This week’s English shadowing technique pushes you to speak about a person who dresses well. Here is the cue card used in this section:
Describe a person who dresses well. You should say:
-who the person is
-how you know him or her
-how often you see him or her
-and explain why you think this person dresses well
Step 1: Listen to the full model response.
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Step 3: Complete the full speech shadowing exercise using the below video.
Step 4: Read the below transcript and note the new language you encountered today.
Step 5: Submit your five speaking samples to your Whatsapp instructor.
Transcript
Describe a person who dresses well. You should say:
-who the person is
-how you know him or her
-how often you see him or her
-and explain why you think this person dresses well
I would like to talk about my friend Jack who I believe has a great sense of fashion and dresses exceptionally well. Jack is a friend of mine from university, and we have known each other for over five years. We met during our freshman year, and since then we have been good friends.
I see Jack quite often, as we are still in touch even after graduating from university. We usually hang out together every couple of weeks, and I always look forward to seeing him.
The thing that sets Jack apart from others when it comes to fashion is his ability to mix and match different styles and create a unique look. He always seems to know what’s trendy and fashionable, but he doesn’t blindly follow trends. Instead, he adapts them to his own personal style and makes it work for him. He also pays attention to the little details, such as matching the colour of his shoes with his belt.
Moreover, Jack’s clothes are always well-fitted, which I think is crucial for a person to dress well. His outfits are neither too tight nor too loose, and they always seem to flatter his body type. He also experiments with different colours and patterns and manages to pull them off effortlessly.
I think Jack dresses well because he has a great sense of style, pays attention to details, and knows how to dress for his body type. He inspires me to be more adventurous with my own fashion choices, and I’m always excited to see what he’ll be wearing the next time we meet.