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Fashion and Style
Lesson
23
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about clothing, fashion trends, and your personal style. You'll learn to express opinions and describe how fashion can reflect personality.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
clothes
trendy
style
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
comfortable
adjective
jeans
noun (plural)
trend
noun
professional
adjective
blouse
noun
T-shirt
noun
hoodie
noun
pants
noun (plural)
sneakers
noun (plural)
outfit
noun
dress
noun, verb
fashion
noun
neat
adjective
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
I usually wear...
I like to dress in...
My style is...
I feel good when I wear...
Fashion is important because...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
I usually wear...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I often choose...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another reason I like this style is...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
Yuka
I usually wear simple and comfortable clothes. For work, I wear blouses, pants, and sometimes dresses. On weekends, I like wearing jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers when I go out with friends. I also like wearing soft colors like white, beige, and light blue.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
Do you think fashion is important?
Yuka
Yes, I think fashion is a little important. It helps people feel more confident and shows their personality. But for me, comfort is more important than following every new trend. I like to wear clothes that fit my style and make me feel good.
Examiner
Has your style changed over time?
Yuka
Yes, my style has changed as I got older. When I was a student, I wore more casual clothes like hoodies and sneakers. Now, because of my job, I wear more formal and simple outfits. I care more about looking professional and neat.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
Where do you usually shop for your clothes?
Yuka
I usually shop for clothes at shopping malls near my home.
____________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
Why do some people care a lot about fashion?
Yuka
____________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
They want to look stylish and feel more confident in public. Fashion also helps people feel modern and express their mood. For some, it’s also a fun hobby to follow new styles.
Examiner
Do clothes affect the way people feel?
Yuka
Yes, clothes can change how people feel.
____________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Should school uniforms be required?
Is fashion more about comfort or appearance?
How does culture affect fashion choices?
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