Unit 04 A good buy - LESSON 5A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY

 LESSON 5A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY

Charity Shops and Second-Hand Clothes - Complete Guide

Second-hand charity shop with clothes

💬 1. Speaking Discussion

Look at the photo and discuss:

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?

Students' own answers

👂 2-4. Listening Comprehension

2. Listen to Part 1 - True or False:
1 Buying clothes in charity shops is fun but expensive. False
2 Nadia is a design student. False
3 Kings Road is in West London. True
4 Chelsea is well-known for its clothes shops. True
5 The charity shops in Chelsea are expensive. False
6 It's possible that Nadia bought a dress that belonged to a celebrity. True
3. Listen to Part 2 - Tick words you hear:

✓ belt

✓ blouse

✓ bracelet

✓ earrings

✓ handbag

✓ hat

kilt

✓ pyjamas

✓ raincoat

✓ scarf

suit

✓ sweatshirt

4. Which tips are good advice for charity shopping?

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

5. What do the highlighted words mean?
1 "This blouse costs just 7 JOD! What a bargain!" - something that is cheaper than expected
2 "This designer label top looks brand new." - something that looks completely new and unused
3 "These shoes don't fit - they're too small." - not the right size or shape
4 "This hat is just perfect for you." - exactly right or ideal
6. Listen to Part 3 - Complete the notes:
1 Samia bought a belt, a hat and a designer label sweatshirt.
2 Nadia thinks Samia has found good bargains in the shop.
3 In Nadia's opinion, old clothes from charity shops are more stylish and original than modern clothes.
4 She also thinks that old clothes are better quality than newer clothes.
5 As the clothes are cheap, you can experiment with different fashions.
6 Nadia likes shopping in charity shops because you get something for yourself but also help other people.
7. SPEAKING - Answer the questions:

🏪 Question 1

Where do you usually buy your clothes?

👗 Question 2

Do you have your own style?

Students' own answers

🔊 Pronunciation Practice

ACTIVE PRONUNCIATION | /tʃ/ and /ʃ/ sounds

/tʃ/ sound

cheat, cheese, cheap

/ʃ/ sound

chandelier, chef, brochure

/k/ sound

school, technology, Chemistry

6. Complete the sentences:

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.

1 The mechanic visited a local school.
2 The chef did a parachute jump.
3 The teacher went to see how cheese is made.

🔗 Additional Resources

🌐 External Resources:

📚 Sustainable Fashion Guide:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org
🎓 Charity Shopping Tips:
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop
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