Lesson 23: What Are You Wearing?

Lesson 23: Fashion Forward: Exploring Clothes and Styles

Welcome, fashionistas! 👚👕👖

Today, we’re diving into the world of fashion! We’ll learn the vocabulary for different types of clothing, describe our personal styles, and even get creative with a fun dress-up game. Get ready to express your unique fashion sense in English!

Clothing Vocabulary: Dressing Up Your Language

Let’s start by adding some stylish words to your English wardrobe:

1. Tops:

   • shirt (long-sleeved, short-sleeved, button-down)
   • blouse
   • T-shirt
   • tank top
   • sweater
   • jacket
   • hoodie
   • vest

2. Bottoms:

   • pants (jeans, trousers, leggings)
   • shorts
   • skirt
   • dress

3. Footwear:

   • shoes (sneakers, sandals, boots, heels)
   • socks

4. Accessories:

   • hat
   • scarf
   • gloves
   • belt
   • jewelry (necklace, bracelet, earrings, ring)

5. Other:

   • swimsuit
   • pajamas
   • uniform

Fashion Parade: Describing Your Style

1. What Are You Wearing?

   • Take a few minutes to look at your outfit.
   • Describe what you’re wearing to your partner, using the vocabulary you just learned.
   • Be as detailed as possible!
   • Example: “I’m wearing a blue T-shirt, black jeans, and white sneakers. I also have a scarf around my neck because it’s a bit chilly today.”

2. Fashion Interview:

   • Interview your partner about their outfit. Ask questions like:
     • “What’s your favorite item of clothing you’re wearing today?”
     • “Do you have a favorite style or brand?”
     • “What do you usually wear on weekends?”

Dress-Up Challenge

Let’s play a game to practice our clothing vocabulary!

1. Picture Cards:
   • Your teacher will provide picture cards of different clothing items.
   • Divide into teams or play individually.
2. The Challenge:
   • The teacher will describe a situation or occasion (e.g., “You’re going to a wedding,” “It’s a hot day at the beach”).
   • The first team or student to hold up the correct picture card for that situation gets a point.
   • The team or student with the most points at the end wins!

Bonus Activity: Fashion Show

• Create a Look: In groups, create a fashion look for a specific occasion or theme (e.g., Khmer New Year, a night out, a job interview).
• Hit the Runway: Present your fashion creation to the class, describing the outfit and explaining why it’s appropriate for the chosen occasion or theme.

Did You Know? In Cambodia, traditional clothing often reflects the wearer’s social status and cultural background.

Your Turn!

Fashion is a form of self-expression. Experiment with different styles, colors, and patterns to find what makes you feel confident and comfortable. Remember, the most important thing is to wear what makes you happy!