BE SURE TO TRY ON SHOES FIRST TO MAKE SURE THEY FIT

 Buying shoes is not just about choosing the right style; it's also important to ensure they fit well. Trying on shoes before purchasing helps you avoid discomfort and ensures the right size. This lesson focuses on expressing the importance of trying on shoes, using related vocabulary, and practicing grammar for giving advice. Learners will discuss shoe preferences, learn how to describe fit and comfort, and engage in practical conversations about shopping for shoes.

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GRAMMAR

Imperatives for Giving Advice

Imperatives are used to give instructions or advice.

• Positive Imperatives
  Structure: Base verb + object
  Examples:

  • Try on the shoes before buying them.
  • Check the size carefully.

• Negative Imperatives
  Structure: Don’t + base verb
  Examples:

  • Don’t buy shoes that feel too tight.
  • Don’t forget to walk around in them.

"To Make Sure" for Clarification

"To make sure" is used to explain the reason for an action.

• Structure:
  Action + to make sure + result
  Examples:
  • Try on shoes to make sure they fit.
  • Check the material to make sure it’s comfortable.

Modals for Giving Suggestions

Modals like should and must are helpful for giving advice.

• Examples:
  • You should walk in the shoes to test them.
  • You must try both shoes, not just one.

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VOCABULARY

1. Fit: How well something is the right size or shape for someone.
   Example: These shoes fit perfectly.
2. Tight: Too small or uncomfortable.
   Example: These boots feel tight.
3. Comfortable: Feeling good and not causing pain.
   Example: The sneakers are very comfortable.
4. Size: The measurement of something.
   Example: What size are these shoes?
5. Material: What something is made of.
   Example: Leather is a common shoe material.
6. Heel: The back part of a shoe, often raised in women’s shoes.
   Example: High heels can be hard to walk in.
7. Sneakers: Comfortable sports shoes.
   Example: I wear sneakers every day.
8. Boots: Shoes that cover the foot and ankle, sometimes the leg.
   Example: Winter boots keep my feet warm.
9. Walk around: Move to test something.
   Example: Walk around in the store to test the shoes.
10. Sole: The bottom part of a shoe.
    Example: The soles of these shoes are very durable.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Make sure the shoes are comfortable.
• Try walking around in them.
• Do these shoes fit well?
• I think these are too tight.
• What size are these?
• Do you have this pair in a bigger size?
• I’ll try them on.
• These feel just right.
• I don’t think they’re a good fit.
• Let me check the size for you.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. Be sure to try on the shoes before buying them.
2. These sneakers fit perfectly.
3. You should test the shoes by walking around.

Negative Sentences

1. Don’t buy shoes that feel tight.
2. These boots don’t fit me well.
3. I don’t think these are comfortable.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why should I try on shoes?
   A: To make sure they fit well and feel comfortable.
2. Q: Do these shoes fit you?
   A: Yes, they fit perfectly.
3. Q: What size are you looking for?
   A: I’m looking for size 8.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Shopping for Shoes

Shop Assistant: Good morning! How can I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I’m looking for a pair of comfortable sneakers.
Shop Assistant: Of course! What size do you wear?
Customer: I usually wear size 9.
Shop Assistant: Here are some sneakers in size 9. Be sure to try them on to make sure they fit.
Customer: Thanks! I’ll try them. Hmm, these feel a little tight.
Shop Assistant: Let me get a size 10 for you.
Customer: Perfect! These fit much better. I’ll take them.

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READING

Why It’s Important to Try on Shoes

When shopping for shoes, it’s important to try them on first. Shoes that look good might not always fit well. If the shoes are too tight, they can hurt your feet. Shoes that are too loose can cause you to trip.

To make sure your shoes fit, put them on and walk around in the store. Check if your toes have enough space and if the heel feels comfortable. Don’t forget to try both shoes, as feet are sometimes slightly different in size.

The material of the shoe is also important. Leather shoes may stretch, but synthetic materials often don’t. Always try on shoes to avoid problems later. A good fit means happy feet!

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Questions

1. Why should you try on shoes before buying them?
   Answer: To make sure they fit well and feel comfortable.

2. What happens if shoes are too tight?
   Answer: They can hurt your feet.

3. What should you check when walking in new shoes?
   Answer: Check if your toes have enough space and if the heel feels comfortable.

4. Why should you try both shoes?
   Answer: Because feet are sometimes slightly different in size.

5. What is the benefit of leather shoes?
   Answer: They may stretch over time.