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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
TALKING ABOUT CLOTHING
Pattern 1
What is (he) wearing?
- used to ask what someone is wearing at the moment of speaking
Examples:
Have you seen Mike? He looks great in his outfit!
Not yet. What is he wearing?
Pattern 2
He's wearing.. .
- used to describe what a person is wearing
- can be used with colors, patterns, or other adjectives to give a more specific description
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She's wearing a long pink dress and a pair of high heels.
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He's wearing a pinstripe suit. He looks so dapper.
Examples:
TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER AND SEASONS
Pattern 3
What's the matter?
- used for asking someone if there is a problem
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You look worried. What's the matter?
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You look upset. Is something bothering you? What's the matter?
Examples:
Pattern 4
It's (very windy) outside!
- used to express what the weather is like outside
| Examples: | |
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 It's spring. It's warm and it's very sunny outside. |  It's fall. It's cool outside. It's cloudy and windy. |
 It's summer. It's raining. It's hot and humid outside. |  It's winter. It's snowing and it's very cold outside. |
Pattern 5
I thought it was supposed to be (warm) today.
- refers to something that is intended or expected to happen
- in this case, this describes what weather is expected based on the weather forecast
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I thought it was supposed to get warmer today. That's what the weather app said.
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Wow, it's sunny! I thought it was supposed to be cloudy today. That's what I read online this morning.
Examples:
Pattern 6
I feel like (my toes will go numb).
[ I feel like + (subject pronoun) + (future verb "will" / "be going to") ]
- used to express what you think could happen in the near future based on the current situation
- "I feel like doing something" could mean what you want to do, but not in this context
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It's so cold outside! I feel like I'm going to freeze if I stay out too long.
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It's too sunny! I feel like I will get a sunburn if I don't use an umbrella.
Examples:
LET'S READ! 📖
TALKING ABOUT CLOTHING
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Ken and Anna are at a party. They are talking about other people's clothes.
Anna
Hey, Ken! You look great!
Ken
Hi Anna.
Anna
That's a cool shirt. I just love stripes these days. It's my new favorite pattern on guys.
Ken
Thanks. You look good, too. Your white pants and blue top go well together.
Anna
Oh, you should see John! He's wearing the worst outfit for a sunny day.
Ken
Why? What is he wearing?
Anna
He's wearing a coat. He thought it was supposed to rain today.
Ken
Oh, is that him over there?
Anna
Right! That's him. And do you know who he's with?
Ken
The woman in the pink blouse and skirt? That's Kylie.
Anna
Kylie?
Ken
Yeah, she's very quirky. She likes to wear monochromatic outfits.
Anna
Well, I think it's cool! Oh, look at Keiji! He's wearing a tie-dye T-shirt, check print shorts, and beanie.
Ken
And Crocs, too. Keiji's clothes are.. um.. interesting.
QUESTIONS
1. What pattern does Anna like on guys these days?
2. Why does Anna think John's outfit is the worst for a sunny day?
3. Why does Ken think that Kylie is quirky?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. TALKING ABOUT CLOTHING
Instruction: Desrcibe what each person in the photo is wearing. Add colors, patterns, or other adjectives to make your answers more specific.
Example:
What is she wearing?
She's wearing a blue polka-dot dress with a yellow belt, yellow stockings, and red high heels.
1. What is he wearing?
2. What is she wearing?
B. TALKING ABOUT WEATHER AND SEASONS
Instruction: What season is it? What's the weather like outside? Make two sentences about each picture answering these questions.
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C. LISTENING FOR DESCRIPTIONS
Instruction: Beth and Bruce are at a party. They are talking about other people's clothes. Write down what the following people are wearing. Write or type down your answers while listening.
| CLOTHES | ||
1. Beth |
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2. Bruce |
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3. Jon |
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4. Anita |
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5. Nick |
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Has Anna arrived? What is she wearing?