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Lesson 10:   Shopping for Clothing and Accessories

I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬

LET-S CHECK IT OUT

Describe what you see in the picture.

What's the advantage of online shopping?

II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯

purse

[ purs ]

noun

- a small bag used for carrying money and personal items

She took her wallet out of her purse to pay for the groceries.

striped

[ strahypt ]

adjective

- marked or decorated with stripes

He wore a blue and white striped shirt to the party.

plaid

[ plad ]

adjective

- having a checkered or tartan pattern

She bought a red plaid skirt for the winter season.

earmuffs

[ eer-muhfs ]

noun

- a pair of soft fabric coverings to protect the ears from cold or noise

He wore earmuffs to keep his ears warm in the snow.

flip-flops

[ flip-flops ]

noun

- a type of sandal with a thong between the big toe and the second toe

She wore flip-flops to the beach.

pierced earrings

[ peerst 'eer-ringz ]

noun

- earrings that are worn in a hole pierced through the earlobe

She bought a new pair of gold pierced earrings.

rain boots

[ reyn boots ]

noun

- waterproof boots worn to protect the feet from rain and mud

He put on his rain boots before walking in the puddles.

one-size-fits-all

[ wuhn-sahyz fits awl ]

adjective

- designed to fit people of a wide range of sizes

The hat is one-size-fits-all, so it should fit anyone.

knee length

[ nee length ]

adjective

- extending to the knee

She wore a knee-length dress to the formal dinner.

short-sleeved

[ shawrt-sleevd ]

adjective

- having sleeves that do not reach the elbow

He prefers wearing short-sleeved shirts in the summer.

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IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Emily is purchasing various types of clothing and accessories.

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Emily

Hi, I’m looking for some new clothes and accessories. Can you help me find them?

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James

Of course! What specific items are you looking for?

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Emily

I need a sleeveless top, a short-sleeved shirt, and a three-quarter-sleeved blouse. Also, I’m looking for a crew-neck dress that is knee length.

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James

We have those items in the clothing section. Do you need any specific patterns or styles?

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Emily

Yes, I prefer floral, checked, plaid, striped, or polka dotted patterns. I also like plain designs.

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James

Great, we have a variety of those. Do you need any accessories?

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Emily

Yes, I need pierced earrings, earmuffs, earplugs, a scarf, flip-flops, and rain boots.

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James

We have a good selection of accessories. Anything else?

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Emily

I’m also looking for a purse, wallet, coin purse, and a personal organizer. And I need to replace my driver’s license and health insurance card holders.

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James

No problem, we have all of those items. Let me show you where they are.

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Emily

Thank you so much for your help, James.

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James

You’re welcome, Emily. Let me know if you need anything else!

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why did Emily approach James?

2. What types of clothing patterns does Emily prefer?

3. Which personal items did Emily mention needing to replace?

V. LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Customer

Do you have any knee-length dresses available?

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Customer

Can you help me find a scarf to match my coat?

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Customer

I’m looking for a polka-dotted blouse. Do you have any?

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Customer

Do you carry any floral dresses?

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Customer

I need a sleeveless top for summer. Can you show me where to find them?

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VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬 0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

A customer visits a clothing store to buy specific types of clothing and accessories and seeks assistance from the staff.

Instruction:

One person will be the customer, and the other will be the staff member. Use the learned vocabulary in the conversation.

AS A STAFF MEMBERAS A CUSTOMER

Greet the customer and offer assistance.

Ask for help finding a knee-length dress, a scarf, a polka-dotted blouse, a floral dress, and a sleeveless top.

Direct the customer to the locations of the knee-length dress, scarf, polka-dotted blouse, floral dress, and sleeveless top.

Inquire about the prices of each item.

Provide information on the prices of the items.

Request recommendations for the best style or brand for each item.

Recommend the best styles or brands for each item based on customer preferences.

Ask if there are any current discounts or promotions.

Inform the customer about any ongoing discounts or promotions.

Thank the staff for their assistance.

Thank the customer for visiting and offer further assistance if needed.

LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭

  1. What is your favorite clothing pattern and why?
  2. How do you choose accessories to match your outfit?
  3. What personal items do you always carry with you, and why are they important?
  4. Can you describe a situation where you needed specific clothing or accessories for an event?