Lesson 7 Fashion trends
Topic Question: “Are there any Japanese fashion trends or styles you find interesting?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Reflect on Japanese fashion trends or styles that capture your interest. Consider what makes these trends appealing or unique to you.
▮ Sample Answer
“Yes, I find Harajuku style very interesting. It’s colorful and creative, combining traditional and modern elements. People wear unique outfits, mixing patterns and accessories. It doesn’t follow the usual fashion rules, which makes it stand out. Harajuku represents freedom in fashion, allowing everyone to express their personality.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Colorful (カラフルな): Having bright colors or a lot of different colors.
- Creative (創造的な): Relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas.
- Traditional (伝統的な): Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.
- Modern (現代的な): Relating to the present or recent times.
- Accessories (アクセサリー): Items added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.
- Express (表現する): To show, manifest, or reveal.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What is Harajuku style like?
- How does Harajuku style differ from usual fashion trends?
- What does Harajuku style represent in terms of fashion expression?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
I don’t… (simple present negative)
A: The simple present negative is don’t/doesn’t + verb:
“I don’t follow mainstream fashion trends.”
“She doesn’t dress like everyone else.”
B: I/we/you/they don’t… he/she/it doesn’t…
“We don’t just wear clothes; we express our individuality.”
“It doesn’t require a lot of money to be fashionable in this style.”
C: We use don’t/doesn’t + base form (don’t like / doesn’t speak / doesn’t do, etc.):
“I don’t mix patterns often, but Harajuku style encourages it.”
“He doesn’t usually wear bright colors, but he enjoys Harajuku fashion.”
Example Sentences:
“I don’t limit myself to one fashion style.”
“She doesn’t shy away from bold accessories.”
“They don’t ignore traditional elements in their outfits.”
Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself:
