English for New Immigrants

Lessons + Audio + Text

Housing + Accommodations

1. I Need a Place to Live

2. Should I Rent or Lease?

3. It’s Time to Buy a House

4. Finding a New Home

5. How to Find a House

6. Buying Insurance for My Home

7. Getting Along with New Neighbors

English for New Immigrants

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Employment + Jobs

1. A Good Resume for Finding a Good Job

2. How to Get Good References

3. Looking for a Job That You Like

4. Cover Letters

5. Employee Benefits

6. A Valuable Addition to the Team

7. Adapting to Your New Environment

8. Trying to Keep Your Job

9. Do Your Best at Work

10. Is It a Good Idea to Join a Union?

English for New Immigrants

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Driving Topics

1. It’s Time to Buy Your First Car

2. Drive on the Right Side of the Street

3. Child Seats Can Save Your Baby’s Life

4. Driving Under the Influence Is a Crime

5. Being Pulled Over by Police

6. How to Drive Without Getting a Ticket

7. A Simple Guide to Purchasing Auto Insurance

8. Ridesharing

9. Getting Around in the Country

English for New Immigrants

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Banking + Finance

1. Open Checking and Savings Accounts

2. How to Manage Your Money

3. Why I Need a Credit Card

4. How to Write and Cash Checks

5. How to Make Your Money Work for You

6. Why My Credit Rating Is Important

7. Someone Stole My Identity

English for New Immigrants

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Emergency Situations

1. When You Should Call 911

2. When to Go to the Emergency Room

3. What Is Urgent Care Center

4. Medical Information Sharing

5. How to Perform First Aid

6. What to Do If Someone Is Choking

7. What to Do in an Auto Accident

English for New Immigrants

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Laws + Regulations

1. I May Need to Hire a Lawyer

2. Paying Federal and State Taxes

3. Small Claims Court

English for New Immigrants

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Education Topics

1. The Educational System in the USA

2. How Grade Point Average Is Set

3. Extracurricular Activities

4. Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Schools

5. Finding a School for your Children

English for New Immigrants

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Health + Safety

1. Healthcare System in the United States

2. Understanding Your Medication and Labels

3. Reasons Not to Smoke

4. Vaccinations and Check-ups

5. Practice Healthy Eating Habits

6. Diet and Exercise

7. Importance of Dental Care

8. How to Be a Good Parent

9. A Healthy Child Is a Good Child

English for New Immigrants

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Customs + Culture

1. Healthcare System in the United States

2. Understanding Your Medication and Labels

3. Reasons Not to Smoke

4. Vaccinations and Check-ups

5. Practice Healthy Eating Habits

6. Diet and Exercise

7. Importance of Dental Care

8. How to Be a Good Parent

9. A Healthy Child Is a Good Child

10. Holidays in the United States

11. Dating and Marriage

12. Saying Hello in the USA

13. The Benefits of Humor

14. Being Politically Correct

15. Social Taboos

16. Importance of Being on Time

17. The People of the United States

18. Freedom of Religion

19. Public Library System

20. The U.S. Post Office

21. Sports in the United States

22. How Television Viewing has Changed

23. Parks and Recreation

24. Garage Sales and Thrift Stores

25. Using Your Computer and the Internet Safely

26. Recognizing Spam

27. Volunteer Opportunities

English for New Immigrants

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 American Culture and Customs

Lessons: 1 to 25

1. America: Land of Opportunity

2. The Fourth of July

3. The U.S. Federal Government

4. Christmas – A Holiday of Traditions

5. New Year’s Day – A Holiday of New Beginnings

6. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – To Remember a Civil Rights Leader

7. Valentine’s Day – A Holiday of Love and Friendship

8. St. Patrick’s Day – A Holiday to Celebrate the Irish

9. Passover – A Jewish Holiday of Remembering

10. Easter – An Important Christian Holiday

11. Mother’s Day – A Holiday to Honor Motherhood

12. Father’s Day – A Holiday to Honor Fatherhood

13. Memorial Day – A Holiday to Remember Fallen Soldiers

14. Labor Day – A Holiday to Honor Workers

15. Columbus Day –A Holiday to Remember an Explorer

16. Halloween – A Holiday for Costumes and Candy

17. Veterans Day – A Holiday Honoring All Soldiers

18. Chanukah – A Holiday of Lights

19. Thanksgiving – Families Coming Together

20. Lottery – A Chance at Millions

21. One Country, Many Taxes

22. Medical Insurance – Making it Easier to Get Health Care

23. Immigration – A Broken System

24. Community Colleges (1)

25. Community Colleges (2)

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 American Culture and Customs

Lessons: 26 to 50

26. Elementary Schools in the U.S.

27. Middle Schools in the U.S.

28. High School in the U.S.

29. Homeschooling

30. Parent-Teacher Conferences

31. Private Schools – An Expensive Educational Alternative

32. The California College and University System

33. Driving in the United States

34. Pasadena Rose Parade

35. Selfies

36. Apartment Pets

37. Non-traditional Wakes

38. Homelessness in Los Angeles

39. Paramedics

40. September 11th

41. The California Redwoods and Giant Sequoias

42. The California Highway Patrol

43. The Golden Gate Bridge

44. The San Francisco Cable Cars

45. Car Chase Television

46. Los Angeles Coroner’s Office

47. Museum Mile in New York City

48. A Building for the Empire State

49. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World

50. Rockefeller Center – Top of the Rock

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American Culture and Customs

Lessons: 51 to 75

51. Manhattan, New York City

52. Las Vegas, Nevada

53. Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

54. The Cinco de Mayo Celebration

55. The Attack on Pearl Harbor

56. Funeral Customs in the United States

57. The John F. Kennedy Assassination

58. Social Class in the United States

59. Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement

60. Chicago – The Windy City

61. Boston – A Revolutionary City

62. A Nation Was Born

63. The American Civil War

64. Fires that Changed Cities

65. A Bewitched City

66. The United Nations in New York City

67. New York City – The Big Apple

68. The World Trade Center

69. Central Park

70. The Marlboro Man

71. The Beatles

72. The Griffith Observatory

73. One Country, Many Religions

74. Woodstock: Defining a Generation

75. The Veteran’s Administration

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American Culture and Customs

Lessons: 76 to 100

76. Married With Children

77. Facebook

78. Don’t be Tardy to the Party

79. A Bridal Shower

80. A Baby Shower

81. A Housewarming Party

82. The Wedding Reception (1)

83. The Wedding Reception (2)

84. Bride and Groom Traditions

85. Theme Parties

86. Helicopter versus Free Range Moms

87. Attachment Parenting

88. A Kid’s Party for Adults

89. When a Kid Becomes an Adult

90. Who Will Take Care of Mom and Dad

91. Vacation Time

92. Camping

93. Renting an Apartment (1)

94. Renting an Apartment (2)

95. What is in a Lease (1)

96. What is in a Lease (2)

97. Public Housing

98. Applying for Public Housing

99. Section 8

100. Baseball: The National Pastime

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American Culture and Customs

Lessons: 101 to 128

101. Southern California Theme Parks

102. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

103. The land of Mobile Dining

104. Venice Beach and Boardwalk

105. The La Brea Tar Pits

106. Space Shuttle Endeavour

107. The Demolition Derby

108. California’s Earthquakes

109. Free Summer Fun

110. Paying Your Fare

111. Library Resources

112. Finding a Job in California

113. The Backyard Barbeque

114. The Blended Family

115. Keeping a Diary for Your Health

116. Santa Anita Race Track

117. Miniature Golf

118. Working Out in L.A.

119. Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood

120. Catalina Island

121. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan

122. Couch Potatoes

123. The Los Angeles County Fair

124. Bilingual Is Better

125. Casey Anthony: America’s Most Hated Woman

126. The Star Wars Phenomenon

127. Star Trek

128. The Nuclear Bombing of Japan

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 A Married Couple

New Life in America

An Interesting Novel 

Read and Enjoy

Chapters – Lessons

1 – 20

1. Mike and Maria

2. The First Encounter

3. A Telephone Call

4. The First Date

5. Finding an Apartment

6. Moving Out

7. A Television Speaker Problem

8. Drive-Thru Visit

9. Dinner Reservation

10. Steakhouse Dinner

11. Meeting the Neighbor

12. Hot Cocoa

13. Meeting an Actor at the Movie

14. Police Stop

15. Buying a Cake

16. Mike’s Birthday Party

17. Left out in the Rain

18. Power Outage

19. Tiger the Cat

20. A Flat Tire

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 A Married Couple

New Life in America

An Interesting Novel

  Read and Enjoy

Chapters – Lessons

21 – 40

21. Buying a New Television

22. Maria Goes to the Supermarket

23. Mike and Maria Have a Picnic

24. Going to the Amusement Park

25. Monday Morning

26. A Day at the Office

27. Another Day in the Life of Mike

28. A Visit to the Vet

29. Mother-in-Law

30. A Trip to the Pharmacy

31. Dinner with Maria’s Mother

32. The Next Morning

33. Antique Shopping

34. Eating at a Pizzeria

35. Going to the Santa Monica Pier

36. Going to the Arcade

37. Going to a Pancake House

38. Celebrating Halloween

39. Going to the Gym

40. Cooking Healthy at Home

English for New Immigrants

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A Married Couple

New Life in America

An Interesting Novel 

Read and Enjoy

Chapters – Lessons

41 – 61

41. Stranded at School

42. Going Bowling

43. Going to a Baseball Game

44. Maria’s Childhood Friend

45. Mike and Doug’s Meet-up

46. Buying the Ring

47. The Big Question (1)

48. The Big Question (2)

49. A Day Out on the Beach

50. Going to the Mall

51. Going to a Rock Concert

52. At the Mall

53. Stuck in Traffic

54. Car Troubles

55. Maria’s New Hobby

56. Days before Graduation Day

57. Graduation Day

58. Celebration

59. Fishing with Dad

60. Planning a Wedding

61. Wedding Day

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Amazing 100 American People

Famous &  Popular

Lessons

1 – 20

1. George Washington: The Father of the Country

2. Henry Ford: The Founder of Ford Motor Company

3. Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader

4. Bill Gates: The Man behind Microsoft

5. Michael Jordan: A Famous Basketball Star

6. Babe Ruth: The Greatest Baseball Player

7. Kobe Bryant: The Incredible Basketball Star

8. Tiger Woods: A Great American Golf Champion

9. Jesse Owens: The Man Who Defied Hitler

10. Steven Spielberg: Hollywood’s Best Director

11. Michael Jackson: A Controversial Pop Star

12. Mickey Mouse: The World Famous Cartoon Character

13. Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Line

14. Van Halen: From Garage Band to Superstardom

15. Jane Fonda: American Patriot or Traitor?

16. Barry Bonds: Cheater or Legend?

17. Mike Tyson: The Youngest Boxing Champ

18. Barack Obama: America’s First Black President

19. Yao Ming: Bigger than Life

20. Oprah Winfrey: Her Incredible Life

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Amazing 100 American People

Famous &  Popular

Lessons

21 – 40

21. Abraham Lincoln: America’s Greatest President

22. Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Boxer

23. Carl Sagan: Visionary Astronomer

24. Beyonce Knowles: Beauty and Talent Personified

25. Jack Kevorkian: Hero or Murderer?

26. Amelia Earhart: America’s Lost Heroine

27. Charles Lindbergh: A Superstar Pilot

28. Susan B. Anthony: The First Women’s Rights Activist

29. Bill Clinton: Popular Modern American President

30. Forrest Gump: An American Film Legend

31. Lance Armstrong: American Hero or Villain?

32. Thomas Jefferson: An American Patriot

33. Russell Crowe: A Great Hollywood Leading Man

34. Arnold Schwarzenegger: From Terminator to Governor

35. Johnny Depp: An Unusual Talent

36. Donald Sterling: The Controversial Billionaire

37. Magic Johnson: From Superstar to Businessman

38. Phil Jackson: Winning at All Levels

39. Jerry Springer: The Man Behind the Show

40.

The Wright Brothers: The Fathers of Aviation

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Amazing 100 American People

Famous &  Popular

Lessons

41 – 60

41. John Lennon: A Founding Member of the Beatles

42. D.B. Cooper: The Infamous Skyjacker

43. O.J. Simpson: American Hero and Villain

44. Billie Jean King: An Advocate of Equal Rights for Women

45. Madonna: A Musical Legend

46. Neil Armstrong: The Man who Walked on the Moon

47. Mark Twain: A Great American Author

48. Christopher Reeve: A Real-Life Superman

49. Richard M. Nixon: A Presidency Lost

50. Clint Eastwood: A Filmmaker Like No Other

51. Michael Moore: Exposing the Truth

52. Bill Maher: Mr. Liberal

53. Cesar Chavez: The Voice of Equality

54. Hugh Hefner: The Greatest Playboy

55. Tom Hanks: A Great American Actor

56. Johnny Carson: The Late Night King of TV

57. Helen Keller: Overcoming Disability

58. Elvis Presley: The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

59. Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Emancipator

60. Audie Murphy: An American War Hero

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Amazing 100 American People

Famous &  Popular

Lessons

61 – 80

61. Jonas Salk: The Man who Cured the World

62. Chuck Yeager: Faster than the Speed of Sound

63. Steve Jobs: The Man and His Apple Computers

64. Meg Whitman: CEO and Political Hopeful

65. Mark Zuckerberg: The Social Revolutionist

66. Jeff Bezos: Amazon.com Creator

67. Larry Page: The Man who gave the World Google

68. Vin Scully: The Voice of the L.A. Dodgers

69. Robin Williams: Behind the Laughter

70. Benjamin Franklin: Invention Personified

71. Walt Disney: The Man Behind Mickey Mouse

72. Bob Hope: Hollywood Legend

73. Andrew Carnegie: From Rags to Riches

74. Ursula Burns: From Poverty to the Fortune 500

75. Jim Carrey: From Homeless to Superstardom

76. Ray Charles: The Man and His Music

77. Lucille Ball: America’s Sweetheart

78. Usher: The Man and his Music

79. Rudy Giuliani: The Man Who Saved New York

80. Pat Tillman: The Greatest Sacrifice

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Amazing 100 American People

Famous &  Popular

Lessons

81 – 100

81. Lyndon B. Johnson: 36th President of the U.S.

82. George S. Patton: World War II Hero

83. Ronald Reagan: From Actor to President

84. George Lucas: The Man Behind Star Wars

85. Franklin D. Roosevelt: A President at War

86. Albert Einstein: Intelligence Personified

87. Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor of the Telephone

88. George Washington Carver: From Slave to Inventor

89. Dwight D. Eisenhower: From General to President

90. Maya Angelou: American Author

91. Billy Graham: Evangelist and Civil Rights Advocate

92. George H.W. Bush: From Pilot to President

93. George W. Bush: Controversial President

94. Rush Limbaugh: The Right-Wing Personified

95. Marilyn Monroe: Glamour and Beauty

96. Frank Sinatra: Ol’ Blue Eyes

97. Shirley Temple: From Child Star to Diplomat

98. Harrison Ford: The Great American Actor

99. James Bond: Filmdom’s Greatest Spy

100. David Letterman: Late Night Comedy

English for New Immigrants

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+ 100 = American Essays

Easy American Literature

Lessons

 1 – 20

1. A Social Media Fast

2. The Parade

3. The Queen Mary

4. A Garage Band

5. Memorial Day and Veterans Day

6. The Challenger Disaster

7. Marching for Safer Streets

8. Amber Alert

9. Childhood Friends

10. Board Game Night

11. Celebrating a Win

12. Have Points, Will Travel

13. Long Distance Relationship

14. Summer School

15. At Father’s Day

16. Black Friday

17. Election Day

18. Prom Night

19. Need to Learn How to Drive

20. T-Ball

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+ 100 = American Essays

Easy American Literature

Lessons

 21 – 40

21. A Breath of Fresh Air

22. Falling into a Dream

23. Stop and Frisk

24. An Earthquake

25. A Real Guitar Hero

26. An Overturned School Bus

27. Calm and Relaxed

28. A Day at the Library

29. Playing Catch

30. The Humor in Life

31. How Johnny Met His Wife

32. My Bike Club

33. Helen the Gardner

34. My Friend Diego

35. Going Back to School

36. Mario’s First Car

37. Joining the Marine Corp

38. A Workaholic Dad

39. The Carnival

40. High School Love

English for New Immigrants

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+ 100 = American Essays

Easy American Literature

Lessons

 41 – 60

41. A Hot Summer Day

42. Hungry Abel

43. Joel’s Job Search

44. Valery’s Bus Trip

45. Studying for the Big Test

46. Jenny’s First Pets (1)

47. Jenny’s First Pets (2)

48. Surfing

49. Jane the Living Doll

50. An Emergency

51. Disappearance of a Lego

52. Drought-Resistant Plants

53. Facebook Friends

54. Service Animals

55. Underground Music

56. Summer Programs for Kids

57. Special Education

58. Stay-at-Home Dad

59. A time for Family

60. Shopping on Black Friday

English for New Immigrants

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+ 100 = American Essays

Easy American Literature

Lessons

 61 – 80

61. Vinyl Hunting

62. No-Hitter

63. Helping the Needy

64. A Visit to Statue of Liberty

65. A Homeless Man

66. Being Charged with Arson

67. A Baby Girl

68. An Easter Bunny

69. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

70. Josh’s First Girlfriend

71. Hide and Seek

72. A Night at the Drive-In

73. Hello Dolly!

74. Dodgers vs. Giants

75. Halloween Costume Party

76. The Coke Bottles

77. Going to College

78. Driving up Pacific Coast Highway

79. Mary, Tom, and Buddy (1)

80. Mary, Tom, and Buddy (2)

English for New Immigrants

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+ 100 = American Essays

Easy American Literature

Lessons

 81 – 100

81. Always Safety First

82. Eddie and Jake Form a Rock Band

83. Learning Spanish

84. Going Back to School

85. Johnny’s Long Hair (1)

86. Johnny’s Long Hair (2)

87. The Friendship

88. A New Friend

89. Fingerprinting

90. Getting Cable

91. Trash Days

92. Seeing a Dermatologist

93. Happy Hour

94. Learning to Drive

95. Playing Football

96. Food Trucks

97. The Great Nelson Mandela

98. Charles Darwin

99. Online Classes

100. The Titanic

English for New Immigrants

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 Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

1 – 20

1. Leaving for Work

2. Shopping at the Supermarket

3. Sunday Afternoons

4. Julie Joins Facebook

5. Bowling Night

6. The Haunted Warehouse

7. Moving to Arizona

8. Working at a Bookstore

9. Joel Learns to Drive

10. Ghost in the Hall

11. Bobby the Fat Boy

12. Fifth Grade Dance Competition (1)

13. Fifth Grade Dance Competition (2)

14. Camping Trip

15. Painting a Mural

16. New York, New York

17. Not-so-happy Meals

18. The Bad News

19. The Big Move

20.

The Dentist Will See You Now

English for New Immigrants

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Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

21 – 40

21. The Lottery Ticket

22. A New “Alarm Clock”

23. The Unlikely Reunion

24. Thrift Store Treasures

25. Winter Time

26. No Smoking

27. Composting

28. Giving a Hand

29. Arrested Twice in One Day

30. What’s Good for the Goose

31. No Such Thing as Free Lunch

32. Paying to Win

33. A Night in Las Vegas

34. The Girl Next Door

35. My Best Friend

36. A Day in the Park

37. Going out to the Movies

38. Water Balloon War

39. Summer Job

40. The Divorce

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Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

41 – 60

41. The Last Drink

42. Christopher the Reporter

43. Richard’s Father

44. The Bartender

45. A Trip to Hawaii

46. Family Reunion

47. Losing My Dog

48. A Big City and a Small Town

49. Looking for a Job

50. Superstore

51. Getting my License

52. Going to Disneyland

53. The Artist, the Poor Man, and the Musician

54.The Evils of Technology

55. Anthony’s First Day at Disneyland

56. Woken up by Fireworks

57. Come over anytime, but not really

58. Finding Your Own Apartment

59. Trick or Treat

60. Leaving a Tip

English for New Immigrants

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Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

61 – 80

61. Not Sold Over the Counter

62. Seeing the Entire United States

63. Grocery Shopping

64. Sales Tax

65. “Oh Really?”

66. More than Sports

67. Time-out

68. Saving a Pigeon

69. Not Just for the Old and Homeless

70. The Facebook Message

71. Paintballing in the City Streets

72. Increasing the Home Value

73. Growing up Playing Baseball

74. My Day on the Ocean

75. Green Hair, Don’t Care

76. Hospice Care

77. Diving at the Swimming Pool

78. Watching Three Movies at the Theater

79. I Hate Summer

80. Jumping Over Fireworks

English for New Immigrants

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Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

81 – 100

81. A Problem with Online Dating

82. What are Friends?

83. After the Death of a Music Collector

84. My first Road Trip

85. Don’t Drink and Drive

86. Seeing a Midnight Screening

87. Going to the Beach

88. My Worst Birthday

89. My Embarrassing Family

90. A new Addition to the Family

91. Marriage Is the End

92. Running a Mile

93. Baseball Tryouts

94. The School Dance

95. A Jealous Girlfriend

96. Skating for Glory

97. The Dog Sandy

98. Decorating the Christmas Tree

99. Cruising the Boulevard

100. A Day at the Beach

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Stories of America

Short American Novels 

Easy to Read

Lessons

101 – 109

101. Learning to Swim

102. Tango in the Park

103. A Step pet

104. A Pre-Paid Cell Phone Plan

105. A Teddy Bear

106. Learning to Ride Bike

107. Going to Community College

108. Carol’s High School Teacher

109. Online Classes

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Welcome to America

English Conversations

New Immigrants = New Country

1. At the pharmacy

2. Talking to the doctor

3. At the vet

4. Health care/health insurance

5. Talking to the landlord

6. At the post office

7. Talking to the plumber

8. Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)

9. At the library

10. At the airport

11. Talking to the dentist

12. Talking to the police

13. Renting an apartment

14. Public transportation

15. Arranging utilities (gas, electricity, etc.)

16. Getting a driver’s license

17. Daycare 1

18. Daycare 2

19. Child care emergency

20. Buying a car

21. Talking about mental health/emotional problems

22. At the bank

23. Talking to immigration officers 1

24. Talking to immigration officers 2