Listening/Speaking

1. | PW. Look at the photos, compare them and say what countries the clothes belong to.

Model: We see different national clothes in these pictures. Some of them such as silk kalaghayi, chukha and bukhara papag are Azerbaijani national dresses. Usage of these traditional clothing is typically restricted to occasions like national holidays, weddings and other occasions.

2. PW. Listen and practise. Pay attention to the Remember box below.
A: You look beautiful in that kimono. Is this your wedding photo?
B: Yes, it is.
A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?
B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a western bridal dress during the reception.
A: Oh, I didn't know that.

| Complimenting on Someone’s Clothes and Appearance ■ What a beautiful dress! It matches your eyes very well! ■ This is a smart blouse! ■ Your puffy* skirt fits you perfectly! ■ I love your hairstyle! ■ Wow! You look beautiful!

*puffy - gathered to give a rounded shape