Lesson goal: Students can describe clothes and personal style, talk about dress codes and give advice on what to wear.
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Lesson plan
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Warm-up
Questions to get the student talking and lead into the topic.
- What are you wearing today, and why did you choose it?
- Do you follow fashion, or do you just wear what feels comfortable?
- Have you got an item of clothing that you've had for more than five years?
- Who is the most stylish person you know?
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New words
Meet the words and practise them in games.
MemoryUnjumblefashionable · old-fashioned · trendy · outfit · dress code · smart · casual · suit · fit · match · designer · brand · loose · tight · dress up
All words in the set - 3
Exercises
The lesson's words in context. Only you see the answers.
- Fill the gap
The ___ at my new office is quite strict: no jeans and no trainers.
Answer: dress code - Fill the gap
Green really ___ you — it goes with your eyes.
Answer: suits - Fill the gap
I love this jacket, but it doesn't ___ me — it's two sizes too big.
Answer: fit - Fill the gap
This shirt isn't smart ___ for a job interview.
Answer: enough - Multiple choice
Nobody wears ties like that any more. It looks really ...
trendyold-fashionedfashionablesmart - Multiple choice
That's the shop ___ I bought my outfit for the wedding.
whichwherewhowhat - Multiple choice
You ___ wear trainers to the interview — they're too casual.
shouldn'tdon't have toneedn'tcan - True / false
Read: "Hi Sam! Good luck with the interview tomorrow. The company's dress code is smart casual, so you don't need a suit or a tie. Wear your dark trousers and the blue shirt — that colour really suits you. Just don't wear those old trainers!" Sam needs to wear a suit to the interview.
Answer: False - True / false
Read the text again. The writer thinks Sam looks good in blue.
Answer: True - Discussion question
You're going to a friend's birthday dinner at a nice restaurant. Describe the outfit you'd choose and explain why.
Sample answer: I'd wear my dark blue dress with a light jacket. It's smart, but not too formal, and the colour suits me. I'd wear flat shoes because they're comfortable and they match my bag.
- Fill the gap
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Speaking
The student answers using the new words.
- Do people judge others by their clothes? Is that fair?
- Should schools and offices have a dress code? Why or why not?
- Would you pay more for a designer brand? What for?
- Which fashion from the past would you like to see again?
- Do you like to dress up for special occasions, or do you prefer to stay casual?
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Review
A quiz on the lesson's words. With a student, it's homework on their link.
Quiz