Lesson 24: Shopping for Clothes

Lesson 24: Retail Therapy: Shopping for Clothes in English

Welcome, fashionistas! 🛍️👗👠

Today, we’re hitting the shops to practice our English while browsing the latest trends and finding the perfect outfits. We’ll learn essential phrases for shopping for clothes, role-play scenarios in a clothing store, and even put on our own fashion show! Get ready to shop ’til you drop with confidence in English!

Shop Talk: Essential Phrases

Before we start browsing, let’s brush up on some essential phrases:

1. Asking About Clothes:

   • “How much is this?”
   • “Do you have this in a different size/color?”
   • “Can I try this on?”
   • “Where are the fitting rooms?”
   • “What do you think of this?”
   • “Does this look good on me?”
   • “What’s your return policy?”

2. Expressing Opinions:

   • “I love this!”
   • “This is so cute/stylish/trendy.”
   • “This doesn’t really suit me.”
   • “It’s too big/small/long/short.”
   • “I think this is a great deal.”

3. Making a Purchase:

   • “I’ll take it.”
   • “Can I pay by cash/credit card?”
   • “Do you offer a discount?”
   • “Can I have a bag, please?”

Let’s Hit the Shops!

1. Phnom Penh Fashion Tour:

   • Your teacher will show you pictures or videos of different clothing stores in Phnom Penh.
   • Discuss the different styles, brands, and price ranges.
   • Which stores would you like to visit? Why?

2. Shopping Role-Play:

   • Pair up with a classmate.
   • One person is the customer, and the other is the shop assistant.
   • Customer: Use the phrases you’ve learned to ask about clothes, try them on, and make a purchase.
   • Shop Assistant: Answer the customer’s questions, offer suggestions, and help them find what they’re looking for.
   • Switch roles after a few minutes.

Fashion Show Extravaganza!

Get ready to showcase your creativity and fashion sense!

1. Fashion Designer:

   • Create a fashion collection using drawings or pictures of clothes.
   • Choose a theme for your collection (e.g., casual wear, formal wear, traditional Khmer clothing with a modern twist).
   • Give your collection a catchy name.

2. The Runway:

   • Present your fashion show to the class.
   • Describe each outfit in detail, highlighting its unique features and the inspiration behind it.
   • Use your best model walk and poses!

Did You Know? Cambodian silk is highly prized for its quality and beautiful patterns. It’s used to make traditional clothing, scarves, and other textiles.

Your Turn!

Now it’s time to explore your personal style! Browse online or visit a local store and find outfits that you love. Describe them to your friends and family, and don’t be afraid to express your creativity through fashion!