Lesson 17 — Clothes and Appearance

01 • Vocabulary

Listen and Repeat

T-shirt
T-shirt

shirt
shirt

jeans
jeans

shorts
shorts

dress
dress

shoes
shoes

jacket
jacket

hat
hat

02 • English in Real Life

Listen to the Dialogue

A
Alex: I like your jacket, Emma. 
E
Emma: Thanks! It's my favorite jacket. 
A
Alex: Are you wearing new shoes too? 
E
Emma: Yes, I am. 
A
Alex: They're cool! 
E
Emma: Thank you! 

03 • Grammar in Context

Language Focus

To describe clothes happening now, use am/is/are + wearing: I am wearing jeans. She is wearing a jacket.

04 • English & Culture

🌎 Culture Corner — School Uniforms

School clothing varies around the world. Uniforms are common in many schools in the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, but policies differ from school to school. Clothing can also express identity, climate, tradition and personal style.

🇧🇷 What about Brazil?

Does your school use a uniform? What do students normally wear?

05 • Reading & Listening

📖 Getting Ready for the School Event

Read the text. Then listen to the complete reading and answer the five questions.

Getting Ready for the School Event

Sofia is getting ready for a school event. She is wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and comfortable shoes. Her friend Liam is wearing black pants and a green shirt. The weather is cool, so he also has a jacket. Their teacher, Ms. Taylor, is wearing a blue dress and black shoes. The students are excited because families are coming to the school. Sofia likes her clothes because they are simple and comfortable. Before leaving home, she looks in the mirror, puts on her favorite hat and smiles.

Reading Comprehension

1. What color are Sofia's jeans?

2. What is Liam wearing on top?

3. Why does Liam have a jacket?

4. Who is Ms. Taylor?

5. Why does Sofia like her clothes?

06 • Speaking & Final Challenge

🚀 Your Mission

Describe what you are wearing.
Describe a classmate without judging appearance.
Name one item you wear when the weather is cool.

👕 Clothes and Appearance