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Conversation Beginner · Module 14 · Unit 66

Shopping Vocabulary (Describing clothes, shoes, bags, and sizes)

Pre A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

today, you will talk about shopping vocabulary and learn useful words for buying clothes and accessories.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Have you ever gone window shopping in your neighborhood?
  2. What size do you usually wear for shoes?
  3. Do you like trying clothes on before buying?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • size

    noun

    /saɪz/

    Meaning:measurement of clothing

    What size do you wear?

    Real Life Tip:

    Sizes can vary between brands in the US.

  • dress

    noun

    /dres/

    Meaning:women's clothing item

    She bought a new dress.

    Real Life Tip:

    Dresses are common for parties and events.

  • try on

    phrasal verb

    /traɪ ɒn/

    Meaning:test clothing before buying

    Can I try this on?

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common in US stores.

  • window shopping

    idiom

    /ˈwɪndoʊ ˌʃɑːpɪŋ/

    Meaning:looking without buying

    We’re just window shopping.

    Real Life Tip:

    Popular activity in malls.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are at a shopping mall looking for clothes.
  • Daniel
    I need a new jacket for winter.
  • Rachel
    Let’s try on some styles first.
  • Daniel
    What size do you think fits me?
  • Rachel

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where are Daniel and Rachel?
  2. What is Daniel looking for?
  3. What activity is Rachel doing?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does try on mean?

  2. Window shopping means...

  3. I want to ____ this jacket before buying.

  4. What ____ do you wear?

  5. jacket / a / I / warm / need

  6. dress / this / try / can / I / on

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you prefer window shopping or buying quickly?
  2. When did you last try on new clothes?
  3. What size feels hardest to find?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How often do you go window shopping?
  2. What size jacket do you usually choose?
  3. Do you try on clothes in stores?
  4. Which dress style suits you best?
  5. Where do you shop for shoes?
  6. Do you prefer online or store shopping?
  7. What jacket color do you like most?
  8. Have you ever bought wrong size clothes?
  9. What bag style do you prefer?
  10. Do you enjoy shopping with friends?
Probably medium, but check the label.
  • Daniel
    That dress looks stylish on you.
  • Rachel
    Thanks! I was just window shopping earlier.
  • Daniel
    Let’s check another store.
  • Rachel
    Good idea, I want to compare prices.