#0301 – Buying a Men's Suit, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0301 – Buying a Men's Suit

#0301 – Buying a Men's Suit, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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ESL Podcast 301 – Buying a Men’s Suit
GLOSSARY
suit –
professional clothing of a jacket and pants made from the same fabric
* I always wear my best suit to important business meetings.
contemporary –
modern; related to the present time; not old-fashioned; not
dated
* Shelly likes contemporary music, but her cousin prefers classical music by
Bach and Mozart.
to try on –
to put on a piece of clothing to see how well it fits and decide whether
one likes it and wants to buy it
* Yvonne tried on the sweater, but it was too big, so she’s now looking for the
same sweater in a smaller size.
button –
a round piece of plastic, wood, metal, or glass, that is sewn onto a
piece of fabric and goes through a hole in another part of the fabric, to keep the
two pieces held together
* Do you prefer jackets with buttons or zippers?
pinstripe –
very thin light-colored lines that are printed vertically (up and down)
on dark fabric, often used for making business suits
* Should I wear this dark blue pinstripe suit or a plain black suit?
wool –
fabric that is made from the hair of a sheep, goat, or similar animal
* Wool sweaters will keep you warm in cold weather, even if they get wet.
flat front –
without any design or detailed sewing on the front; plain in the front
* Flat-front pants make you look thinner than do pants with lots of extra fabric.
double-breasted –
a jacket that has two front parts, each with buttons, so that
when the jacket is closed one part goes over the other part, and two columns
(lines) of buttons are showing
* Since I’m big and tall, I look better in double-breasted jackets because the
buttons cover my chest and stomach.
lined –
having a layer of fabric sewn to the inside of one’s clothing to make it
look more professional
* If you buy white pants, make sure that they’re lined so that people can’t see
through the fabric.
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pleated –
having folds that are permanently sewn into a piece of clothing
* Pleated skirts used to be very popular, but now plain skirts are more common.
dressing room –
a small room with a mirror in a store where one can put on
clothing and see how it looks before deciding whether to buy it
* Please take only four pieces of clothing into the dressing room at a time.
single-breasted –
a jacket that has buttons on only one side of the front, so that
when the jacket is closed one part goes over the other part, and only one column
(line) of buttons is showing
* Small women often wear single-breasted jackets with only one line of buttons.
side vent –
a long, thin opening at the side and bottom of one’s shirt or jacket
that allows one to move more easily
* Long jackets are easier to walk in if they have side vents.
to dry clean –
to wash certain fabrics without using water done at a special
cleaning business
* If you wash your silk fabrics at home, you may destroy them. Why don’t you
take them to be dry cleaned instead?
fit –
being the correct size and shape for one’s body
* This blouse isn’t a very good fit, but the pants are great.
vest –
clothing that is like a jacket, but without sleeves; a sleeve-less shirt that
buttons or zips in the front and is worn over another shirt
* Mr. Velazquez wore a gray suit with a white shirt and dark-blue vest.
suspenders –
long, narrow pieces of cloth that attach to the front of one’s pants,
go up over one’s shoulders, and attach to the back of one’s pants, to hold one’s
pants up without using a belt
* Suspenders used to be very common, but now most men prefer to wear belts.
garment bag –
a piece of fabric or plastic that zips around clothing on a hanger,
to protect it from getting dirty or folded
* When Damian flew to his job interview, he carried his business clothes in a
garment bag because he wanted to make sure they were in good condition when
he arrived.
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why does Bo try on different suits?
a) Because he doesn’t know what kind he wants.
b) Because he wants a contemporary and traditional suit.
c) Because he’s looking for a pinstripe suit.
2. How many columns of buttons are on the suit that Bo chooses to buy?
a) Zero.
b) One.
c) Two.
______________
WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
suit
The word “suit,” in this podcast, means professional clothing of a jacket and
pants made from the same fabric: “Many bankers have to wear a suit every day.”
A woman’s suit might include a skirt instead of pants. In general, a “suit” is a set
of clothing. For example, a “swimsuit” is worn to swim, and a “wet suit” is worn to
keep one warm while surfing or diving. Astronauts wear “spacesuits” when they
fly into space. A “suit” is also one of the four sets of playing cards: “There are
four suits in a deck of cards: hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs.” Finally, a
“suit” is short for “lawsuit,” or a legal complaint that one person or organization
makes about another person or organization in court: “Gerald filed a suit against
his employer.”
lined
In this podcast, the word “lined” means having a layer of fabric sewn to the inside
of one’s clothing to make it look more professional: “This jacket is lined with wool,
which makes it very warm.” The word “lined” also means having folds or lines. If
one’s face is “lined,” one has wrinkles, or lines from old age: “As I get older, I can
see that my face is more lined than it was 10 years ago.” If paper is lined, it has
lightly-colored lines so that one can use them to write in a straight line: “If I don’t
have lined paper, my writing always has a strange angle.” Finally, the word
“lined” can mean having something along the edge or side: “They live on a
beautiful tree-lined street.”
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CULTURE NOTE
When men wear business suits, they can choose to wear many “accessories,” or
small things that look good when they are worn with a suit. The most common
accessory is a “tie,” or a long piece of fabric that is tied around a man’s neck and
worn over a shirt, but under a suit jacket. Ties come in many colors and with
many different designs or patterns. Many professionals choose “conservative”
(traditional) ties that are one color or have only thin “stripes” (straight colored
lines).
Some men choose to use a “tie clip” with their tie. A “tie clip” is a thin piece of
metal that slides over one’s tie in front of one’s chest and “attaches” (connects) to
one’s shirt, so that the tie can’t move very much. This helps to keep the tie from
getting in one’s way while eating, working, or using office equipment.
Men can also wear “cuff links” with their suits. “Cuff links” are small pieces of
metal with a special image that are used to close one’s “sleeve” (the fabric over
one’s arm) around one’s “wrist” (the part of one’s body between one’s hand and
arm). Some cufflinks are very expensive, made with diamonds and gold. Others
have images related to sports teams or other things that are important to the men
who wear them.
Finally, a “handkerchief” can be an accessory for a business suit. A
“handkerchief” is a small, square piece of colored fabric that is folded and placed
in one’s jacket pocket, on one’s chest. A small part of the handkerchief can be
seen in the pocket, adding color to the suit. The handkerchief often “matches”
(has the same color as) the tie.
______________
Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – b
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ESL Podcast 301 – Buying a Men’s Suit
COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 301: Buying a
Men’s Suit.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 301. I’m your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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may be interested in.
This episode is all about someone who is buying – a man, who is buying a suit, a
formal piece of clothing that you would wear to a business meeting or a wedding,
for example. There will also be vocabulary here more generally about buying
clothes. Let’s get started.
[start of dialogue]
Sales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find?
Bo: I’m looking for a suit for work.
Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a
traditional or contemporary suit?
Bo: I’m not sure. I’d like to try on some different ones.
Sales clerk: That’s no problem. Let me show you a few over here. This is a
two-button pinstripe suit that’s made of 100% wool and has a flat front. What do
you think?
Bo: It looks nice. How about this one?
Sales clerk: Oh, this is a very fine suit. As you can see, it’s double-breasted and
is fully lined. The pants are pleated. Would you like to try it on?
Bo: Sure.
Sales clerk: Just follow me to the dressing rooms in the back. Here you are. My
name is Caroline. Just let me know if you need anything.
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