My Uniform

My Uniform
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My School Uniform - ESL Lesson

My School Uniform

Do you like it? What would you change?

Uniform Vocabulary (คำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับเครื่องแบบ)

Let's learn some words about school uniforms. Click the sound icon to hear the word.

Clothes (เสื้อผ้า)

  • Shirt (เสื้อเชิ้ต): Usually for boys, has buttons.
  • Blouse (เสื้อสตรี): Usually for girls.
  • Shorts (กางเกงขาสั้น): For boys at most schools.
  • Necktie (เนคไท): Worn around the neck, sometimes at private schools.
  • Skirt (กระโปรง): For girls.

Adjectives (คำคุณศัพท์)

  • Comfortable (สบาย): Feels good to wear.
  • Smart (ดูดี/เรียบร้อย): Looks clean and nice.
  • Plain (เรียบๆ): Simple, not a lot of design.
  • Modern (สมัยใหม่): New style.

Comprehension Check

1. What piece of clothing is usually for girls?

2. If clothes feel good to wear, they are ___.

Matching Game

Match the word to its meaning. Click a word on the left, then click its meaning on the right.

Reading: Dara's Uniform

Hello, my name is Dara. I am a student in Bangkok. I wear a uniform to school every day.

I wear a white blouse and a dark blue skirt. I think my uniform looks very smart and clean.

It is also very comfortable, which is good because the weather is hot. My uniform is a bit plain, but I like it.

Comprehension Check

1. What does Dara wear to school? (Check all correct answers)

2. Why does Dara like her uniform? (Check all correct answers)

Listening: Changing the Uniform

Listen to Pichai and Naree talk about their school uniforms.

Pichai: Hi Naree. This necktie is so tight and hot.

Naree: I know, Pichai. My skirt is comfortable, but I think our uniforms are a bit old. I would like a more modern design.

Pichai: Me too. I wish we didn't have to wear a necktie. It's not comfortable in this weather.

Naree: I agree. And maybe a t-shirt instead of a blouse? That would be very comfortable.

Comprehension Check

1. What is Pichai's problem with his necktie?

2. What kind of design would Naree like for the uniform?

Speaking: Your Opinion

Think about your own school uniform. What do you like? What would you change? Practice saying the sentences below.

Talk about what you like:

"I like my [clothing item] because it is [adjective]."

Example: "I like my shirt because it is smart."


Talk about what you want to change:

"I would like to change my [clothing item]."

"I would like to wear [different clothing item] instead."

Example: "I would like to change my necktie. I would like to wear a t-shirt instead."

Practice with a partner:

Take turns asking and answering questions. For example: "Do you like your uniform?" and "What would you change?"

Practice Quiz

Choose the best answer for each question.