2017-01-31 Daily Life: clothes shop conversation

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework: Level B crossword (this one is a little harder than the other one)
Across
1 this
3 size
4 long
6 washable
8 fit
9 dry
10 color
12 lot
14 too big
15 heavy
16 try
Down
1 too
2 fits
4 light
5 perfect
7 hand
11 longer
12 larger
13 don’t
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“large” is in 2 or 3 dimensions
“long” is in just 1 dimension
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With “too” and comparatives, “much” is a bit formal, “far” is neutral, “way” is informal.
It’s much too small. I need a much bigger shirt.
It’s far too small. I need a far bigger shirt.
It’s way too small. I need a way bigger shirt.
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I have $100.
A coat that costs $101 is too expensive. A coat that costs $1000 is too expensive.
A coat that costs $101 is a little too expensive. / a bit too expensive.
A coat that costs $1000 is much too expensive. / far too expensive. / way too expensive.
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She is wearing a dress. (dress = noun)
I get dressed every morning. / I dress myself every morning. (dress = verb)
I am wearing dress shoes, dress pants, and a dress shirt. (dress = adjective)
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sweater / sweatshirt
sweatpants
You wear a watch. Flava Flav wears a clock.
Djena is wearing a scarf around her neck.
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Handout “At the Clothes Shop” - Write numbers to separate the sentences into three conversations.
- Conversation 1:
Customer: Could you tell me how much these jeans are, please?
Shop Assistant: They are $19.99.
Customer: They look good. Do you accept Visa?
Shop Assistant: Yes, we do.
Customer: Okay, I’ll take them then.
Shop Assistant: I’ll just put them in a bag for you.

- Conversation 2:
Customer: I’m looking for something to go with this shirt.
Shop Assistant: Well, have some new trousers just in. They are half price.
Customer: They’re nice. Do you have one in dark blue?
Shop Assistant: I’m afraid not, but there is a light blue one.
Customer: They are nice. Could I try them on?
Shop Assistant: Of course. The changing rooms are over there.

- Conversation 3:
Customer: I bought this skirt last week, but it’s too small.
Shop Assistant: I’m afraid that’s the only size we have at the moment.
Customer: Could you order another one for me?
Shop Assistant: Yes, but it would take two weeks to arrive.
Customer: That’s too long, I need it for a party on Friday.
Shop Assistant: I’m sorry, would you like to choose something else?
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In the United States, “pants” is the general name for any long thing you wear on your legs.
In British English, “pants” means what we call underwear, and “trousers” are the general name.
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Part C - With your partner, create your own conversation in a clothing store.
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Homework: finish the conversation with your own ideas.