of government.
• Ben's Guide - Child-friendly resources on the legislative process and the branches of government from the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
• America's Founding Documents - Transcripts of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights from the National Archives and Records Administration.

Books

Most general citizenship books include sections on civics which explain how the U.S. government works.  Some specific books that may be helpful are:

• The United States government manual REF DESK 353 United 2017
• Lynn Weintraub's Citizenship : passing the test series CITIZENSHIP 323.6

Websites

• GED and HiSet Information Guide

Books and More

• Bridging English language learners to GED test prep : Teacher's guide: social studies and science CITIZENSHIP 373.12 Olson
• How to Teach Adults : Plan Your Class, Teach Your Students, Change the World 374 Spalding 2014
• Teaching adults : a HiSET® Exam resource book CITIZENSHIP 373.12 Allen
• Litstart : strategies for adult literacy and ESL tutors LITERACY 374.012 Frey 1999
• The literacy tutor's handbook : a guide for planning, assessment, and instruction LITERACY 374.012 Kaufman
• Teaching adults : an ESL resource book CITIZENSHIP 374.012 Teaching 2013
• Teaching adults : a literacy resource book  CITIZENSHIP 374.012 Teaching 2013
• I speak English 5 : a guide to teaching English to speakers of other languages- listening, speaking, reading, writing LITERACY 428 Colvin 2012
• The ESL/ELL teacher's survival guide : ready-to-use strategies, tools, and activities for teaching English language learners of all levels LITERACY 428.24 Ferlazzo
• 50 strategies for teaching English language learners LITERACY 428.24 Herrell 2016
• Tips at your fingertips : teaching strategies for adult literacy tutors LITERACY 428.4 Tips
• Teaching adults : a math resource book CITIZENSHIP 510.71 Serkies

Find listings for GED/HiSET classes on our GED and HiSET web page.