Discussion: Small Talk
At the begging of your citizenship interview, you may be asked some small talk question. We will de learning and discussing small through out this page.
At the beginning of your citizenship interview, you may be asked some small talk questions. Small talk can be used to get to know you a bit better, make you feel more comfortable, and fill in awkward silence maybe as you are escorted to the interview room or while the officer is gathering your papers. It is also one way the officer will ensure you know basic English.
EMORTANT:
This is part of a Discussion, so it is important that you have someone to practice/discuss your answers with. This way you will have more practice and a fun way to learn faster.
Small Talk Lesson 1:
Answer a few questions below. You can continue the conversation with a friend or family member. Maybe ask them a question about what they shared or give your opinion.
- How's the weather today? How do you like the weather today?
- How did you come here today? Did it take very long? How was the traffic? (let's pretend you traveled to the office - think about where your USCIS office is)
- How are you? How was your weekend? Do you have plans for this weekend?
- Did you work today? Do you work nearby? What do you do for work?
- How was the parking? How long did it take you to get here?
Example ANSWERS:
- How's the weather today? How do you like the weather today?
The weather is sunny and I like sunny days. It feels warm and refreshing.- How did you come here today? Did it take very long? How was the traffic? (let's pretend you traveled to the office - think about where your USCIS office is)
I came here with my car and it takes 45 minutes. The traffic was good.- How are you? How was your weekend? Do you have plans for this weekend?
I'm doing pretty good and I spent last weekend with my family in a beach. For the next weekend, I have plan to visit one of my friend who has a new born baby.- Did you work today? Do you work nearby? What do you do for work?
I didn't work today because I wanted to come for the interview. I took day off to be punctual and ready. My workplace is far from here and I'm a preschool teacher. I like my job and I'm passionate about kids.- How was the parking? How long did it take you to get here?
I looked it up 2 days ago on Google and I found that it's hard to find a spot for parking. I found the parking and I purchased ticket and I parked over there. It took 5 minutes to walk and reach to the office.
Video Example of Small Talk:
Personal Information
You will be asked these questions, so it is important to memorize them.
Personal Information:
I recommend practicing with someone, just like an interview.
Answer the following questions in full sentences.
Part 1:
- What's your family (last) name?
- What's your given (first) name?
- What's your middle name?
- What's your full name?
- What's your nationality?
- What's your address?
- What's the name of your city?
- What's the name of your state?
- What's your phone number?
- What's your place of birth?
Part 2:
- What Year where you born?
- How many children's do you have?
- How many jobs do you have?
- Where do you work?
- When did you came to United States?
- Are you a permanent resident?