Conv Fashion

East Asia Institute of Management
CPE Registration No: 200101029C (20-05-2010 to 19-05-2014)
Basic English Conversational / Listening Skills

Lesson Plan Topic : Fashion Lesson Objective Use appropriate vocabulary related to fashion Express own opinion on topic related to fashion trend and prices Comprehend reading passage To listen carefully and be able to communicate with others on topics related to fashion
Lesson Duration Total: 2.5 Hour 10 Mins 15Mins 115 Mins 10 Mins Attendance and Ice Breaking Topic Introduction Video Screening /Discussions / Reading / Listening / Role play Recap of important points
Material Required Worksheet on Introduction, Shopping list, How much is it, Reading 1,2 and 3 and conversational questions Role play script listening from (http://www.esl-lab.com/supermarket/supermarketsc1.htm ) Listen to song Pet shop boys Shoppings script and listening from (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR4h6yfqI-M )
Lesson layout:
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Give out introduction handout to students. Student may works in pair or group of 4 to discuss the questions before teacher asks the questions to the group. Discuss relevant points related to the topic Teacher to ask students to tick on items the students tend to purchase for themselves or their family. Ask students to compare items. Teacher to take note of general trend of purchasing grocery items and pose relevant questions. Teacher to give out worksheet on How much is it? Let the students complete the exercises before discussing the answer. Post question on preferred mode of payment and how much is enough when they go shopping. Teacher to give out the 3 reading passages and ask students to read and complete the exercises. Go thru the answers. Teacher ask the student to do the role play on Grocery shopping after listening you may discuss with students the underline words. If time permits, fill in the blank while listening to Pet shop boys - Shopping.
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Introduction:
Whats your favourite department store?
Is it difficult for you to choose what to buy? Why?
Why do you try on the things you buy?
Do you like window shopping? Why?
Do you go to sales ?
Are you good at buying gifts ?
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Reading 1 Tattoo: Reading Last Sunday I was sitting at a street caf enjoying a cup of coffee when my friend Mark, getting too hot in the afternoon sun, rolled up his sleeves. I then found something out about him I didnt know before he had a tattoo! Why yes, he said to my surprised reaction, in fact I have many tattoos on my arms, legs, chest and back! So when did this start? It must be about ten years ago now, Mark said. I was travelling around Asia and tattoos were becoming very fashionable. I thought the designs looked really nice and I chose a leaping dolphin (1) it seemed appropriate as I was on an island in the middle of an ocean. Yes, its certainly quite fashionable now especially among the young. When I was young tattoos were associated with sailors, bikers and men working at the funfair. Why has (2) this changed? I suppose its seen as doing something different, a little risqu or radical and that appeals to young people. And in Asia its both easier and cheaper to get a tattoo than, say, the US. (3) There, even a very small tattoo can cost $50. And did you know that it wasnt until 1999 that New York City lifted its ban on tattooing! Mark explained. as my friend reminded me (4) this is not the first time by any means that tattoos have been fashionable. Although its not certain exactly where tattooing started there is lots of evidence that for millions of people throughout time it has been one of the most popular forms of permanent body art. Its been suggested that tattooing may have started in Egypt because tattoos were found on Egyptian mummies from about 2000 BC. Ancient Maori warriors, Mark continued used to paint their faces with charcoal before a battle. They then began to make the lines permanent rather than reapplying the charcoal for each battle. In Borneo men were covered in images of plants and creatures. (5) This provided both camouflage and protection against evil spirits. And in the South Seas Islands, particularly Samoa, tattooing continues to be an art form since it was first noted in the 19th century. It seems that the first documented evidence of tattooing in Britain was in 787 AD when it was outlawed by the British Council of Churches as a pagan practice. (6) This didnt stop people, including royalty. King Harolds body was only identified after the battle of Hastings in 1066 by his tattoos. In the late 19th century, tattoos were popular among wealthy socialites. Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill, had a small tattoo of a coiled snake around her wrist. Even Queen Victoria herself was rumoured to have a small, discreet tattoo. It wasnt until later, as costs fell, that tattoos became more commonly associated with sailors and criminals. And what came after the dolphin? Well, I continued the marine theme with different kinds of fish, then an octopus and a starfish. These are all on my left leg. I then decided to have a school of barracuda swimming over my left shoulder and the top of my arm. These took a few weeks to have done. I also have a huge shark on my back, chest and other arm. (7) That also took a long time. Does it hurt to have a tattoo? It depends! If youre feeling relaxed, then usually not. But if youre tired or nervous then youre more sensitive to pain. I met somebody who told me that they feel asleep during the tattooing so it certainly didnt bother (8) them! And it also depends where. Most people start with the top of the arm as this is usually fine, but if the tattoo
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is over a bone, for example on your foot, then (9) thats a different matter! And it can be very swollen afterwards too. Is it safe? If its done in a licensed place, then yes. This means that precautions are taken at every stage such as fresh needles for each person, everything sterilized and unused ink being thrown away and not returned to the bottle. Apparently, Mark added, before the advent of antibiotics in the 1940s there was an alarming rate of infection sometimes leading to the death of the tattooed fortunately (10) thats no longer a problem. And if you had any advice for someone whos thinking about getting a tattoo, what would (11) that be? Dont be too serious about it! The people who regret having had a tattoo are (12) those who thought for ages about what would be most appropriate and then chose the name of their girlfriend or boyfriend, or the name of their favourite pop group. Then ten years later their lives have changed and those influences are less meaningful. Theyre then stuck with something they dont want. So have one, but do it for fun! Finally, where did the word tattoo come from? Its from the Tahitian word tattau which means wait for it to mark! he laughed.
Macmillan
Comprehension questions
1 Match the words with their definitions. scar birthmark tattoo mole freckle a red or brown mark on a persons skin that has been there since they were born a small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it a mark that is left on the skin after a wound has healed a small, pale brown spot on a persons skin, especially on their face, caused by the sun a picture or design that is marked permanently on a persons skin by making small holes in the skin with a needle and filling them with coloured ink
2 Which of these do you have? Do you like them? Why / why not?
3 Do you think the following information about tattoos is true or false? a Tattoos have become more fashionable recently. b Tattooing was banned in New York City until 1999. c Maoris used to tattoo their faces for camouflage. d Only lower class people used to have tattoos. e Having a tattoo is very painful. f Having a tattoo is a dangerous thing to do. g Tattooing should be taken seriously. 6

h Tattoo is an old Portuguese word.
Reading 2 Returning an item to a shop A : Can I help you? C : Yes. Id like to return these jeans. A : May I ask why youre returning them? C : I bought them for my son, but theyre too short. A : Do you have the receipt? C : Yes, here it is. A : Im sorry. These jeans were on sale. There are no refunds on sale items. You can exchange them for something else or we can give you a credit note. C : Do you have the jeans in a larger size? A : Let me check.[a minute later] Im afraid they have sold out. C : Okay, Ill take a credit note. How long is it good for? A : Its good for a year. C : Okay. Ill come back next week and see if I can find something else he might like. Comprehension questions Match the words or expressions below with the correct meaning on the right. 1. return 2. on sale 3. sold out 4. refund 5. exchange 6. receipt 7. valid
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available to buy give back swap no more available to buy proof of purchase reduced price look for give back money able to use note allowing customer to purchase goods to the value specified

8. for sale 9. see if I can find 10. credit note
Reading 3 Put each of the following words or phrases in the correct gap. Check the next page for answers. tag, label, cashier, bargain, receipt, exchange, take back, try on, fit, advice, shop assistant, credit card, check, select, cash, refund, size, sale If you want to go shopping there are a number of things you have to consider. If you would like to find a _____ you should make sure to go to a _____. The only problem with a sale is that it is sometimes hard to _____ something once you buy it. Many stores also refuse to give a _____ on anything you have bought. If you are looking for clothes, make sure to _____, check the _____ to make sure that it is a good _____. Another good idea is to look at the _____ and _____ to see instructions for washing, etc. It's always a good idea to also ask the _____ for _____. Finally, when you go to the _____ you can usually pay by _____ or _____ if you don't have the _____. Never forget to get the _____!
Conversational topics

About how much money do you spend on clothes a year? Do you like shopping for new clothes? Do you often buy new clothes? Do you prefer to go shopping or just browse? Why? Do you think men should be allowed to wear skirts? What piece of clothing do you spend your money on the most? Why? Do you read fashion magazines? Do you sometimes wear a hat? Do you think it is important to wear fashionable clothes?
Do you think it is important to be in fashion? Do you wear jewelry? If so, what kind of jewelry do you wear? How often do you wear jewelry?
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What is your most valuable piece of jewelry? Do you wear the same color clothes now that you wore ten years ago? Do you wear the same size clothes this year as you wore last year? Do you think people feel different when they wear different clothes? Have you ever made your own clothes? If so, what did you make? Do you often make your own clothes? How many pairs of gloves do you have? What are some of the strangest fashions you have seen? What colors do you think look good on you? What colors do you think look good on your mother? What did you wear yesterday? What do you think of body piercing? Do you have pierced ears? Do you know anyone with a pierced nose? Would you ever pierce your tongue? What do you think of people who dye their hair green? What do you think of women who wear high heel shoes? Do you think high heel shoes are bad for a person's health? What fashions that you see today do you think will be out of fashion within two years? What is your shoe size? What kind of clothes are in fashion now? What kind of clothes do you usually wear? What's the most expensive piece of clothing you have ever bought? What's your favorite color for shoes? When was the last time you got dressed up? Why? How often do you get dressed up? Do you like to get dressed up? Where are some good stores to buy clothes in this area? Where do you usually buy clothes? Would you like to be a fashion model?
Questions on Styles, Clothing and Fashion-based Stereotypes

What would you think of a women who cut off all her hair and went around bald as a fashion statement? What do you think of a man who is bald for fashion's sake? What do you think of women who wear short mini-skirts? Do you think that the clothes we wear reflect what is inside us ? What do you think of people who always and only wear black? What do you think of people with tattoos?
Do you have a tattoo? Do you know someone with a tattoo? What do you think of people with body piercing? Do you have pierced ears?

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Would you pierce other parts of your body? What would you think of a high school student who always wore very conservative clothes? What type of clothing do you wear when you are angry and you want to express yourself? What colors do you choose to wear when you are happy? Would you dress the same as you do in your country if you went to America for a visit? Do you dress the same when you are depressed as you do when you are very happy? In what ways do you dress differently? If you went out with a group of high school friends, would you dress differently then if you went out with your grandmother and her friends? In what ways does your Grandmother dress differently then you? When you get old do you think you will dress like your grandmother or grandfather? Would you ever wear dreadlocks? What do you think of the people who wear them? Have you ever worn your hair braided in small braids. Did anyone look at you differently because of it? Would you ever wear contacts to change your eye color? What is the difference in the people who choose to wear contacts and the people who choose to were glasses? What do you think about women who don't wear earrings? What do you think about men who wear earrings? What do you think of women who do? Is it possible for women to wear too much make-up? When is a person wearing to much make-up? What do you think of men who wear make-up? Is it possible to be beautiful without wearing any make-up, earrings or other accessories? Do fashionable clothes really change the way a person looks? What differences have you noticed in the fashions here and in your country? What do you think of men who where tights? What do you think about secondhand clothes? Why do you think people buy secondhand clothes? Have you ever been to a store that sells secondhand clothes? Have you ever bought secondhand clothes? Would you buy secondhand clothes? When and where did you buy an article of clothing you're wearing right now? Why did you choose it? What would you think if the mother of the groom wore black at a wedding? What would you think if a bride wore red? Should a bride's dress be long or do you think it could be the length of a regular skirt? What items of clothing do you consider provocative in this country? What types of clothing are provocative in your country? Do you ever dress this way?
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What do you think of men wearing high heels? What do you think of women wearing high heels? Why is it acceptable for women to wear men's clothing, but not for men to dress in women's clothing? Is there a stigma attached to people who buy no-name (no brand) clothing? Are some people more fashion conscious than others? What types/groups of people? Have you ever bought imitation brand clothing? What traditional clothes do people from your country wear? When do you wear them? Are they comfortable? In your country do children have to wear school uniform? Did you wear a school uniform? Do you think wearing uniforms is a good idea? What would you do or feel if you were refused entry to somewhere because of what you are wearing? Do you think dress codes should be adhered to if requested on an invitation? What would you wear to meet royalty or the President of your country? Would you go to a fancy dress party? Why or why not? How much do you spend getting ready to go to school? Work? Out with friends? To a party?

The clothes shop

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Scenario: Two friends are shopping in Manchester city centre Characters: Maggie, John, Shop assistant Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Maggie John Quick! Look over there! Can you see that girls jeans? Who? The one with the blonde hair and the cute ? Yes, thats the one! What do you think of them? What? The jeans! The jeans! Theyre OK. What brand are they? Can you have a look? No way! Her boyfriend might thump me! Spoilsport. I think theyre Tommy Highflyers. You mean Tommy Hilfigers! Anyway, I thought you werent spending today. I know, but I feel a bit down Ive got an eight hundred-word essay to write before Tuesday. I need some retail therapy! Hey Mags, do you like this jumper? I like the colour is it in the sale? Err no Dyou think it suits me? What? Oh, er yes yes, its nice. I really need some jeans, actually. What do you mean you need some jeans? You bought some last week! I know, but you know what happened to those, dont you? No, what? I split them when I was getting out of the taxi the other night. Do you know what they cost me? Maybe you should get a bigger size this time. I like them tight. They make your bum look better if theyre tight. Not if you split them! Ooh, look! These are in the sale! 90 pounds! Guess what they were? 900 pounds?
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Maggie John Maggie John Maggie Assistant Maggie John Maggie Assistant Maggie John Maggie John Assistant Maggie
Dont be silly. They were 250 pounds! Now, thats a bargain if ever I saw one! Its even more of a bargain if you dont buy them. Debbie Sloans got some just like these Ive gotta get em! Well, at least try them on. If theyre good enough for Debbie Sloan, theyre good enough for me! Can you enter your pin number, please? OK Is her bum smaller than mine, John? Sorry? What? One hundred and sixty pounds? Yes, love. Thats the jeans and the jumper. Oh. John, you put the jumper on my bill. Do you mind? I havent got any cards on me. Oh well, er OK then. Ill pay you back, I promise. Sorry, love cards declined. Dyou have any other form of payment? Yes! I have another credit card. Er, hang on no, I dont not any more.
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Chris De Burgh - Lady in red

I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight, I've never seen you shine so bright, I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance, They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance, And I have never seen that dress you're wearing, Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes, I have been blind; The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek, There's nobody here, it's just you and me, It's where I want to be, But I hardly know this beauty by my side, I'll never forget the way you look tonight; I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight, I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing, I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side, And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away, And I have never had such a feeling, Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight; The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek, There's nobody here, it's just you and me, It's where I want to be, But I hardly know this beauty by my side, I'll never forget the way you look tonight; I never will forget the way you look tonight. The lady in red, the lady in red, The lady in red, my lady in red,
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Answers for How much is it Money that you receive from a clerk along with your receipt: Money that you pay to the government: The cost of an item before tax: The amount that you save off of the regular price: Money you give for good service. Money that includes tax, discounts, and the price. Answers for Returning an item to a shop change tax item cost discount tip total cost
Answers for fill in the blank If you want to go shopping there are a number of things you have to consider. If you would like to find a bargain you should make sure to go to a sale. The only problem with a sale is that it is sometimes hard to exchange something once you buy it. Many stores also refuse to give a refund on anything you have bought. If you are looking for clothes, make sure to try them on, check the size to make sure that it is a good fit. Another good idea is to look at the tag and label to see instructions for washing, etc. It's always a good idea to also ask the shop assistant for advice. Finally, when you go to the cashier you can usually pay by credit card or check if you don't have the cash. Never forget to get the receipt!
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Pet shop boys shopping We're buying and selling your history How we go about it is no mystery You check it with the city, then change the law Are you looking forward? Now you want some more We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping It's easy when you got all the information Inside help, no investigation (No investigation, investigation) No questions in the house, no give and take There's a big bang in the city We're all on the make We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping
Our gain is your loss, that's the price you pay I heard it in the House of Commons: everything's for sale We're shopping We're shopping We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping Ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah ah Ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah ah ah, ah ah
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We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping
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East Asia Institute of Management

CPE Registration No: 200101029C (20-05-2010 to 19-05-2014)

Basic English Conversational / Listening Skills

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

Whats your favourite department store?

Is it difficult for you to choose what to buy? Why?

Why do you try on the things you buy?

Do you like window shopping? Why?

Are you good at buying gifts ?

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

h Tattoo is an old Portuguese word.

East Asia Institute of Management

8. for sale 9. see if I can find 10. credit note

East Asia Institute of Management

Questions on Styles, Clothing and Fashion-based Stereotypes

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

The clothes shop

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

Chris De Burgh - Lady in red

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

East Asia Institute of Management

We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping

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