This resource collection contains CLB-referenced module plans and authentic materials to help you create your own lessons. There are 12 subject themes. Sub-topics will help you locate modules of interest. Some sub-topics overlap; for example, spousal and child abuse is under Family, Friends & Neighbours, but family law is under Law.

These resources and modules were created by Manitoba EAL instructors and are provided as-is. They may include spelling, formatting, or other items that require correction before use in the classroom. Files are in Microsoft Word format unless otherwise stated.

• Pre-employment
• On the Job
• Health and Safety
• Housing
• For Consumers
• Education and Learning
• Community, Getting Around
• Recreation and Travel
• Law
• Culture and Citizenship
• Environment
• Friends, Families, and Neighbours

Pre-employment

Stage II

• CLB 6: Answering interview questions
• CLB 6: Preparing for a job interview

On the Job

EAL Literacy

• EAL Literacy Phase 1, CLB 1: Reporting an injury at work
• EAL Literacy Phase 3, CLB 5: Reading and following a work schedule

Stage I

• CLB 1: Safety at work
• CLB 2, 3, 4: Getting supplies
• CLB 2: Locating tools
• CLB 2: Working overtime
• CLB 4: Asking for a raise

Stage II

• CLB 5: Using the phone
• CLB 7: Safety in the workplace
• CLB 8: Getting along at work

Health and Safety

EAL Literacy

• EAL Literacy Foundations, CLB 2: Healthy eating
• EAL Literacy Phase 2, CLB 4: Nutrition

Stage I

• CLB 1: At the doctor’s reception
• CLB 1: Dressing for winter
• CLB 2: Emergencies needing an ambulance
• CLB 3: Discussing ailments
• CLB 3: Going to a walk-in clinic (illness)
• CLB 3: Going to the dentist
• CLB 3: Personal safety
• CLB 4: Going to the pharmacy

Stage II

• CLB 5: Nutrition and choosing healthy foods
• CLB 5: Going to the doctor
• CLB 5: Over-the-counter medicine
• CLB 6: Fitness
• CLB 6: Going to Emergency
• CLB 8: Substance abuse

Housing

Stage I

• CLB 3: Finding an apartment
• CLB 3: Apartment problems
• CLB 4: Renting an apartment

Stage II

• CLB 5: Finding a place to live

For Consumers

Stage I

• CLB 1: Shopping for clothes
• CLB 2: A family budget
• CLB 2: Shopping for groceries
• CLB 4: Opening a bank account

Stage II

• CLB 5: Preliminaries to opening a bank account
• CLB 7: Customer inquiries: defective items

Education and Learning

Stage I

• CLB 1: Giving personal information at school
• CLB 2: Enrolling a child in school
• CLB 2: Your child’s progress report
• CLB 3: Introduction to Collaborative Language Portfolio Assessment

Stage II

• CLB 5: Children & school: parental involvement
• CLB 7: Applying for college or university

Community, Getting Around

EAL Literacy

• Phase 1, CLB 1: Using public transit – bus schedules
• Phase 2, CLB 3: Getting a library card

Stage I

• CLB 1: Locating places in the community
• CLB 4: Government services

Stage II

• CLB 6: Libraries

Recreation and Travel

Stage I

• CLB 4: Checking into a hotel

Stage II

• CLB 8: Water safety issues

Law

EAL Literacy

• Phase 2, CLB 4: Responding to a traffic offence

Culture and Citizenship

Stage I

• CLB 3: Canada Day

Stage II

• CLB 6: Taxes: introduction to filing a tax return
• CLB 7: Statutory holidays in the workplace
• CLB 8: The electoral process in Canada

Environment

Stage II

• CLB 7: Recycling and garbage
• CLB 8: Global warming

Friends, Families, and Neighbours

EAL Literacy

• Phase 1, CLB 1: Personal schedules

Stage I

• CLB 1: Housewarmings
• CLB 2: A new baby in the neighbourhood
• CLB 4: Positive discipline (with activities)