Let´s go shopping

LET´S GO SHOPPING !!

INDEX CLOTHES SHOPPING (video) TALKING ABOUT CLOTHES (video) AT A CLOTHES SHOP WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? (video) LABELS YOU MAY SEE IN A CLOTHING SHOP CLOTHES SHOPPING VOCABULARY CLOTHING DICTIONARY

CLOTHES SHOPPING Watch the video about going shopping and buying clothes in English by clicking on the picture below.

Video time: 05´09´´ Take a look at the glossary. It may help you to understand the video better.

GLOSSARY brows (mirar / consultar) try (probar) changing rooms (vestuarios) size (talla) bargain (chollo) deals (ofertas) sign (firmar) receipt (recibo / copia) clothing store (tienda de ropa)

shop assistant (dependiente) look for (buscar) item (cosa/objeto/prenda) cash or card (en metálico o con trajeta) forget (olvidar)

TALKING ABOUT CLOTHES Watch the video about clothes by clicking on the picture below.

Video time: 05´40´´ Take a look at the glossary. It may help you to understand the video better.

GLOSSARY trainers (zapatillas deporte) striped ( a rayas) cotton (algodón) waistcoat (chaleco) stunning (de lujo) outfit (traje / modelo) sleeves (mangas) plain (liso) smart jacket (chaqueta elegante) pleated (plisada) baggy (holgados) sleeveless (sin mangas) corduroys (de pana)

checked (de cuadros) tight (ajustado) on trend (de moda) buckle (hebilla) jewellery (joyas) wrist (muñeca)

For more clothing vocabulary click HERE.

AT A CLOTHES SHOP Read the dialogue between the shop assitant and the customer.

Use this dialogue by changing some words (items, colours, size, etc.)

Shop assistant: Hello, Can I help you?

Customer: Hello, yes please. I’m looking for a T-shirt.

Shop assistant: What colour do you prefer?

Customer: I like blue or red.

Shop assistant: And what size do you need?

Customer: I usually use a large / medium / small size.

Shop assistant: OK. In your size we have these three models.

Customer: Oh, they are very beautiful!

Shop assistant: Do you want to try them on?

Customer: Yes, please. Where are the fitting rooms?

Shop assistant: Just at the end of the corridor / They are just over there.

Customer: Ok, thanks.

(A few minutes later…)

Shop assistant: Do they suit you?

Customer: Yes, I choose this one. How much is it?

Shop assistant: It is 20 euros.

Customer: Ok. Have you got anything cheaper?

Shop assistant: Yes, of course. This T-shirt is very similar but it costs only 12 euros.

Customer: Much better. Ok, I’ll take it.

Shop assistant: Would you like to buy anything else?

Customer: No, thank you / Yes, I also need a ….

Shop assistant: Ok, come with me, please. Will you put it on your credit card?

Customer: No, I'll pay with cash. Here it is.

Shop assistant: Thank you. Here’s your change.

Customer: Thank you. Good bye.

Shop assistant: Good bye.

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Watch the video about "WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?" by clicking on the picture below.

Video time: 03´34´´ Take a look at the glossary to learn some new vocabulary.

Then tell your classmates what you are wearing right now.

GLOSSARY fall (otoño) cool (fresco) find out (descubrir) striped (de rayas) suit (traje) tie (corbata) briefcase (maletín) navy blue (azul marino) socks (calcetines) bench (banco) backpacks (mochilas)

LABELS YOU MAY SEE IN A CLOTHING SHOP MENSWEAR

AR E W ER UND

WOM ENSW EAR LADI ESW EAR

CHILDRENS WEAR

ON SALE S

M - MEDIUM L - LARGE

ING FITT M ROO

BEST C HOICE

SIZES S - SMALL

BABYW EAR

ER F F O IAL SPEC

OFF % 0 2

XL - EXTRALARGE NO EXC HANGE S

EEK W N IO FASH

LOW P RICE

DRY CLEAR ONLY

BUY O N GET T E WO

REFUND BLA CK F RIDA BAR GAIN Y

VERY USEFUL IN CLOTHING SHOPS These phrases will help you to buy clothes or shoes: MAKING A CHOICE Do you want to try it/them on?

Do they feel comfortable?

It suits you.

Is this the only colour you have got?

What do you think of this/them?

What are these made of?

Are these washable?

I´ll take them / this.

FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE Could I try this/these on?

What size are you?

What size do you take?

I take a size 10.

Do you have this in a size XL? Do you have a fitting room?

Where´s the fitting room?

Have you got this in a smaller / larger size?

Could you measure my waist, please?

It´s much too big / small.

It´s / They´re just right.

It doesn´t fit.

They don´t fit.

Is this item in the sale?

Could I exchange this, please?

That colour suits you.

CLOTHES SHOPPING VOCABULARY DEPARTMENT STORE (grandes almacenes)

SHOE SHOP (zapatería)

HIGH FASION (alta costura)

TRENDY (de moda)

FLAT SHOES (zapatos planos)

HIGH HEELS (zapato de tacón)

WEDGETS (de cuña) SHOP ASSISTANT CLOTHING DICTIONARY

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