Listening/ Speaking
5 . PW. Listen and practise. Generalize your opinions.
Bella: Hello! Don’t you think you might be a little overdressed*? Paul: What do you mean?
Bella: The invitation says “casual”.
Paul: Oops. I thought we were supposed to get dressed up.
Be right back.
Bella: How’s this?
Paul: Now that’s a little too casual.
Bella: I wish you’d make up your mind.
Paul: And what’s with the baggy pants?
Bella: OK. If I change into a polo shirt and a pair of slacks
(loose trousers) will that work?
Paul: Perfect!

6. | PW. Discuss how physical appearance is related to self-esteem (a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities). Use a dictionary to find other words with the prefix self-.

a) the belief that one has the ability to do things well
b) the opinion one has about one’s own abilities, appearance, and character
c) the feeling of being sorry for oneself
d) the attitude of acceptance and approval of oneself
e) sure of oneself/not shy or nervous in social situations
f) tending* to find fault with oneself
g) nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you
*overdressed - dressed in a way that is too decorated/perfected or formal for a particular situation.
*tending - regularly or frequently behaving in a particular way or having a certain characteristic.