How to Choose Jeans
This upper-intermediate lesson is all about choosing the right jeans. Based on a TikTok video, it covers key details to look for when shopping for jeans. Students will learn useful vocabulary related to different parts of jeans and practice with comprehension activities, including video-based questions, vocabulary exercises, and discussions. A fun speaking task lets students explore the evolution of denim by matching trends to their decades and explaining how styles have changed. With plenty of opportunities for conversation, this lesson encourages students to share opinions, discuss preferences, and build confidence using fashion-related vocabulary.
| Level | Vocabulary | Video length | Lesson time |
| B2 / Upper-Intermediate | 16 words | 3 min | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- Yoke line
- Belt loop
- Pocket opening
- Zipper
- Crotch area
- Waistband
- Lint balls
- Straight-leg jeans
- Reinforce
- Wear and tear
- Snatched
- Tuck in
- Polyester
- Fabric texture
- Bulge
- Elastane
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary 1
- Vocabulary 2
- Definitions
- Video
- Questions
- Vocabulary practice
- Discussion
- Evolution of jeans
- Agree or disagree
- Speaking
Lead-in
This upper-intermediate lesson on choosing jeans begins with a lead-in activity featuring questions about shopping, pricing, and finding the right fit for different body types.
Vocabulary 1, 2
Next, students move on to vocabulary practice, matching words to pictures of different parts of jeans and materials. They also explore key vocabulary from the video by reading sentences and explaining bolded words. If needed, they can check definitions on the next slide. Once students are comfortable with the vocabulary, they proceed to the video.
Video, Questions, Vocabulary practice
The video covers how to choose the perfect pair of jeans, with the speaker discussing popular stores like Zara and Mango and giving practical shopping tips. Students will watch the video, focus on key vocabulary and main points, and then answer five comprehension questions. After that, they will complete a vocabulary exercise by filling in the blanks with missing words from the video to reinforce their understanding of useful terms.
Discussion, Evolution of jeans
Next is a discussion section where students will share their opinions on the video’s tips, agreeing or disagreeing with them. They will also discuss their experiences buying jeans that didn’t fit well and explore trends that have changed over time. Additionally, students will engage in a creative discussion on the evolution of jeans, matching denim trends to the correct decade (from 1970 to 2020) and explaining how styles have evolved.
Agree or disagree, Speaking
The final activity focuses on speaking. Students will read statements, agree or disagree, and exchange opinions. The last task is a role-play called Jeans Fashion Expert Interview. In pairs, one student acts as the interviewer and the other as a fashion expert. The interviewer forms questions using provided keywords, while the expert answers based on knowledge or imagination. This engaging activity helps students practice new vocabulary and reinforce their speaking skills.
