LESSON 5A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY
Charity Shops and Second-Hand Clothes - Complete Guide
📚 Table of Contents
💬 1. Speaking Discussion
The photo shows a second-hand shop/charity shop.
👕 Question 1
What do you do with clothes you don't wear anymore? Do you give them away? If so, who do you give them to?
🛍️ Question 2
Do you (or people you know) buy second-hand clothes? Where do you get them?
🏪 Question 3
Are charity shops common in your country?
👂 2-4. Listening Comprehension
✓ belt
✓ blouse
✓ bracelet
✓ earrings
✓ handbag
✓ hat
kilt
✓ pyjamas
✓ raincoat
✓ scarf
suit
✓ sweatshirt
1. Trust your instincts - buy the first nice thing you see. ✗
2. Be patient and take your time. ✓
3. Try to check all the clothes in the shop. ✓
4. Never buy dirty clothes. ✗
5. Don't worry if something looks shabby. ✓
6. Don't buy underwear or sleepwear. ✓
7. Don't buy second-hand shoes. ✓
8. It's better to buy accessories in chain stores. ✗
📝 5-7. Vocabulary & Speaking
🏪 Question 1
Where do you usually buy your clothes?
👗 Question 2
Do you have your own style?
🔊 Pronunciation Practice
/tʃ/ sound
cheat, cheese, cheap
/ʃ/ sound
chandelier, chef, brochure
/k/ sound
school, technology, Chemistry
A teacher, a chef, and a mechanic went on holiday. The teacher went to China. The chef went to Chicago. The mechanic went to Munich. They all did different activities.
🔗 Additional Resources
🌐 External Resources:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/pronunciation