School Life and Style: English Conversations About Schools, Fashion and Dressing for Special Occasions

School Life: What Do You Think About Your School?

What do you think about your school?

- Hi!
- Hi! What do you think about your school?
- I think it is not well-equipped because it hasn't got individual laptops, nor interactive whiteboards. But on the other hand, I think those things are not very important because we can learn without them.

+ So, your school is a typical old school?
- Yes, more or less. It has the essential things of a school, such as a gym, a school hall, a science lab, computer rooms, etc.

+ My school is better because it has a theatre, an arts centre, a swimming pool and a language lab. But the best thing is that at break we are allowed to be in specific rooms with laptops and vending machines.

- Wow, your school must be huge and expensive, because it has everything a school can have.

+ Yes. In my private school there are 2,000 people and we pay one thousand pounds every month. It is one of the best schools in the country.

- Oh, but I'm sure what I'm going to tell you your school doesn't have. In my school, every year we go on a trip abroad. In each course we go to a different place.

+ How lucky you are! We only plan a trip at the end of secondary school.

- It's 2 o'clock! I have to go home. See you!

+ See you!

Personal Style: What Do You Think About Nina's Style?

What do you think about the style of Nina? In my opinion, she has no idea about style.

What's wrong with it? You can wear what you like.

No, because she works in a company where image is very important. Yes, I agree with you on that. People can't wear the same clothes if they go to the beach or to work. You have explained it perfectly. She can't wear a cap or trainers to go to a serious company. It's ridiculous!

But perhaps she's always scruffy because she has problems, such as no free time, illness or family problems.

Yes, that's probably the reason. But anyway, she has to care about her appearance. And she should love herself.

Shopping for a Special Occasion: Dressing for a Wedding

Hi! Good morning! Do you need any help?

Yes, of course. I'm going to a wedding next month. Do you have an idea about what you want to wear?

This is the problem. I have no idea. I don't know what I should wear for this special occasion.

Don't worry. With my good advice, you are going to be the best-dressed person at the celebration. Cheers!

Try on this blouse with these smart trousers.

Excuse me, but do you have it in a medium size?

Oh, sorry. I don't have it in this size. Oh, look at this dress! It's marvellous, it's perfect!

Yes, it is very smart. I think it really fits you.

I'm going to be the most elegant! I don't need to try this on. I'll take it! Thanks!