PART 1

Fashion
EXPANSION FRAMEWORK
Develop ideas based on the details in the first sentence

Statement Explanation Opinion/ Story

Answer the Disadvantage Opinion

question with Advantage Reason
Story
details Specific
description

1st sentence 2nd sentence 3rd sentence

1st sentence: Statement:
Paraphrase and answer the question in your own way
2nd sentence: Explanation:
Disadvantage of feeling (negative) towards the pieces of information given in the statement.
What I dislike about this is that…
What I'm unhappy about this is that…
The bad/worst thing about it is that…
Advantage of or your feeling (positive) towards the pieces of information given in the
statement.
What I like about this is that…
What I’m happy about this is that…
The good/best thing about it is that…

Reason why you stated that pieces of information given in the statement.
The reason is that…
It's because…
Obviously…
Description: describe the information stated in the statement in more detailed
What I mean is that…
What this mean is that…
Truth is....
In fact,...
3rd sentence: Opinion/ Example:
Opinion: your opinion towards the matter stated.
Personally, I believe that/ I think that…
I'm not the only one to think that...
It’s safe to say that...
What I believe is that…
To me, ...
To be honest/ can did,…
Story: tell a story (could be both personal or from other person's experience) to
demonstrate your point.
I can still remember when... (PAST)
I remember…
Truth is …
 Framework demonstration
Question 1: What kind of clothes do you like best?
Example 1:
Statement: I always like wearing casual clothes whenever I can.
Advantage: The best thing about this is that casual clothes like jeans and t-shirts
make me feel comfortable.
Opinion: To me, I can easily mix and match these clothes with one another
Example 2:
Statement : I really like wearing casual clothes when I go out.
Description: In fact, a pair of jeans is a perfect match for many types of t-shirts.
Story: Truth is, it is very simple for me to combine t-shirts of different colors with
only one pair of jeans.
QUESTIONS:
1. Do you enjoy buying clothes?
2. How often do you buy clothes?
3. Where do you often buy your clothes?
4. What you mind/care while choosing clothes?
5. Do you enjoy shopping in big shopping malls?
BONUS
1. Have you ever bought clothes that you (now) don't like?
2. Are there many clothes shops where you live?
3. Who chose clothes for you, when you were young?
4. Why some people don't like shopping?
5. What do you feel about the trend of the fashion?
HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?
2. What kind of things that influence our style?
3. IS it possible to look good without spending lots of money on clothes?

IDEAS
 DESCRIBING CLOTHES
Close-fitting (of clothes) fitting tightly, showing the shape of the body
Tailor-made made by a tailor for a particular person
Regular fit fit loosely around the body without being baggy
Skinny fitting closely to your body and sometimes uncomfortable
Slimfit cut closer to the body and drape around the body without being too
tight.
revealing allowing more of somebody's body to be seen than usual
skintight fitting very closely to the body
modest not showing much of the body

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOTHING

Types To choose Not to choose
Casual -They are simple, flexible -"Casual Wear" is only
(informal) and comfortable/relaxing. acceptable in certain
-Casual clothes are normally situations.
cheap/ inexpensive. ⁃ In important (special)
-I am not really the occasions/ events like
fashionable type. interviews, weddings,
- I prefer wearing simple yetfunerals, lectures or in a
presentable clothes. luxurious restaurants, etc., it
portrays a bad/poor image
of a person when they dress
casually
Formal - I always dress up for -Formal clothes are inflexible
special occasions. and uncomfortable.
⁃ Wearing formal clothes may ⁃ Generally, formal clothes
portray an image of being are more expensive. /Formal
professional and confident. clothes cost me an arm and
leg./Formal clothes cost me a
fortune
⁃ Formal clothes are only
suitable for important
occasions like weddings,
meetings or funerals, ...
⁃ Wearing formal clothes
requires special care and
preparation.
Some common expressions with clothes
• Many young people nowadays are slaves to fashion.
• A pair of jeans is a must-have item in everyone's closet.
• We always want to look good in the clothes we put on
• Every teenage girl wants to become a fashion icon.
• She looks very outstanding when she wears beautiful clothes in eye-catching colors.
• I am a shopaholic. I enjoy shopping very much.
FACTORS LEADING TO DIVERSE PURCHASE DECISIONS
Factors Why
Color Different people enjoy different preferences.
⁃ The color of your clothes may allow other people to see your true colors (it
helps to reflect your personality/ express yourself)
⁃ Some people choose the color that suits their body shape best:
• Blue in combination with gray will make you look taller.
• Dark colors, especially black, make you a little bit slimmer.
• Brighter tones and horizontal stripes can help you look bigger.
Mood -Wearing does great influence on one's mood.
⁃ Some people decide to go shopping when they feel bad/ unlucky.
•I usually wear what I like, so that I feel happy and confident.
• I feel unlucky/out of luck lately, I need to buy something red to reverse/
get rid of bad luck.
Season - The decision on what clothes to buy also depends on different periods of
time in a year.
• Flowy and thin fabrics are great for spring and summer.
• Wool is for fall and winter: You can mix and match types of fabrics (light
with heavy)
Quality - The quality of clothes is the first thing I will think about while going
shopping.
⁃ Quality clothes can last for years/ stand the test of time.
⁃ Some people simply want their clothes to last a long time, so they buy a
certain brand of clothing that is known for its good quality
Brand name - Many people buy brand name clothing because they like the style. Indeed,
big names in the fashion industry always try to come up with new and
creative styles. It might make them feel important/ professional/ chic.
⁃ Other people buy brand name clothing. They feel it make them look more
stylish and hip simply because famous brands are often the trend-setters.
-Some people just like to have that name on their clothing to show off.

Gender - Men and women have very different shopping habits.

⁃ Often men will shop less and only when they really need new clothes
⁃ Women buy clothes more often and they usually pay more for their
 clothing
Income - Rich/ affluent people tend to have a wider variety of choices on clothes
⁃ Poor people/ People with low/ limited income can only afford clothes
with reasonable prices.
Age range - Young and old people have different tastes in choosing clothes
Young:
You can sport all kinds of bright colors and loud prints. You will
absolutely look great with sneakers, printed shirts, cute sweater, dresses and
a lot more.
Old:
Old people should avoid wearing too many accessories; instead, they should
wear a look that has classic prints on them because nobody's going to
judge you for that.
Occupation/ - Some jobs require people to wear uniform.
Profession ⁃ Different companies have different dress codes. For example, my company
has a strict dress code ⁃ all male employees are expected to wear suits

DRESS FOR THE OCCASION

When you dress better, you are automatically treated better.
Occasion Suitable clothes
Having a picnic Shorts, blouse or a pullover shirt are suitable for a relaxing picnic.
Dining at an upscale Dressy apparel is recommended if you want to be well served
restaurant

Going to bed Pajamas are great to sleep in.

Hanging out with Jeans and T-shirts are fine for playing or just "hanging our”.
friends

In formal occasions People should avoid wearing clothing that is too tight or pants that ride
(weddings, funerals, or hang too low.
ceremonies,…) Shirts should be tucked in.
Caps should be worn with the bill facing front, and any hat should be
removed when indoors.
Undergarments must be kept under your outer clothes not displayed
for the public to see.

Suggested phrases and answers

(Linear thinking: Statement => Disadv/ Adv/ Description/ Reason => Opinions/ Stories)
1.Do you enjoy buying clothes?
Statement: Like most young people I am a bit of a slave to fashion.
Description: In fact, I always have to buy something new whenever I go shopping.
Opinion: To me, wouldn't feel comfortable wearing something old fashioned.
2.How often do you buy clothes?
Statement: Once or twice a month. I buy clothes I really like, no matter which kind of
style. Description: Truth is, as long as it is the suitable style for me, I will decide to buy
the clothes.
Opinion: I strongly believe that the more clothes I buy, the happier I feel.
3.Where do you often buy your clothes?
Statement: I will certainly go directly to the shopping mall.
Reason: What I mean is that, when shopping clothes online, we don't know the real size
and color, so we won't know if it is suitable for us or not.
Opinion: Personally, I believe that in-store shopping is very convenient in terms of
clothes.
4. What do you mind/care while choosing clothes?
Statement: The quality of clothes is the first thing I will think about while doing the
shopping
Description: The reason for this is that clothes from famous brand names will last for
years, saving me much money.
Opinion: To me, I will only buy clothes in specialty stores, which are chain stores of
brand clothes
5. Do you enjoy shopping in big shopping malls?
Statement. Yes, like to go shopping in big shopping malls very much.
Reason: Truth is, the environment there is better than the small street shops and the
service there is also very good
Opinion: To me, I think it is so much fun to shop at big shopping centers.

Bonus
1. Have you ever bought clothes that you (now) don't like?
Statement: Of course. I sometimes bought clothes that I don't wear now.
Reason: The reason for this is that I like the clothes very much, but as the time goes by. I
also change my interest.
Opinion: I personally believe that we can not like anything for good so maybe it's time
to get rid of old stuff.
2.Are there many clothes shops where you live?
Statement: Yes, there are lots in my town
Description: In fact, there are both big chain stores and nice small shops that sell
vintage clothes -old clothes but in a classic style that never really go out of fashion.
Opinion: To me, I really love going to these places to quench my thirst for fashion.
3.Who chose clothes for you, when you were young?
Statement: When I was a child, my mother took care of my wearing.
Reason: Truth is, my mom is a tailor so she often made clothes for me.
Story: I still remember that she could make use of pieces of cloth left by her customers
to make beautiful stuff for me.
4.Why some people don't like shopping?
Statement: I'm not so sure. Maybe it is because they think that itis very troublesome to
shop.
Reason: The reason for this is that they may have enough clothes, or they don't care much
about their appearance.
Opinion: Personally, believe that different people will have different hobbies and with
these people, shopping is simply not to their taste.
5.What do you feel about the trend of the fashion?
Statement: The trend of the fashion is changing all the time.
Description: Truth is, sometimes vintage is the fashion, while sometimes ripped jeans
are catching on.
Opinion: To me, it is really hard to predict the trend of the fashion.

W2 - PART2. HEATH
YEF EXPANSION FRAMEWORK
Develop ideas based on the details in the first sentence

Statement Explanation Opinion/ Story

Answer the Disadvantage Feelings

question with Advantage Reason
Example
details Specific
Statement: Statement:
Well you know, ... Paraphrase and answer the question in your
Right, ok… own way
For the most part, I think…
Personally for me, I suppose/ reckon. ...
2nd sentence: 2nd sentence:
In fact… Disadvantage
I guess… What I dislike about this is that..
I would say… What I'm unhappy about this is that..
You know,… The worst/bad thing about it is that...
You can probably guess… Advantage
What I love about this is that...
What I'm happy about it is that..
The best/good thing about it is that...
Reason
The reason is that…
Describe
What I mean is that…
What this means is that…
3rd sentence: 3rd sentence:
So,… Feelings
I believe that/I think that….
I'm not the only one to think that…
It's safe to say that…
I feel like…
Story:
I remember when…
For example

Framework Demonstration
Question: Where do you live?
Example 1:
Statement Well, you know, I'm living with my family in a small house on the outskirts
of town
2nd sentence: In fact, there are only 2 bedrooms in my house shared by 5 people, so can't
have my own room.
>Decription:
3rd sentence:
>> Story: Truth is, I remember whenever we have guests, we even have to sleep in the
living room.
Example 2:
Statement Alright, ok, I'm living with my family in a small house on the outskirts.
of town
2nd sentence: I would say the great thing about the area is that it's a really quiet
neighborhood and the air is also fresh