18. • People wear
pajamas to bed.
• Pajamas are
comfortable.
19. • Slippers are worn
inside the house.
• They are slipped on
and off.
20. • This couple is
dressed for their
high school prom.
21. • Gowns are worn to
parties, formal
dinners, and proms.
22. • A tuxedo is a black
jacket with a satin
lapel.
• Tuxedos have
matching pants.
23. • Slips are worn under
dresses and skirts.
• This is a full slip.
Editor's Notes
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 children’s 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?
Suit, Skirt, Blue Jeans, Dress, blouse, belt, boots
Please visit www.elcivics.com for more free English vocabulary lessons. This powerpoint was created by Christina Niven.