Description of clothing in English: the name of the fabrics and materials. Composition in English "My style of dress" with translation into Russian

If you already know the vocabulary for Clothes, then put yourself to the test. If not, write them down in the dictionary. You can write down the meaning of a word by double-clicking on it. Then practice using words. To do this, do the exercises. Words that are not included in the list for beginners, but are in BINGO (left in the picture): overall - overalls, laces - laces, belt - belt, button - button, hat - hat, socks - socks, sandals - sandals.

Clothing English words

(list # 1 for beginners)

1. jeans - jeans
2. trousers - trousers
3. shorts - shorts
4. dress - dress
5. jacket - jacket
6. coat - coat
7. T-shirt - t-shirt
8. shirt - shirt
9. skirt - skirt
10. blouse - blouse
11. sweater - sweater
12. cap - hat, cap
13. scarf - scarf
14. shoes - shoes
15. boots - boots
16. wear - to wear (to be dressed in)
17. put on - put on (on yourself) something
18. take off - take off
19. dress - to dress
20. undress - undress

Don't confuse the verbs:

1. dress (get dressed) - get dressed
2. wear - to wear (to be dressed in ...)
3. put on - put on

1. I dressed. I got dressed. - I got dressed.
2. I underssed. - I undressed.
3. I am wearing jeans and sweater now. - Now I am wearing jeans and a sweater.
4. I have put on jeans and sweater. - I put on jeans and a sweater.
5. I took off my sweater. - I took off my sweater.

Exercises to consolidate vocabulary on the topic "Clothes"

Exercise 1. Listen to The Kittens' Clothes.

1. What items of clothing did you hear?

2. Practice pronunciation of words and learn the song "The Kitten's Clothes"

The Kittens' Clothes

(from the textbook "English 3", T.N. Vereshchagin, T.A. Pritykina)

Jeans and trousers,
Sweaters and shirts,
Socks and tights,
And jackets and skirts.
T-shirts and shoes,
High boots and mittens,
These are the clothes
Of the kittens.

Exercise 2. Talk about yourself. Use the phrases:

• I usually wear ...
• I enjoy wearing
• I never put on ...

Exercise 3. Describe what each member of this family is wearing. Use

Exercise 4. Open parenthesis.

1. I ………………. (to wear) a dress now.
2. Her hair …… (to be) long and straight.
3. He ……………. (to have) a kind smile.
4. I like ………… (to wear) jeans.
5. My father ……… .. (dressed / put on) a sweater and jeans.

Exercise 5. Translate.

1. Now I am wearing jeans and a sweater. I love to wear these clothes at home.
2. My mom buys me clothes.
3. I like clothes that are comfortable (casual).
4. People buy clothes in the store. (in the shop).

Exercise 6. Describe the photo above using the place and tense of Present Continuous.

Use verbs:

• sit - to sit (is / are sitting)
• smile - smile (is / are smiling)
• wear - to be dressed in (is / are wearing)

The minimum set of words on the topic:

• clothes [closis] - clothes
• blouse [blouse] - blouse
• dress [dress] - dress
• coat [koat] - coat
• jacket [jakit] - jacket
• shirt [shёt] - shirt
• shoe [shu] - shoes
• pullover [pullover] - pullover
• skirt [skeet] - skirt
• suit [syut] - suit
• sweater [light] - sweater
• tracksuit [tracksuit] - sportswear
• swimsuit [sweatshirt] - swimsuit
• uniform [uniform] - uniform
• t-shirt [t-shet] - t-shirt
• raincoat [reincoat] - raincoat
• pants [pants] - pants
• underpants - underpants

1. Bella is wearing a brown skirt and a white sweater.
   Bella wears a brown skirt and a white sweater.
2. My girlfriend has a modern blouse and a beautiful coat.
   My friend has a fashionable blouse and a nice coat.
3. My sister always wears a dress.
   My sister always wears a dress.

Words related to clothing:

size [size] - size
fashion [fashion] - fashion
shopping [shopping] - purchase
laundry [londry] - dirty clothes
old-fashioned [old-fashioned] - old-fashioned
ordinary [ordinary] - ordinary
look [bow] - view
unusual [anyuzhal] - unusual
smart [smart] - elegant, fashionable

1. Catherine has an unusual look.
   Katrin has an unusual appearance.
2. Shopping - is my favorite thing in life.
   Shopping is my favorite pastime in life.

Actions with clothes:

do up [do up] - button up, preen
put on [put it] - put on
pull on - pull on
give away [giv eveu] - to give
fasten [fasten] - to fasten
fit [fit] - fit
match [match] - match
fold [fold] - fold
try on [try it] - measure
wear [wear] - to wear
take off [take off] - to take off
take in [take in] - take in

1. My mother always takes in my clothes.
   My mom always sews my clothes on.
2. Our interests in fashion always match.
   Our interests in fashion always coincide.

- Ann, I want to give away this dress!
- Ohh, this dress is smart. I think it's small for me.
- Come on, try it on! I can help you do up your dress.
- The dress fits me well! Jane thank you for the gift!

Translation:
- Anna, I want to give you this dress!
- Wow, this dress is elegant. I think it is not enough for me.
- Come on, try on the dress! I can help you button up your dress.
- The dress fits me well! Jane, thank you for the gift!

Elements (accessories):

belt [belt] - belt
button [button] - button
glove [glove] - glove
collar [collar] - collar
handbag [handbag] - bag
glasses [voice] - glasses
pocket [pocket] - pockets
tie [tie] - tie
umbrella [umbrella] - umbrella
sleeve [drain] - sleeve
tights [tights] - tights
socks [socks] - socks

Sara has an unusual look. She has long sleeves on her shirt and a collar with rhinestones. She did not forget about the trendy bag and stylish glasses.
She has long sleeves on her shirt and a rhinestone collar. She did not forget about a fashionable bag and stylish glasses.

assistant [assistant] - assistant
buy [buy] - to buy
cash [cash] - cash
change [change] - exchange
credit card - credit card
customer [custom] - customer
expensive [intensive] - expensive
order [order] - order
pay [drink] - payment
price [price] - price
return [reten] - return, return
sell [sell] - sale

- Good afternoon! I have an order with the number 16483693
- Yes, you are buying a dress, sweater, and swimsuit.
- How much should I pay?
- The price of your purchase is 123 $.
- I'll pay in cash.
- Ok. I am looking forward to seeing you. We are glad to our customers

Translation:
- Good day! I have order number 16483693.
- Yes, you are going to buy a dress, sweater, swimsuit.
- How much should I pay?
- Your purchase price is $ 123.
- I'll pay in cash.
- Good. Come again. We are glad to our clients

Material:

• cotton [cotton] - cotton
  leather [leise] - leather
  wool (len) [vul (en)] - wool, woolen
  silk [silk] - silk

Her shirt with long sleeves is silk.
Her long-sleeved shirt is silk.

I like wearing different clothes. I have got a lot of jeans: black, gray, dark blue, light blue, brown and even red. Generally I prefer skinny jeans, but I have a pair of loose light blue jeans too.

Of course, I have got a lot of skirts too. Most of them are mini-skirts. I have got red and dark blue full skirts, black and gray pencil skirts and a dark blue denim skirt. I have also got a long pink chiffon skirt. It is my favorite one: it looks really smart. I have got several beautiful dresses. In the summer I also wear shorts or breeches.

In the winter I enjoy wearing loose and thick woolen sweaters. My favorite one is light blue with white snowflakes.

I like wearing different shirts. I have got a lot of checked and striped shirts of different colors. I have also got two white shirts. One of them is big and loose; I usually wear it with skinny jeans. The other is quite formal and I often wear it to school. I have got several jumpers, pullovers and polo neck sweaters. I have also got a lot of T-shirts and blouses of different colors.

In the autumn and spring I also wear my light green raincoat or a black leather jacket. In the winter I wear my warm red jacket or a fur coat. I have got several woolen hats, scarves and gloves to wear with my jackets and coats.

I like to wear different clothes. I have a lot of jeans: black, gray, navy blue, light blue, brown and even red. I generally prefer skinny jeans, but I also have light blue wide leg jeans.

Of course, I also have a lot of skirts. Most of them are mini skirts. I have red and blue wide leg skirts, black and gray pencil skirts, and a navy denim skirt. I also have a long pink chiffon skirt. This is my favorite: she looks very smart. I have some pretty dresses. In the summer, I also wear shorts or breeches.

In winter, I really like to wear big, warm woolen sweaters. My favorite is light blue with white snowflakes.

I like to wear different shirts. I have a lot of plaid and striped shirts in different colors. I also have two white shirts. One of them is large and free; I usually wear it with skinny jeans. The other is quite strict, and I often wear it to school. I have several cardigans, pullovers and turtlenecks. Also, I have a lot of T-shirts and blouses in different colors.

In the fall and spring, I wear a light green raincoat or black leather jacket. In winter, I wear a warm red jacket or fur coat. I have several wool hats, scarves and gloves that I wear with my jackets, fur coat and raincoat.

Hello dear readers! We continue to repeat the lessons of the first part of the conversational audio course "That's what they say in America" ​​and learn to describe the objects around us. In today's audio lesson, you will learn how to describe the items of clothing you want to buy. That is, we will remember how to describe our appearance in English, and also repeat the English vocabulary about clothes: name, size, color, etc. Description of clothing items in English

And now you can proceed to reading a new short dialogue. Today the entire Lerner family went to the mall to shop for clothes. Martin's son Alan wants shoes and a shirt. And Martin buys a raincoat. At the same time, the father and son begin their conversation with the seller by describing the clothes they would like to purchase, naming the color, size and purpose of the item:

Clerk:Tell me what you like. - Tell me what do you like?
Alan: I want black shoes. I want a dress shoe to wear at night. - I want black boots. I need shoes to be smart and worn at night.
Martin: A little casual. - On a small occasion (event).
Alan:Yes, a little casual. But I don’t want a heavy shoe. - Yes, on a rare occasion. I don't want heavy shoes.
Clerk:This one? - These?
Alan: No, it's too big. It looks big. - No, it's too big. It looks great.
Martin: Size twelve is a big shoe. - The twelfth size is a big shoe.

Before you go to an American store to buy clothes, shoes or other items, learn how to write the correct description in English.

To do this, re-read the dialogue many times and try to memorize as many phrases as possible for describing objects in English. Then listen to how to pronounce all these words correctly in American: /wp-content/uploads/2014/10/russian_english_048.mp3

While listening to the audio recording of the lesson, try to capture and reproduce as accurately as possible all the features of the articulation of American sounds in order to thoroughly work out the pronunciation close to the original.

Description of clothes in English

Today it has become very popular to order clothes online from American stores, as it is much cheaper and the quality is much higher. But to place an order on the Internet, you need to know the name and description of things, so as not to be mistaken with the color and size. This translation table will help you learn English vocabulary to describe a variety of clothing in English.

Having memorized this table, you can easily describe in English shoes, clothes and other items that you want to buy or simply describe for some other purpose.

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