1. Fashion and clothes /kləʊðz/
Upper-Intermediate Lesson 6

2. Today we are going to learn:
How to talk about fashion and clothes
Vocabulary
How to learn vocabulary
Order of adjectives
Idioms

3. Memory test

4. Glossary:
Trainers, parka, flip-flops, parachute pants, chinos, straight skirt, topcoat, ball gown, sundress, polo shirt, blouse, boots, circular skirt, cocktail dress, sports jacket, ski jacket, drainpipes, dress shirt, flight jacket, duffel, A-line skirt

5. Memory test

6. Glossary Shoes: trainers, boots, flip-flops.
Trousers: chinos, parachute pants, drainpipes.
Skirt: A-line skirt, straight skirt, circular skirt.
Dress: ball gown, cocktail dress, sundress.
Shirt: polo shirt, dress shirt, blouse.
Jacket: sports jacket, ski jacket, flight jacket.
Coat: parka, topcoat, duffel.

7. Memory test

8. Glossary: Shoes: trainers, boots, flip-flops.
Trousers: chinos, parachute pants, drainpipes.
Skirt: A-line skirt, straight skirt, circular skirt.
Dress: ball gown, cocktail dress, sundress.
Shirt: polo shirt, dress shirt, blouse.
Jacket: sports jacket, ski jacket, flight jacket.
Coat: parka, topcoat, duffel /ˈdʌf.əl ˌkəʊt/.

9. How to study words Repetition (1,3,7,14,30) Organise vocabulary
Topics (lists, mid maps)
Synonyms e.g. dress, frock, gown
Antonyms e.g. tidy - scruffy
Collocations: He wore his best clothes
Use!

10. Associations Smart/Casual/Casual-smart Trendy/stylish/fashionable/chic
Old-fashioned Vintage/retro
Bohemian/arty
Flamboyant/flashy
Sophisticated/classy

11. Adjectives
Tight-loose

12. Adjectives
Crew neck
U-neck
V-neck
Turtle-neck

13. Adjectives
Sleeveless
Long-sleeved
Short-sleeved
Hooded

14. Adjectives
Plain
Checked /tʃekt/
Striped
Spotted
Patterned

15. Word order of adjectives
opinion
size
age
shape/style
colour/pattern
nationality
material
A lovely
cap

16. Word order of adjectives
opinion
size
age
shape/style
colour/pattern
nationality
material
A lovely
small
old
 sports
black and white
Ukrainian
cotton
cap

17. Common mistakes: Wear vs dress The English ______ very well.
Teenagers _______ baggy clothes.

18. Common mistakes Wear vs dress The English dress very well.
Teenagers wear baggy clothes.

19. Common mistakes Wear vs carry People _____ clothes.
People _____ bags and umbrellas.

20. Common mistakes Wear vs carry People wear clothes.
People carry bags and umbrellas.
I’m wearing on jeans and a t-shirt.
I’m wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

21. Common mistakes Fit/suit/match This dress fits you! It’s your size.
This dress suits you!
It looks good on you!
The colour of the dress matches your eyes.

22. Idiom of the day
I didn't have a speech prepared. Everything I said was off the cuff.
My Dad's not afraid to cry. He always wears his heart on his sleeve.
By the looks of things, the kids wear the trousers in this household.

23. Today we have learned: How to talk about fashion and clothes
Vocabulary
How to learn vocabulary
Order of adjectives
Idioms