BEGINNING ESL LESSON

Clothes are also called garments.

Blue jeans are pants.

They are made from denim.

Belts are worn around the waist.

This is a leather belt. It has a buckle.

Boots are worn on the feet.

Boots protect the feet and keep them warm.

Women wear dresses to work and parties.

Women wear skirts with blouses or sweaters.

Women wear blouses with pants or skirts.

High heels are women's shoes.

The heels on high heels are usually 1 to 4 inches tall.

A suit includes a jacket and a matching pair of pants.

Some children wear uniforms to school.

Popular uniform colors are navy blue or beige.

Coats are worn over clothes when it is cold outside.

People wear jackets when it is cool or cold.

Jackets are shorter than coats.

Sweaters are made from yarn.

Sweaters keep people warm.

Scarves are worn around the neck.

Scarves keep people warm in the winter.

People wear gloves to keep their hands warm.

Children wear gloves to keep their hands warm.

People wear pajamas to bed.

Pajamas are comfortable.

Slippers are worn inside the house.

They are slipped on and off.

This couple is dressed for their high school prom.

Gowns are worn to parties, formal dinners, and proms.

A tuxedo is a black jacket with a satin lapel.

Tuxedos have matching pants.

Slips are worn under dresses and skirts.

This is a full slip.

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PowerPoint Teaching Tips: Ask ESL students about the colors of the items on the slides and about the patterns and types of materials.Teaching Tip: Where do you buy your clothes? Do you like to shop alone or with a friend?Are you tired of seeing people in blue jeans? Why are they so popular?Do thin belts make the waistline look larger or smaller? What about wide belts?When do you wear boots?Do women in your native country wear dresses more often than pants?Should skirts cover the knees? Do women in your native country wear mini skirts?What kind of sleeves does this blouse have?Do you think high-heels are difficult to walk in? Are they difficult to work in?When do people wear suits? On what occasions should they wear a suit?Ask parents if they want their childrens school to require that students wear uniforms to school. What are some advantages and what are some disadvantages?Is the weather in the United States warmer or colder than the weather in your country of origin?Do you like jackets that have a hood? This is a pullover sweater. Do you prefer pullover sweaters or button up sweaters?Did you ever knit a scarf?Do you prefer gloves or mittens? Why?Why are mittens more popular for children and gloves more popular for adults?What is the difference between pajamas and nightgowns?Have you ever worn slippers to go to the store?How much does it cost to go to a high school prom? What does it include? (photos, limo, clothes, flowers, etc.)Ask women: When was the last time you wore a gown?Ask men: How much does it cost to rent a tuxedo?What is a half slip?Please visit www.elcivics.com for more free English vocabulary lessons. This powerpoint was created by Christina Niven.