Fashion words

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is the most important aspect when learning a new language. It’s even more important than grammar. According to Wilkins (1972) very little can be said without grammar, but nothing can be said if we don’t know the words to express our message.

In this section you will be able to learn vocabulary that you will need throughout this material. Learning this vocabulary will help you understand the rest of the sections. So, it’s a lot better if you work on this section before any other.

There are several ways you can learn new words. One of the most common ones is through images. In that way, you are more likely to remember the new vocabulary.

Look at the following vocabulary. Make sure you listen to it, check the spelling of each word and take a moment to carefully observe each picture.

Word		Image	Word		Image
	sole			catwalks
	rubber bottom shoes			taylors
	baggy jeans			roll your eyes
	gown			jut out (from something)
	wig			embroidery
	clothes with ruffles			flamboyant outfits
	locust			denim

If you really want to learn new words, you need to use them as much as possible. It isn’t enough to look at the images just once. So, let’s practice the words at the top.

Writing exercise

Read the following ideas about the past, present and future. Complete each idea with vocabulary from the chart.

1 | In the past, especially in the XIV century, rich people wore wigs that covered their real hair.

2 | When I was a child I loved festivals because lots of people showed their flamboyant outfits full of vivid colors.

3 | At first, only workers wore denim but now, it’s probably the most common fabric.

4 | Women wear gowns when they go to a formal party.

5 | Celebrities and influencers walk through catwalks to show the nicest clothes.

6 | Some people eat locust and other insects. They prepare them with salt and lemon. They are delicious!

7 | In the future, shoe soles will change according to the pavement. In that way, people will walk more comfortably.

8 | In a hundred years’ time, taylors will use plastic or metal to make new clothes.

Another great way to learn new vocabulary is by looking at the context. In that way, you can discover or deduct the meaning of unknown words.

Select exercise

Look at the following ideas and try to figure out the meaning of the words in blue.

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