A Visit to the Doctor's Office
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Health Care
Read about a mom's experience taking her son to the doctor.
Resources
Find ESL resources and local information in your language.
Adulting
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Adult Responsibilities
What are your daily responsibilities as an adult? Use the conversation cards to reflect on your responsibilities and tasks.
Advanced Conversation Cards for Interviews
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Interviewing
Use conversation cards to practice interviewing responses and skills.
Advanced Health Care Vocabulary
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Health Care
Learn and use advanced vocabulary pertaining to health care.
Advanced Interviewing Vocabulary
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Interviewing
Learn advanced vocabulary commonly used in job interviews.
Advanced Shopping Vocabulary
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Shopping
Learn and use advanced shopping vocabulary.
An Employer's Frustrations
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Work Situations
Read about an employer's frustrations at work.
Ana's Interview Story
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Work SituationsInterviewing
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
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Work Situations
Practice asking for a day off and handling issues at your job.
Basic Health and Medical Terms
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Health Care
Use the vocab builder worksheet to practice terms that are commonly used when describing health, medical, and illness.
Basic Job and Interview Questions
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Work SituationsInterviewing
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
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Ordering Food
Learn and practice using vocabulary for going out to eat.
Basic Words Over the Phone
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Talking on the PhoneMeeting New People & Social Skills
Practice using these words to speak over the phone.
Basic Work Vocabulary
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Work Situations
Practice using basic vocabulary for the work place.
Birthday Party Planning
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Shopping
Write about the present's you'd like to get your friends and family.
Bitisho's Day in Iowa City
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Johnson County CultureParent Responsibilities
Read about Bitisho's day and what she does while taking care of her little brothers out in Iowa City.
Bus and Transportation Vocabulary
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Bussing & Transportation
Learn vocabulary related to bussing and transportation.
Bussing & Transportation Vocab & Key
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Bussing & Transportation
Build your vocabulary by learning about the different modes of transportation and their names.
Bussing in Johnson County
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Johnson County CultureBussing & Transportation
Learn about and discuss how your local community interacts with public transportation.
Busy Day at the Bakery
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Work Situations
Read about Anna's day working at the bakery.
Call From A Friend
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Talking on the Phone
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
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Health Care
Practice answering commonly asked questions at the doctor's office.
Communicating with Managers
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Work Situations
Practice discussing workplace experiences with your supervisors.
Communication in the Workplace
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Work Situations
Discuss communication strategies for workplace issues.
Community Building in Johnson County
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Johnson County Culture
Write and reflect about community building in your area.
Conversation Starters to Get to Know Someone
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice asking and answering questions to get to know someone new.
Conversation Topics on Parenting
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Parent ResponsibilitiesJohnson County Culture
With a partner, use the conversation cards to talk about parenting topics and how you spend time with your family or children.
Create a Story About Visiting the Doctor
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Health Care
Write a story about visiting the doctor in Johnson County.
Culture and Shopping
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Shopping
Talk about shopping and how it's connected with various cultural ideas.
Deeper Questions to Get to Know Someone
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice asking and answering questions to form connections with new people.
Describe Workplace Choices
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Work Situations
Write about your work preferences and more.
Describe Your City and Its Influences
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Johnson County Culture
Talk about your city and what impacts its culture.
Describe Your Symptoms
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Health Care
Learn vocabulary to describe how you feel when you're sick.
Discourse on Public Transportation
Advanced
EnglishConversation Cards Bussing & Transportation
Discuss the complexities of public transportation in Johnson County.
Discuss Transportation Modes and Experiences
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Bussing & Transportation
Talk about your transportation experiences with someone else.
Discussing Interviews
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Interviewing
Practice conversational skills related to interviewing.
Discussing Work Situations and Opinions
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Work Situations
Practice discussing work situations, preferences, and daily routines.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
العربيةVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
EspañolVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
FrançaisVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
KiswahiliVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Feelings and Emotions
Beginner
Kreyòl ayisyenVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn about emotions and how to share your feelings.
Finding A Way Home
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Bussing & TransportationJohnson County Culture
Read about Leon figuring out the bus system in Iowa City.
First Day at Work
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Work Situations
Practice what you might say at your first day of work.
Food in Iowa
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Ordering Food
Discuss popular foods and restaurants in Iowa.
Greetings for Meeting New People
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice phrases and vocabulary for meeting new people.
Greta's Lunch
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Ordering Food
Read about Greta's lunch and what she does when her meal is incorrect.
Grow Your Work Vocabulary
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Work Situations
Learn and use more complex work vocabulary.
Healing a Sprained Ankle
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Health Care
Practice going to the doctor and receiving instructions for injuries, like a sprained ankle.
Health Care in Johnson County, Iowa
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Health CareJohnson County Culture
Read and learn about heath care in Johnson County, Iowa.
Health Care Opinions and Experiences
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Health Care
Write your opinion and experiences for common topics regarding health care.
Healthcare Terms Practice
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Health Care
Using the terms, practice applying the vocabulary in the exercises.
Household Chores
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Adult Responsibilities
Learn vocabulary to talk about chores.
How to Greet When You Meet Someone New
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Meeting New People & Social Skills
Read about common practices when meeting new people in the U.S.
Ice Breakers
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Meeting New People & Social Skills
Simple questions and ice breakers that will help build vocabulary for basic social skills and building new connections.
Importance of Public Transportation
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Bussing & Transportation
Write about the importance of public transportation.
Interview and Job Discussions
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards InterviewingWork Situations
With a partner, use the provided conversation cards to think and talk about jobs and interviewing.
Interview Questions and Responses
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Interviewing
Practice answering interview questions with sentence starters.
Interviewing for a Design Firm
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Interviewing
Read about what Architectural and Design Firms are looking for when interviewing candidates.
Interviewing Vocabulary Builder
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Interviewing
Learn vocabulary to stand out during an interview.
Introducing Yourself at a Community Event
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice introducing yourself at an event in your community.
Invited to a Cook Out
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Meeting New People & Social SkillsJohnson County Culture
Read about getting invited to a cook out.
Iowa City Farmers Market
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Johnson County Culture
Read about the local Farmers Market.
Iowa City Transit
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Bussing & Transportation
Read about Iowa City's transit system.
Iowa City Transportation
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Bussing & TransportationJohnson County Culture
Use the conversation cards to practice speaking about the bus and transportation systems in Johnson County.
Iowa City, A Place for Everyone
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Johnson County Culture
Practice talking about Iowa City.
Iowa City's Downtown Block Party
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Johnson County Culture
Learn about the annual Block Party in downtown Iowa City.
Job and Interview Vocabulary
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Work SituationsInterviewing
Fill in the blanks and match the vocabulary word with the definition for common job and interview words.
Johnson County Important Places
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Johnson County Culture
Learn about important places in Johnson County.
Johnson County's History and Present
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Johnson County Culture
Discuss Johnson County's past and current cultural activities.
Jorge Goes to the Hospital
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Health CareJohnson County Culture
Read about Jorge's situation and his experience going to the hospital. Answer the comprehension questions.
Kevin's Shopping Trip
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Shopping
Read about Kevin's visit to a grocery store.
Learning About the Iowa City Bus
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Bussing & TransportationJohnson County Culture
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
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Meeting New People & Social SkillsJohnson County Culture
Read the story about the narrator making new friends at work and then answer the comprehension questions.
Let's Plan a Playdate
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Parent ResponsibilitiesJohnson County Culture
Using the conversation template, with a partner, follow along to plan a playdate for your children.
Let's Talk About Iowa City
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Johnson County Culture
Practice talking about life in Iowa City.
Letter to a Friend
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Johnson County Culture
Practice writing while sharing about life in Johnson County.
Local Bus Routes and Stops
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Johnson County CultureBussing & Transportation
Learn about the local bus routes and stops, click the hyperlinks to view each stop.
Maria's Family
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Parent ResponsibilitiesAdult Responsibilities
Using Maria's story, answer the reading comprehension questions with wither "True" or "False."
Meeting Jamal at the Gym
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Adult Responsibilities
Using the conversation template, think and write about what you would respond to your friend, Jamal.
Meeting Someone at a Coffee Shop
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice having a conversation with someone you meet at a coffee shop.
Missing Work
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Work Situations
Write an email to your boss to let them know you can't go to work tomorrow.
My Last Job
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Adult ResponsibilitiesWork Situations
Write about the last job you had.
Ordering Chipotle
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Ordering Food
Practice what you would order at Chipotle on a lunch break.
Our Morning Routine
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Parent Responsibilities
Use the example as a writing prompt to write about your own morning routine with your children.
Parenting Vocabulary Builder (Part 1)
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Parent Responsibilities
Learn words related to caring for your children.
Parenting Vocabulary Builder (Part 2)
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Parent Responsibilities
Learn more words related to caring for your children.
Phone Call Practice
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Talking on the Phone
Practice with a partner on how to make a phone call using the vocabulary in this unit.
Phone Call with Dad & Son
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Talking on the Phone
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
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Ordering Food
Practice common phrases and questions used when ordering food.
Practice Interview
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Interviewing
Practice interviewing with commonly asked questions.
Practice Responding to Interview Questions
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Interviewing
Practice answering common interview questions.
Prepare for Work Scenarios
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Work Situations
Talk about what you would do in different situations at work.
Questions About Phone Calls
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Talking on the Phone
Use the conversation cards to ask a partner about how they feel about talking over the phone.
Quick Shopping List
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Shopping
Practice asking for help in Walmart.
Receiving Feedback
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Work Situations
Write about a time you received feedback from a boss.
Recycling in Iowa City
Beginner
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Johnson County Culture
Read about recycling in Iowa City.
Requesting a Replacement
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Shopping
Practicing writing an email or letter requesting a replacement for a broken item.
Revamp Public Transportation
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Bussing & Transportation
Write a proposal to improve a dynamic public transportation system.
Scheduling a Check-Up
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Health Care
Practice scheduling a check-up with your doctor.
Shopping at Hy-Vee
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Shopping
Read about a shopping experience at Hy-Vee.
Shopping at Revival
Advanced
EnglishConversation Templates Shopping
Practice trying on clothes and asking for help at the local store, Revival.
Shopping at the Store
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Shopping
Learn vocabulary to shop at local clothing and grocery stores.
Shopping for an Easter Party
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Shopping
Practice shopping for items for an Easter party.
Shopping Habits
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Shopping
Practice talking about shopping.
Shopping Preferences
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Shopping
Talk about your shopping preferences.
Shopping Vocabulary
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Shopping
Learn words specific to shopping.
Social Skills and Meeting New People
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice building basic social vocab words to help build new relationships and connections.
Socializing
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Meeting New People & Social Skills
Using the conversation template and working with a partner, practice making friends and sharing things about yourself.
Staying Healthy
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Health Care
Talk about staying healthy and what you do when you get sick.
Taking the Bus
Beginner
EnglishVideo Bussing & Transportation
Learn about how to take the bus with two local students.
Taking the Bus to the Mall
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Bussing & Transportation
Read about using the bus system to go to the mall.
Talking to the Receptionist
Beginner
EnglishConversation Templates Health Care
Using the template and a partner, practice taking turns as the receptionist and role-play the scenario.
Tell Me About Yourself
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Meeting New People & Social Skills
Practice sharing and writing about yourself to practice using vocabulary that will better help with meeting new people and building connections.
The Last Time I Met Someone New
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Meeting New People & Social Skills
Write about the last time you met a new person.
Tips for a Successful Interview
Intermediate
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Interviewing
Learn about interviewing in the U.S. and reflect on previous interview experiences.
Train Tickets and Bus Schedules
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Templates Bussing & Transportation
Read two conversations about using public transportation.
Using the Bus
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Bussing & Transportation
Write about using the bus.
Variety in Shopping in Johnson County
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Shopping
Learn about and discuss the various ways to shop in Johnson County.
Vocabulary for Approaching New People
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Meeting New People & Social Skills
Learn vocabulary to discuss how we meet new people.
Vocabulary for Raising Children
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Parent Responsibilities
Learn vocabulary to help you discuss parenting and raising children.
Vocabulary for Using Public Transportation
Intermediate
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Bussing & Transportation
Learn and practice using vocabulary for using public transportation in Johnson County.
What Did You Do Last Week?
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Johnson County Culture
Write about what you did last week.
What's it Like to Live in Your City?
Intermediate
EnglishConversation Cards Johnson County Culture
Practice talking about life in your city.
When I Visited the Doctor...
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Health Care
Write about the last time you visited the doctor.
Word Matching
Beginner
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Johnson County Culture
Match the words about places in your city.
Working in The United States
Advanced
EnglishReading and Comprehension Check Work Situations
Learn about the typical work experience in America.
Workplace Terminology and Practice
Advanced
EnglishVocabulary Builder Worksheet Work Situations
Learn and practice using common workplace terminology.
Writing a Postcard to a Friend
Advanced
EnglishWriting Prompts Meeting New People & Social Skills
Respond to a postcard written by a friend.
Writing for a Job Interview
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Interviewing
Answer questions that are asked in interviews.
Writing Worksheet: My Job Interview
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts InterviewingWork Situations
Imagine you have a job interview. Answer the questions and write about yourself to prepare for the interview.
You and Your City
Beginner
EnglishConversation Cards Johnson County Culture
Practice talking about your city.
Your Favorite Store
Intermediate
EnglishWriting Prompts Shopping
Write a letter to a friend about your favorite store in Johnson County.
Your Health Experience
Beginner
EnglishWriting Prompts Health Care
Pick 4 out of the 8 writing prompts to share your experience or knowledge on healthcare, hospitals, or medical system.