April 24th · Cultural Insight

National Lingerie Day

The psychology of hidden garments. This day explores the intersection of body confidence, fashion industry ethics, and gender double standards. This lesson explores whether certain items of clothing are empowering or if they are just designed for the male gaze.

ADULT 18+ · SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities

01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

Why do we have such strong moral opinions about small pieces of fabric?
Is comfort ever the primary reason for choosing fashion, or is it always about looking good for others?
Should there be dress codes for public beaches to protect people's feelings?
How does internet culture (Instagram, etc.) pressure people to wear certain revealing clothes?
If you could delete one item of clothing from human history, what would it be and why?

02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Fashion Critic

The Task: Write a 3-sentence review of a fashion trend that you find ridiculous. Use 3 vocabulary words to explain why it is impractical.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Is fashion a tool of self-expression or a tool of social control?

Key Vocabulary

Lingerie (N) Women's underwear and nightclothes, especially those that are lacy or decorative.
Confidence (N) The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
Ethics (N) Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
Impractical (Adj) (Of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.
Double Standard (N) A rule or principle which is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups.

Fluency Catalyst

Native Phrase: When discussing impact, use: "To bare it all."

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