A Letter to Your Younger Self
Write a letter to yourself as a child describing what it's like to be an adult.
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A Letter to Your Younger Self
Write a letter to yourself as a child describing what it's like to be an adult.
A Visit to the Doctor's Office
Read about a mom's experience taking her son to the doctor.
A Visit to the Grocery Store
Read about a grocery shopping trip and purchase decisions.
Adulting
What are your daily responsibilities as an adult? Use the conversation cards to reflect on your responsibilities and tasks.
Advanced Conversation Cards for Interviews
Use conversation cards to practice interviewing responses and skills.
Advanced Health Care Vocabulary
Learn and use advanced vocabulary pertaining to health care.
Advanced Interviewing Vocabulary
Learn advanced vocabulary commonly used in job interviews.
Advanced Phone Call Vocabulary
Learn and use advanced vocabulary for talking on the phone.
Advanced Restaurant Vocabulary
Learn advanced restaurant vocabulary, like making a reservation.
Advanced Shopping Vocabulary
Learn and use advanced shopping vocabulary.
All Things Food
Consider and discuss a variety of topics pertaining to food.
An Employer's Frustrations
Read about an employer's frustrations at work.
Ana's Interview Story
Read the story about Ana's day and interview for a new job. Answer the questions after reading the story carefully.
Asking for a Day Off and Handling Workplace Issues
Practice asking for a day off and handling issues at your job.
Balancing Responsibilities
Consider how you plan for and balance all of your responsibilities.
Basic Health and Medical Terms
Use the vocab builder worksheet to practice terms that are commonly used when describing health, medical, and illness.
Basic Job and Interview Questions
Interviews are all about you and the work you will be doing. Respond to the questions with your answers to practice talking about yourself.
Basic Vocabulary for Going Out to Eat
Learn and practice using vocabulary for going out to eat.
Basic Words Over the Phone
Practice using these words to speak over the phone.
Basic Work Vocabulary
Practice using basic vocabulary for the work place.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Beginner Conversation Starters for Meeting New People
Practice asking and answering questions when meeting someone new.
Being Sick & Work
Read a story about a man who takes a day off of work because he is feeling unwell.
Birthday Party Planning
Write about the present's you'd like to get your friends and family.
Bitisho's Day in Iowa City
Read about Bitisho's day and what she does while taking care of her little brothers out in Iowa City.
Bus and Transportation Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary related to bussing and transportation.
Bussing & Transportation Vocab & Key
Build your vocabulary by learning about the different modes of transportation and their names.
Bussing in Johnson County
Learn about and discuss how your local community interacts with public transportation.
Busy Day at the Bakery
Read about Anna's day working at the bakery.
Call From A Friend
Write as if you are telling a friend about your recent activities and what you have been up to.
Common Questions at the Doctor's Office
Practice answering commonly asked questions at the doctor's office.
Communicating with Managers
Practice discussing workplace experiences with your supervisors.
Communication in the Workplace
Discuss communication strategies for workplace issues.
Community Building in Johnson County
Write and reflect about community building in your area.
Comparing Parenting Styles
Read and learn about differences and similarities in parenting across cultures.
Conversation Starters to Get to Know Someone
Practice asking and answering questions to get to know someone new.
Conversation Topics on Parenting
With a partner, use the conversation cards to talk about parenting topics and how you spend time with your family or children.
Conversations in the Restaurant
Practice having conversations in restaurants, like ordering food or sending food back.
Cooking & Eating Food
Discuss your preferences for cooking meals and eating out at restaurants.
Create a Story About Visiting the Doctor
Write a story about visiting the doctor in Johnson County.
Culture and Shopping
Talk about shopping and how it's connected with various cultural ideas.
Deeper Questions to Get to Know Someone
Practice asking and answering questions to form connections with new people.
Describe Workplace Choices
Write about your work preferences and more.
Describe Your City and Its Influences
Talk about your city and what impacts its culture.
Describe Your Symptoms
Learn vocabulary to describe how you feel when you're sick.
Discourse on Public Transportation
Discuss the complexities of public transportation in Johnson County.
Discuss Transportation Modes and Experiences
Talk about your transportation experiences with someone else.
Discussing Bills & Work
Practice discussing paying for monthly bills and having a work-life balance.
Discussing Interviews
Practice conversational skills related to interviewing.
Discussing Work Situations and Opinions
Practice discussing work situations, preferences, and daily routines.
Family Check-In
Think and write about what you might say to comfort your child after moving.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Finding A Way Home
Read about Leon figuring out the bus system in Iowa City.
First Day at Work
Practice what you might say at your first day of work.
Food Allergies and Restrictions
Practice having a conversation with a waiter about a food allergy or restriction.
Food in Iowa
Discuss popular foods and restaurants in Iowa.
Greetings for Meeting New People
Practice phrases and vocabulary for meeting new people.
Greta's Lunch
Read about Greta's lunch and what she does when her meal is incorrect.
Grow Your Work Vocabulary
Learn and use more complex work vocabulary.
Healing a Sprained Ankle
Practice going to the doctor and receiving instructions for injuries, like a sprained ankle.
Health Care in Johnson County, Iowa
Read and learn about heath care in Johnson County, Iowa.
Health Care Opinions and Experiences
Write your opinion and experiences for common topics regarding health care.
Healthcare Terms Practice
Using the terms, practice applying the vocabulary in the exercises.
Household Chores
Learn vocabulary to talk about chores.
Household Management Vocabulary
Learn commonly used words to manage a household and life as an adult.
How to Greet When You Meet Someone New
Read about common practices when meeting new people in the U.S.
Ice Breakers
Simple questions and ice breakers that will help build vocabulary for basic social skills and building new connections.
Importance of Public Transportation
Write about the importance of public transportation.
Intermediate Restaurant and Ordering Food Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary to use in restaurants when ordering food.
Interview and Job Discussions
With a partner, use the provided conversation cards to think and talk about jobs and interviewing.
Interview Questions and Responses
Practice answering interview questions with sentence starters.
Interviewing for a Design Firm
Read about what Architectural and Design Firms are looking for when interviewing candidates.
Interviewing Vocabulary Builder
Learn vocabulary to stand out during an interview.
Introducing Yourself at a Community Event
Practice introducing yourself at an event in your community.
Invited to a Cook Out
Read about getting invited to a cook out.
Iowa City Farmers Market
Read about the local Farmers Market.
Iowa City Transit
Read about Iowa City's transit system.
Iowa City Transportation
Use the conversation cards to practice speaking about the bus and transportation systems in Johnson County.
Iowa City, A Place for Everyone
Practice talking about Iowa City.
Iowa City's Downtown Block Party
Learn about the annual Block Party in downtown Iowa City.
Job and Interview Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks and match the vocabulary word with the definition for common job and interview words.
Johnson County Important Places
Learn about important places in Johnson County.
Johnson County's History and Present
Discuss Johnson County's past and current cultural activities.
Jorge Goes to the Hospital
Read about Jorge's situation and his experience going to the hospital. Answer the comprehension questions.
Kevin's Shopping Trip
Read about Kevin's visit to a grocery store.
Learning About the Iowa City Bus
With a partner, role-play being a new resident of Iowa City and a helper teaching them about the bus system.
Let's Go Bowling
Read the story about the narrator making new friends at work and then answer the comprehension questions.
Let's Plan a Playdate
Using the conversation template, with a partner, follow along to plan a playdate for your children.
Let's Talk About Iowa City
Practice talking about life in Iowa City.
Letter to a Friend
Practice writing while sharing about life in Johnson County.
Local Bus Routes and Stops
Learn about the local bus routes and stops, click the hyperlinks to view each stop.
Lost in Translation - Found Between Languages
Read a story about how staff and families use multiple languages to communicate at the doctor.
Making an Appointment and Leaving a Message
Practice having two example phone conversations.
Maria's Family
Using Maria's story, answer the reading comprehension questions with wither "True" or "False."
Meeting Jamal at the Gym
Using the conversation template, think and write about what you would respond to your friend, Jamal.
Meeting Someone at a Coffee Shop
Practice having a conversation with someone you meet at a coffee shop.
Missing Work
Write an email to your boss to let them know you can't go to work tomorrow.
Monthly Expenses
Learn the vocabulary you need to take care of your monthly expenses.
My Last Job
Write about the last job you had.
Ordering Chipotle
Practice what you would order at Chipotle on a lunch break.
Ordering Food at Pancheros
Write about the meal you would create at Pancheros and why.
Ordering Pizza is Complicated!
Read a story about ordering pizza at Pagliai’s and Maggie’s Pizza in Johnson County.
Our Morning Routine
Use the example as a writing prompt to write about your own morning routine with your children.
Parenting Preferences
Discuss your opinions, experiences, and preferences as a parent.
Parenting Styles and Considerations
Learn advanced vocabulary words related to parenting.
Parenting Vocabulary Builder (Part 1)
Learn words related to caring for your children.
Parenting Vocabulary Builder (Part 2)
Learn more words related to caring for your children.
Personal Hygiene
Read about personal hygiene and reflect on your own hygiene routine.
Phone Call Etiquette
Share your opinions about etiquette when talking over the phone.
Phone Call Practice
Practice with a partner on how to make a phone call using the vocabulary in this unit.
Phone Call Preferences
Discuss your preferences and routines when talking on the phone.
Phone Call Scenarios
Write responses to different situations you might experience on the phone.
Phone Call with Dad & Son
Read over the conversation between a Father and his Son. After reading the conversation carefully, answer the comprehension questions.
Phrases to Know When Ordering Food
Practice common phrases and questions used when ordering food.
Planning Adult Responsibilities
Practice discussing how you plan and prepare for responsibilities as an adult.
Practice Interview
Practice interviewing with commonly asked questions.
Practice Responding to Interview Questions
Practice answering common interview questions.
Prepare for Work Scenarios
Talk about what you would do in different situations at work.
Questions About Phone Calls
Use the conversation cards to ask a partner about how they feel about talking over the phone.
Quick Shopping List
Practice asking for help in Walmart.
Receiving Feedback
Write about a time you received feedback from a boss.
Recycling in Iowa City
Read about recycling in Iowa City.
Reflect on Parenting Conversation Cards
Use these conversation cards to reflect on your experience as a parent.
Reflecting on a Phenomenal Parent
Write about someone you know who is a great parent and what makes them a great parent.
Reflecting on Ordering Food
Write short reflections on your experiences with ordering food.
Reflecting on Responsibilities
Practice reflecting on and discussing adult responsibilities.
Requesting a Replacement
Practicing writing an email or letter requesting a replacement for a broken item.
Rescheduling an Appointment
Practice calling to reschedule an appointment.
Revamp Public Transportation
Write a proposal to improve a dynamic public transportation system.
Scheduling a Check-Up
Practice scheduling a check-up with your doctor.
Sentence Starters to Order Food
Practice ordering food at your favorite restaurant with these sentence starters!
Shopping at Hy-Vee
Read about a shopping experience at Hy-Vee.
Shopping at Revival
Practice trying on clothes and asking for help at the local store, Revival.
Shopping at the Store
Learn vocabulary to shop at local clothing and grocery stores.
Shopping for an Easter Party
Practice shopping for items for an Easter party.
Shopping Habits
Practice talking about shopping.
Shopping Preferences
Talk about your shopping preferences.
Shopping Vocabulary
Learn words specific to shopping.
Sign-Up for Swimming Classes
Practice signing-up your child for swimming classes at the Robert A. Lee Rec Center.
Social Skills and Meeting New People
Practice building basic social vocab words to help build new relationships and connections.
Socializing
Using the conversation template and working with a partner, practice making friends and sharing things about yourself.
Staying Healthy
Talk about staying healthy and what you do when you get sick.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Survival English
Learn beginner words and phrases for everyday life in English.
Taking the Bus
Learn about how to take the bus with two local students.
Taking the Bus to the Mall
Read about using the bus system to go to the mall.
Talking to the Receptionist
Using the template and a partner, practice taking turns as the receptionist and role-play the scenario.
Talking with Your Child's Therapist
Practice having a conversation with a therapist who is supporting your child.
Tell Me About Yourself
Practice sharing and writing about yourself to practice using vocabulary that will better help with meeting new people and building connections.
Texting Directions
Practice texting directions to a friend who is trying to meet you.
The Carnalla Family
Read a story about the Carnalla family and reflect on their daily life as a family.
The Last Time I Met Someone New
Write about the last time you met a new person.
Time Management
Practice talking with a coworker about how you manage your time.
Tips for a Successful Interview
Learn about interviewing in the U.S. and reflect on previous interview experiences.
Train Tickets and Bus Schedules
Read two conversations about using public transportation.
Ulises and Rodrigo's Phone Call
Read an example phone call between two friends.
Using the Bus
Write about using the bus.
Variety in Shopping in Johnson County
Learn about and discuss the various ways to shop in Johnson County.
Vocabulary for Approaching New People
Learn vocabulary to discuss how we meet new people.
Vocabulary for Phone Calls
Learn important vocabulary to make phone calls.
Vocabulary for Raising Children
Learn vocabulary to help you discuss parenting and raising children.
Vocabulary for Using Public Transportation
Learn and practice using vocabulary for using public transportation in Johnson County.
What Did You Do Last Week?
Write about what you did last week.
What's it Like to Live in Your City?
Practice talking about life in your city.
When I Visited the Doctor...
Write about the last time you visited the doctor.
Word Matching
Match the words about places in your city.
Working in The United States
Learn about the typical work experience in America.
Workplace Terminology and Practice
Learn and practice using common workplace terminology.
Writing a Postcard to a Friend
Respond to a postcard written by a friend.
Writing for a Job Interview
Answer questions that are asked in interviews.
Writing Worksheet: My Job Interview
Imagine you have a job interview. Answer the questions and write about yourself to prepare for the interview.
You and Your City
Practice talking about your city.
Your Favorite Store
Write a letter to a friend about your favorite store in Johnson County.
Your Health Experience
Pick 4 out of the 8 writing prompts to share your experience or knowledge on healthcare, hospitals, or medical system.