A1 · Beginner · Daily life, shopping
Clothes and shoes
6 short A1 English scripts to practise how to clothes and shoes. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I'm looking for a…
Where are my trainers?
Jake! Where are my trainers? And my jeans? I've got a jacket and a coat, but no trousers.
Oh, there they are. On the floor, under the bed. Sorry, jeans! Don't be angry. Now, where are my keys? Jake? Are you there? He's gone. And he's wearing my trainers.
American English
Jake! Where are my sneakers? And my jeans? I have a jacket and a coat, but no pants.
Oh, there they are. On the floor, under the bed. Sorry, jeans! Don't be mad. Now, where are my keys? Jake? Are you there? He's gone. And he's wearing my sneakers.
A present for my sister
Hello, I'm looking for a present for my sister. She loves dresses, but she doesn't wear skirts. She's got fifty T-shirts. What about a jumper?
Or a hoodie! Yes, she lives in hoodies. This one says 'Not a morning person'. Perfect. It's a medium, yes? Thank you. Can you wrap it? I'm bad at wrapping.
American English
Hi, I'm looking for a gift for my sister. She loves dresses, but she doesn't wear skirts. She has fifty T-shirts. What about a sweater?
Or a hoodie! Yes, she lives in hoodies. This one says 'Not a morning person'. Perfect. It's a medium, right? Thank you. Can you gift wrap it? I'm bad at wrapping.
Nan's winter checklist
Okay, Nan. I'm going out now. Yes, I've got my boots. Yes, I've got a hat and a scarf. And socks? Yes, two socks.
Two! One on each foot! Nan, I'm twenty-five. Yes, I love you too. Bye! Oh no. One sock is blue and one sock is black.
American English
Okay, Grandma. I'm going out now. Yes, I have my boots. Yes, I have a hat and a scarf. And socks? Yes, two socks.
Two! One on each foot! Grandma, I'm twenty-five. Yes, I love you too. Bye! Oh no. One sock is blue and one sock is black.
What do I wear for a dog walk?
Help! I need to get dressed, but I don't know what to wear. First I put on the red dress. Too much. I take off the dress. Then I put on jeans. Too boring.
It's only a walk with my dog! Why am I so nervous? Oh. The dog is wearing a nicer coat than me. Wait for me, Biscuit! I'm coming.
American English
Help! I need to get dressed, but I don't know what to wear. First I put on the red dress. Too much. I take off the dress. Then I put on jeans. Too boring.
It's only a walk with my dog! Why am I so nervous? Oh. The dog is wearing a nicer jacket than me. Wait for me, Cookie! I'm coming.
In the changing room
How is it? Hmm. It's a bit tight, I think. Can I have the next size, please?
Better! But now it's a bit loose. Wait. It has big pockets! I love pockets. The lady says, 'It suits you.' Is she honest? Is she a robot? Fine, I'll take it.
American English
How does it look? Hmm. It's a little tight, I think. Can I get the next size, please?
Better! But now it's a little loose. Wait. It has big pockets! I love pockets. The lady says, 'It looks good on you.' Is she honest? Is she a robot? Fine, I'll take it.
Pyjama Day
Mum, wake up! It's Pyjama Day at school. Everybody wears pyjamas, even Mr Reed. Can I wear the dinosaur ones?
It's freezing outside, so I need my gloves too. Gloves with pyjamas? Why not? And after school I want to dress up as a pirate for the party. Don't look at me like that. It's a very busy Friday.
American English
Mom, wake up! It's Pajama Day at school. Everybody wears pajamas, even Mr. Reed. Can I wear the dinosaur ones?
It's freezing outside, so I need my gloves too. Gloves with pajamas? Why not? And after school I want to dress up as a pirate for the party. Don't look at me like that. It's a very busy Friday.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jacket noun | a short coat |
| coat noun | warm clothes you wear over others outside |
| jeans noun | blue trousers made of strong cotton |
| trousers / pants (US) noun | clothes for your legs, from waist to feet |
| trainers / sneakers (US) noun | soft shoes for sport and every day |