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👔 B2 Vocabulary & Pronunciation

Uniforms and dress codes

Learn 10 words about uniforms, practise them, and say them aloud in 20 minutes.

📌 How to use this lesson

For Teachers

Allocate 20 minutes for this lesson. Guide learners through the word table, supervise interactive practice, and listen to shadowing recordings to check answers.

For Learners

First, read the word table carefully and memorize the tips. Next, complete all 16 practice questions and record your pronunciation in the shadowing section.

Useful Classroom Pattern

"Wouldn't it be better to wear the same clothes, so that nobody feels left out?"

Why this works: Notice how asking a polite question like this makes your opinion sound gentler and more persuasive.

Word table

Study these 10 core words, their meanings, forms, collocations, and memory tricks.

👕 Group 1: What people wear

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
blazer	A smart jacket often worn as part of a uniform	wear a blazer, navy blazer	–	He put on his navy blazer before going to assembly.	Picture a blazing smart jacket for school.
collar	The part around the neck of a shirt or coat	iron the collar, stiff collar	–	Make sure your shirt collar is clean and tidy.	Think of a neck collar keeping a shirt neat.
sneakers	Light comfortable shoes with rubber soles	white sneakers, wear sneakers	–	She wears white sneakers for sports practice.	Sneak around quietly in soft rubber shoes.
hairstyle	The style in which a person's hair is cut or arranged	neat hairstyle, change your hairstyle	–	The school dress code requires a neat hairstyle.	Hair + style: the way your hair looks.

✨ Group 2: How it looks

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
formal	Following strict rules or official standards	formal dress, formal event	formally (adv)	Dark suits are required for formal school events.	Formal means following the set form and rules.
casual	Relaxed and informal in style or nature	casual clothes, casual Friday	casually (adv)	On Fridays, we can wear casual clothes to school.	Casual sounds like cause no stress.
neat	Clean, tidy, and arranged in an orderly way	neat appearance, neat look	–	Keep your school uniform clean and neat.	Neat rhymes with sweet: a neat, sweet room.

💡 Group 3: What it means

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
individuality	The quality that makes a person different from others	express individuality	individual (n)	Shoes allow students to express their individuality.	An individual stands out from the crowd.
equality	The state of being equal in rights and status	promote equality, social equality	equal (adj)	Wearing uniforms helps promote equality at school.	Equal means everyone gets the same start.
belonging	A feeling of being happy and accepted in a group	sense of belonging	belong (v)	Uniforms create a strong sense of belonging.	You belong to a family or team.

Practice

Test your vocabulary step-by-step with 16 quick activities.

Part 1: Collocations

Match each verb to the noun it naturally goes with

Select the correct noun for each verb in the row.

Verb

hairstyle

sneakers

blazer

collar

1. wear a smart ___

____hairstyle ____sneakers ____blazer ____collar

2. iron the shirt ___

____hairstyle ____sneakers ____blazer ____collar

3. choose a neat ___

____hairstyle ____sneakers ____blazer ____collar

4. tie white ___

____hairstyle ____sneakers ____blazer ____collar

Part 2: Dialogues

Complete the dialogues using words from the bank

Word Bank: belonging casual individuality formal

Dialogue 1

Sam: "Is there a strict dress code today?"

Alex: "No, it is fairly ____, so wearing jeans is completely fine."

Dialogue 2

Mia: "Why do schools require uniforms?"

Leo: "They build a strong sense of ____ among all students."

Dialogue 3

Ben: "Should I wear a dark suit tonight?"

Chloe: "Yes, the ceremony is very ____, so please dress up."

Dialogue 4

Emma: "Can students express personal style?"

David: "Yes, shoes allow them to show their ____."

Part 3: Choose the Word

Select the option that best fits the sentence meaning

1. He smoothed down the stiff ___ of his shirt before entering the room.

____ a. collar ____ b. blazer ____ c. hairstyle

2. She loves wearing her comfortable ___ when walking to school.

____ a. collar ____ b. individuality ____ c. sneakers

3. His desk and clothes are always completely ___ and organized.

____ a. formal ____ b. neat ____ c. casual

4. School uniforms help promote social ___ because everyone dresses alike.

____ a. hairstyle ____ b. equality ____ c. collar

Part 4: Word Formation

Complete each sentence with the exact word form needed

Change the base word under each sentence into the form that fits the gap.

1. All students are treated as ____ regardless of their background.

[Base: equality]

2. The staff members dressed ____ for the annual ceremony.

[Base: formal]

3. Every ____ brings unique ideas to the classroom.

[Base: individuality]

4. These books ____ to the main school library.

[Base: belonging]

Shadowing

Listen to the audio triggers, repeat out loud, and record your voice to practice rhythm and stress.

Short Phrases

1. Key Collocations (Listen & Record)

Item 1 🔊 Listen

"a smart blazer"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Item 2 🔊 Listen

"a neat hairstyle"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Item 3 🔊 Listen

"a sense of belonging"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Item 4 🔊 Listen

"dress casually"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Everyday Sentences

2. Full Sentences (Max 12 words)

Sentence 1 🔊 Listen

"Uniforms help students feel a real sense of equality."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Sentence 2 🔊 Listen

"He folded the sharp collar of his jacket carefully."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Sentence 3 🔊 Listen

"She wore clean white sneakers with her school uniform."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Sentence 4 🔊 Listen

"Students can express their individuality in many simple ways."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Sentence 5 🔊 Listen

"He kept his school uniform clean, neat, and ready."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Sentence 6 🔊 Listen

"They prefer formal clothes for all official school meetings."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Pronunciation Focus

3. Single Word Precision

Target 1 🔊 Listen

"blazer"

/ˈbleɪ.zər/

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Target 2 🔊 Listen

"casual"

/ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

[Bài tập luyện nói]

____

Vocabulary: Uniforms and Dress Codes

Uniforms and dress codes

📌 How to use this lesson

Word table

Practice

Match each verb to the noun it naturally goes with

Complete the dialogues using words from the bank

Select the option that best fits the sentence meaning

Complete each sentence with the exact word form needed

Shadowing

1. Key Collocations (Listen & Record)

2. Full Sentences (Max 12 words)

3. Single Word Precision

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