Lesson 2A – Vocabulary: Appearance
🧠 Vocabulary – Key Clothing Items
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Clothing Item |
Definition |
Example Sentence |
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plain black headscarf |
A simple head covering without a pattern |
She wore a plain black headscarf. |
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black leather jacket |
A jacket made from leather in black color |
He looked cool in his black leather jacket. |
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checked scarf |
A scarf with a checkered pattern |
I wore a checked scarf in winter. |
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dark-blue jeans |
Denim pants in dark blue color |
He prefers dark-blue jeans. |
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embroidered thobe |
A traditional robe with decorative stitching |
The man wore an embroidered thobe. |
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long-sleeved jumper |
A sweater with sleeves covering the arms |
She wore a long-sleeved jumper. |
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V-necked T-shirt |
A T-shirt with a V-shaped neckline |
He put on a v-necked T-shirt. |
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wide-brimmed hat |
A hat with a large rim |
The wide-brimmed hat protected her from the sun. |
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yellow backpack |
A bag worn on the back in yellow color |
He carried a yellow backpack to school. |
🔠 Compound Adjectives
Compound adjectives are used to describe appearance in more detail. Examples:
|
Compound Adjective |
Definition |
Example Sentence |
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long-sleeved |
Having long sleeves |
She wore a long-sleeved blouse. |
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short-sleeved |
Having short sleeves |
He wore a short-sleeved shirt. |
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tight-fitting |
Very close to the body |
The tight-fitting jeans looked uncomfortable. |
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loose-fitting |
Loose and comfortable |
She chose loose-fitting trousers. |
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checked-patterned |
With a checked design |
He had a checked-patterned scarf. |
🗣️ Speaking + Reflection
1. Describe what people are wearing in photos using at least 2 compound adjectives.
2. How does your generation dress differently from your parents'?
✍️ Writing – My Favourite Outfit
📝 Model Paragraph:
My favourite outfit is a long-sleeved jumper and dark-blue jeans. I usually wear it in winter because it's warm and comfortable. Sometimes, I also add a checked scarf to complete the look. I like this outfit because it feels relaxed and stylish at the same time.
Write a short paragraph about your favourite outfit. Use 2–3 compound adjectives.
