English A2 – Pre-Intermediate

Lesson 17: Clothing and Fashion

What are you wearing? (Present Continuous)

English A2 – Pre-Intermediate | Unit 4: Comparisons and Work Life

🎯 Lesson Objectives

Identify common clothing items for work and leisure.
Master the verb “to wear” in the Present Continuous.
Describe what people are wearing in specific moments (photos/meetings).

🎬 Video Transcript
Lesson 17: Clothing and Fashion – What are you wearing?

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Hello everyone! Welcome to our English lesson on Clothing and Fashion. Today, we’ll learn about different clothes, how to use the verb ‘to wear’ in the present continuous, and describe what people are wearing.

First, let’s identify common clothing items. For work, we often wear a suit, a dress shirt, a tie, or a blazer. Women might wear a formal dress, trousers, or a skirt. For leisure, we choose comfortable clothes like a t-shirt, jeans, a hoodie, or shorts. And don’t forget sneakers for casual outings or a swimsuit for the beach!

Next, let’s master the verb ‘to wear’ in the Present Continuous. We use it to describe what someone is wearing right now. The structure is: Subject + ‘am,’ ‘is,’ or ‘are’ + ‘wearing’ + the clothing item.

For example:
“I am wearing a blue shirt.”
“She is wearing a red dress.”
“They are wearing sneakers.”

Now, let’s practice describing what people are wearing. Look at this picture: He is wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. In this next photo, she is wearing a floral dress and sandals. And here, our friends are wearing t-shirts and jeans. Great job!

Today, we identified clothing items, learned ‘to wear’ in the Present Continuous, and practiced describing outfits. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a fashion expert in no time! See you next time!

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👕 Work Life vs. Weekend

How we dress depends on where we are. Let’s compare two different styles:

Clothing Item	Image Reference
💼 Professional (Work)
Suit (jacket and trousers)
Shirt and Tie
Blouse and Skirt
Dress shoes / Heels
👟 Casual (Weekend)
Jeans and T-shirt
Hoodie / Sweatshirt
Sneakers / Trainers
Shorts and Sandals

Category	Clothing Items	Sample Sentence
PROFESSIONAL	Blouse & Skirt	“She is wearing a blouse and skirt to the office today.”
PROFESSIONAL	Dress shoes / Heels	“She is wearing elegant dress shoes for her presentation.”
CASUAL	Jeans & T-shirt	“On Saturdays, I am wearing jeans and a T-shirt.”
CASUAL	Hoodie / Sweatshirt	“He is wearing a hoodie because it is a relaxing Sunday.”
CASUAL	Sneakers / Trainers	“I am wearing sneakers because I am going for a walk.”
CASUAL	Shorts & Sandals	“In the summer, I am wearing shorts and sandals because it is hot.”

📐 Grammar: The verb “WEAR”

To describe clothes right now, we use the Present Continuous: Subject + BE + Wearing.

✅ Positive: “I am wearing a blue shirt today.”
❌ Negative: “He isn’t wearing a tie right now.”
❓ Question: “What are you wearing to the party?”

💡 Quick Tip: Use wear for things on your body (clothes, glasses, jewelry). Use carry for things in your hands (bags, umbrellas).

🗣️ Conversation: Describing a Photo

A: Look at this photo from the office party! Who is that?

B: That’s Sarah. She is wearing a beautiful red dress.

A: And why is Mark wearing sunglasses inside?

B: Haha! He is wearing them because he thinks he looks cool!

📝 Practice Tasks

1. Sentence Building

Complete the sentences about what people are wearing today:

“Today is cold, so I (wear) __________ a heavy coat.”
“My boss (not / wear) __________ a suit today. He is casual.”
“__________ you (wear) __________ your new sneakers?”

2. Describe the Person

Write 3 sentences about what you are wearing right now.

Example: “I am wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and white socks.”

📸 The “Style” Challenge

Find a photo of a famous person on your phone or in a magazine. Describe their outfit to a partner using the Present Continuous.