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The Idioms of Fashion and Power

⚖️ Reported Speech

👔 Fashion & Power

🗣️ ESL Debate & Role-play

C1 ESL lesson "The Idioms of Fashion and Power" — Reported Speech and fashion idioms

Fashion and Power Idioms

This lesson explores the link between fashion, politics, and authority, showing how leaders use style to communicate power. Key words and idioms include power suit, dress for success, statement piece, wardrobe staple, power dressing, dress to kill, and clothes make the man.

Reported Speech: Statements, Questions and Reporting Verbs

Learners study Reported Speech in statements and questions, working with a range of reporting verbs. They transform direct quotes into indirect speech and practise with exercises based on authentic political and cultural examples.

Speaking and Debate: How Style Communicates Authority

Students engage in role-plays, debates, and discussions about leadership, image, and influence. They analyse Margaret Thatcher's style, interpret idioms in context, and present arguments on how fashion communicates authority.

This lesson is included in every edio plan

This lesson is included in every edio plan

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