Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Every morning when we wake up and get ready for the day, we have to decide what we’ll wear. For some people, it’s an easy decision of a simple t-shirt and jeans. Other people spend more time thinking about what their outfit will be. They want to pick out the perfect items from their closet.
Fashion designers help us to express ourselves through clothing. On the TV show “Project Runway,” we can watch the process of creating new fashion. It is a show that began in the U.S., but the idea is so popular that many other countries have their own version of the show.
Jessica is a big fan of “Project Runway” and tells Marni why she thinks it’s so interesting. Find out more in today’s English lesson about competitive reality TV.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Marni: Jessica, I was flipping channels the other night, and I came upon “Project Runway.”
Jessica: Oh my goodness.
Marni: And I know you’re a big fan of the show.
Jessica: Yes. I am obsessed with that show. And what’s interesting, Marni, is that “Project Runway” is all over the world.
Marni: Oh, it’s international?
Jessica: Yes. It gives you exposure into the design process and fashion world for designers and models all over the world.
Marni: Interesting. This seemed like it was taking place in New York. Is that right?
Jessica: Yes. Heidi Klum hosts the U.S. version. But there are model hosts all over the world.
Marni: Ah, fascinating.
Jessica: Yes. It’s such a neat art form. I just love the competitive aspect of the show.
Marni: It really seemed like a different take on a reality show. There was fabric everywhere. It was pretty interesting.
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Discussion
Jessica really loves the TV show “Project Runway.” She thinks it’s great that people can learn about how fashion designers create the clothes that we wear everyday. She explains that the show is so popular that other countries are using the same show idea.
Marni saw “Project Runway” while she was flipping channels on her TV. She noticed that the original U.S. version is filmed in New York City. Marni will probably watch the show again because it was interesting to her.
Have you ever watched “Project Runway”? Is fashion design interesting to you?