Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Clothes

Lesson Notes April 23, 2024 (Vocabulary Building)

• Will you perform these new dances?

• Are you performing on stage soon?

• After the lesson do some students get together to compare their dance notes?

• The same song may have different (dance moves / choreography), depending on the teacher’s interpretation.

• We can’t copy another group’s choreography.

• She learned how to play piano on her own, she never had a chance to take lessons.

• Did I tell you about organizing my bookshelves?

• She asked me if they could throw away any unwanted books.

• We both use the same Kindle. But I don’t want my husband to see what I am reading.

• So many bookstores are closing these days, especially small bookshops.

Vocabulary

• Choreography; the sequence of steps and movements in dance

Clothes

Phrasal Verbs Patterns

• verb + particle + noun

• She tried on the blue shoes.

• Verb + noun + particle

• She tried the blue shoes on.

• Verb + pronoun + particle

• A: Did she try on the blue shoes?
  B: Yes, she tried them on. (NOT tried on them)

Phrasal Verbs

1 I tried on dresses in a few shops (= H See if clothes fit you before buying.)

2 We dressed up. (= F Wear clothes for a special occasion.)

3 You need to hang your coats up. (= C Put clothing on a hook or in a wardrobe.)

4 This morning I put on a long-sleeved shirt, and hoodie. (= B Get dressed.

5 Why don’t you turn up the sleeves? (= G Shorten clothes to fit better or adapt to the weather.)

(We can also use “pull up” especially for sweaters, and sweatshirts)

6 I wore my old sneakers out because of walking. (= D When clothes become damaged.)

7 You should take off the pink zip-up hoodie. (= E Remove an item of clothing.)

8 And wrap up before going outside! (= A Wear warm clothes to protect against cold weather.)

Continue Learning

If you’re interested in learning more phrasal verbs; you can check out the Phrasal Verb section of the self study resources.