Talking about clothes: what are you wearing?
Read/Listen first
Today I open my closet and choose my clothes for work. I put on a white shirt and blue jeans. I am wearing a black belt and comfortable shoes. It is a little cold, so I take a warm sweater and a light jacket. My friend asks, “What are you wearing today?” He is wearing a suit and a tie, but I like my simple outfit.⚡ Learning goals
- Can understand a short description of what someone is wearing for work.
- Can say what clothes they are wearing now using simple sentences.
- Can ask a simple question about clothes with “What are you wearing?”.
✨ Key language
- I am wearing … “I am wearing a white shirt.”
- He is wearing … “He is wearing a suit and a tie.”
- What are you wearing? “What are you wearing today?”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ I am wearing + clothing item
Rule: Use “I am wearing” to talk about clothes on your body now.
Examples: I am wearing a white shirt.; I am wearing blue jeans.; I am wearing comfortable shoes.
Common pitfall + fix: Learners say “I wear now”. Use “I am wearing” for now actions.
2️⃣ He/She is wearing + clothing items
Rule: Use “He is wearing” or “She is wearing” to describe another person’s clothes now.
Examples: He is wearing a suit and a tie.; She is wearing a warm sweater.; She is wearing a light jacket.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not drop “is”. Say “He is wearing”, not “He wearing”.
3️⃣ Question: What are you wearing?
Rule: Use “What are you wearing?” to ask about someone’s clothes now.
Examples: What are you wearing today?; What are you wearing for work?; What are you wearing now?
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “What you are wearing?”. Put “are” before “you”.
4️⃣ Lists with commas and and
Rule: In a list, use commas between items and “and” before the last item.
Examples: I am wearing a shirt, jeans, and shoes.; I have a belt, a sweater, and a jacket.; He is wearing a suit and a tie.
Common pitfall + fix: Learners forget commas. Add commas to make the list clear and easy to read.
✍️ Vocabulary
shirt
Meaning: a piece of clothing you wear on the top of your body.
Synonyms: top, shirt, garment
Chunk/Idiom: a white shirt for work
Example: I am wearing a white shirt today.
Morphology: noun; singular shirt, plural shirts
Self-practice: Say three sentences with a shirt you like.
jeans
Meaning: thick blue pants made of denim fabric.
Synonyms: denim, jeans, trousers
Chunk/Idiom: blue jeans for every day
Example: I put on my blue jeans this morning.
Morphology: noun; plural jeans, pair of jeans
Self-practice: Describe your favorite jeans in one sentence.
belt
Meaning: a long strip around your waist to hold pants up.
Synonyms: belt, strap, waistband
Chunk/Idiom: a black belt with jeans
Example: I am wearing a black belt with my jeans.
Morphology: noun; singular belt, plural belts
Self-practice: Say one sentence with color plus belt.
shoes
Meaning: clothing you wear on your feet when you walk.
Synonyms: shoes, footwear, trainers
Chunk/Idiom: comfortable shoes for work
Example: I am wearing comfortable shoes at the office.
Morphology: noun; singular shoe, plural shoes
Self-practice: Say two sentences about your shoes today.
sweater
Meaning: warm clothing you wear on your body when it is cold.
Synonyms: sweater, jumper, pullover
Chunk/Idiom: a warm sweater for cold days
Example: I take a warm sweater because it is cold.
Morphology: noun; singular sweater, plural sweaters
Self-practice: Say when you wear your favorite sweater.
jacket
Meaning: short coat you wear over other clothes.
Synonyms: jacket, coat, outerwear
Chunk/Idiom: a light jacket for the evening
Example: I take a light jacket when it is cool.
Morphology: noun; singular jacket, plural jackets
Self-practice: Say three colors of jackets you like.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
I am wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. He is wearing a dark suit and a tie. I am wearing a warm sweater and a light jacket. What are you wearing for work today?
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: Use “am wearing” to talk about clothes now.
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: Remember the full form “He is wearing”.
Fill with the best answer:
Today I ___ wearing a warm sweater.
Tip: Use “am” with “I”.
Fill with the best answer:
What ___ you wearing today?
Tip: Put “are” before “you” in questions.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
What clothes is the speaker wearing first?
Tip: Look at the start of the mini text.
Why does the speaker take a sweater and a jacket?
Tip: Read the sentence with “a little cold”.
Fill with the best answer:
Today I open my ______ and choose my clothes.
Tip: It is a place for clothes in your room.
Fill with the best answer:
He is wearing a suit and a ____.
Tip: This is the small cloth around his neck.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: What are you wearing today?
B: I am wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
A: Do you have a sweater or a jacket?
B: Yes, I have a warm sweater and a light jacket.
Why this matters:
These sentences help you talk about your clothes now. You can describe what you are wearing at work or at home. You can also ask other people about their clothes in a simple way.
Verb & Adjective Pack:
wear — I wear jeans to work.
choose — I choose a shirt from the closet.
open — I open the closet every morning.
warm — This sweater is warm.
light — I like a light jacket.
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: Today I ___ ___ a black belt and comfortable shoes.
Tip: Use the correct form of “wear” with “I”.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: He wearing suit and tie.
Tip: Add “is” and the article “a”.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
I am wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
Tip: Listen to the full sentence before you type.