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Conversation Intermediate · Module 21 · Unit 101

Seasonal Fashion Trends

B2 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

In today s lesson, you will talk about seasonal fashion trends and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you like to switch up your wardrobe when the weather changes?
  2. What is your go to outfit for a casual day out?
  3. Have you ever bought something just because it was trending?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Wardrobe

    noun

    /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/

    Meaning:The collection of clothes a person owns.

    Kevin is updating his wardrobe for the summer.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used to describe personal style.

  • Trendy

    adjective

    /ˈtrendi/

    Meaning:Currently popular or fashionable.

    Jennifer loves finding trendy accessories.

    Real Life Tip:

    Implies keeping up with current styles.

  • Switch up

    phrasal verb

    /swɪtʃ ʌp/

    Meaning:To change something to make it different.

    We should switch up our style this season.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common for changing routines or looks.

  • Dress to impress

    idiom

    /dres tuː ɪmˈpres/

    Meaning:To wear stylish clothes to get admiration.

    We always dress to impress for our dates.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used for formal or special events.

  • Fit

    slang

    /fɪt/

    Meaning:A fashionable outfit.

    That is a really cool fit you have on.

    Real Life Tip:

    Popular among younger generations.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Kevin and Jennifer are shopping for new clothes for the upcoming season.
  • Kevin
    I really need to switch up my wardrobe for spring.
  • Jennifer
    Me too. Have you seen these trendy new jackets?
  • Kevin
    That looks nice! Is it a good fit for me?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why is Kevin shopping?
  2. What does Jennifer like about the jacket?
  3. What are they looking for besides fashion?

Exercise

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

  1. What is a wardrobe?

  2. What does trendy mean?

  3. I want to ____ up my style.

  4. That is a cool ____.

  5. to / dress / impress / always

  6. is / trendy / that / jacket

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you prefer to dress to impress?
  2. How often do you switch up your wardrobe?
  3. What defines a cool fit for you?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Is this outfit trendy?
  2. Do you switch up your clothes?
  3. Can I see your wardrobe?
  4. Is this a good fit?
  5. Do you dress to impress?
  6. Is this color nice?
  7. Do you like shopping?
  8. Are you wearing a coat?
  9. Do you like hats?
  10. Is this cheap?
Jennifer
It is perfect. You know we always try to dress to impress.
  • Kevin
    True, but comfort is important too.
  • Jennifer
    Agreed. Let us look for something versatile.
  • Kevin
    I found some great shirts in the back.
  • Jennifer
    Great! Let us go try them on.