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Conversation Intermediate · Module 21 · Unit 102

Fashion and Identity

B2 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss fashion and identity and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Does your style reflect your personality?
  2. Do you feel different when you wear formal clothes?
  3. What are some clothes that make you feel confident?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Identity

    noun

    /aɪˈdentəti/

    Meaning:Who a person is.

    My style is a big part of my identity.

    Real Life Tip:

    A very common topic of self-reflection.

  • Confident

    adjective

    /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

    Meaning:Feeling sure of oneself.

    I feel confident in this blazer.

    Real Life Tip:

    An essential trait in modern culture.

  • Stand out

    phrasal verb

    /stænd aʊt/

    Meaning:To be easy to see or notice.

    These shoes help me stand out.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often viewed as a good thing in fashion.

  • Dress the part

    idiom

    /dres ðə pɑːrt/

    Meaning:To wear clothes appropriate for a role.

    I need to dress the part for my interview.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common in career-focused conversations.

  • Vibe

    slang

    /vaɪb/

    Meaning:A specific feeling or aesthetic.

    Your style has a retro vibe.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe the overall mood of a look.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Kevin and Jennifer are discussing why they choose certain styles.
  • Kevin
    I think my style is part of my identity.
  • Jennifer
    I agree. You really stand out when you wear that.
  • Kevin
    Thanks! It makes me feel so confident.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Kevin’s opinion on his style?
  2. How does his outfit make him feel?
  3. How does Jennifer describe her own style?

Exercise

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

  1. What is identity?

  2. What does confident mean?

  3. I want to ____ out.

  4. I need to ____ the part.

  5. is / my / part / identity / style

  6. feel / I / confident / very

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Does dressing the part help you feel confident?
  2. How would you describe your identity through fashion?
  3. Do you ever try to stand out?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Is this my identity?
  2. Do I look confident?
  3. Can I stand out?
  4. Did I dress the part?
  5. Do you like this vibe?
  6. Are you shy?
  7. Is this bold?
  8. Do you like colors?
  9. Are you stylish?
  10. Is this formal?
Jennifer
I love the vibe of your outfit today.
  • Kevin
    It is fun to dress the part sometimes.
  • Jennifer
    Exactly. Clothes really say something about us.
  • Kevin
    What about your style?
  • Jennifer
    I like to keep it simple but stylish.