It's a Question of Style

It’s a Question of Style

It’s a Question of Style

Introduction

Looking for a creative ESL speaking and writing activity that explores fashion, personal identity, and vocabulary building? It’s a Question of Style invites students to interview each other about clothing preferences and personal style using structured questions. This activity works great as a clothing and style lesson plan supplement, offering students the chance to practice grammar, build confidence, and learn more about one another through guided conversation in English. It’s ideal for pre-intermediate to intermediate learners.


It’s a Question of Style

Materials:

  • One worksheet per student

Procedure:

  1. Pair students and give each one a copy of the worksheet.
  2. Explain that they will interview each other using the questions provided.
  3. Allow a few minutes for them to think about their answers before starting.
  4. Each student then interviews their partner and takes notes on their answers, making sure not to write the partner’s name on the sheet.
  5. Once all interviews are complete, collect the worksheets.
  6. Randomly redistribute the completed worksheets so that no student receives their own or their partner’s.
  7. Each student now reads the anonymous answers and guesses who it belongs to.
  8. While reading, students should also correct any grammar or vocabulary errors they find.
  9. Finally, they reveal their guesses and check whether they were correct.

Why Use This Activity?

This task is ideal for:

  • Practicing clothes and fashion vocabulary in ESL
  • Encouraging interpersonal communication and listening
  • Applying grammar correction in a natural context
  • Introducing light-hearted speaking assessments
  • Building rapport and class cohesion

Conclusion

It’s a Question of Style is more than just a speaking exercise — it’s a fun and effective way to connect students through meaningful conversation. By giving learners the opportunity to express their personal tastes in fashion and guess their classmates’ identities, this activity promotes fluency, accuracy, and cultural exchange. Add it to your next unit on clothing or personal identity for a lively and insightful classroom experience.t addition to any lesson on fashion, habits, or personal identity in English.


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