🧑‍🎤 Talk Boosters – Topic 28: 🗣️ Saree, Churidar or Jeans: What Suits Kerala Women Best?

 

👗 Talk Boosters – Topic 28:

🗣️ Saree, Churidar or Jeans: What Suits Kerala Women Best?

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🧑‍🏫 I. Instructions for Teachers

i. General Instructions:

Introduce the topic and ask learners to speak continuously for 3–5 minutes.

Encourage them to express personal views, real-life examples, or opinions based on comfort, tradition, social views, or fashion trends.

Let them discuss their thoughts on what kind of clothing suits women in Kerala best and why.

While the learner is speaking, note grammar or vocabulary errors.

After the speech, provide corrections and model improved sentence structures.

Use the follow-up questions below to extend the discussion for 30–40 minutes.

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ii. Topic Instructions:

Ask students to share their views on which outfit—saree, churidar, or jeans—they think best suits women in Kerala, and why.

They can speak about:

• Comfort and convenience

• Cultural expectations and traditions

• Modern lifestyle and changing trends

• What they or women around them prefer

• Situations where different clothes are suitable

Encourage the use of opinion phrases like:
👉 I believe, I think, In my opinion, Some people say, Many believe

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💬 Useful Verbs & Phrases:

👉 suit, prefer, represent, feel comfortable, express identity, respect tradition, reflect culture, look elegant, fit in, stand out

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🗣️ Example Starter:

"In my opinion, churidar suits most women in Kerala because it’s both traditional and comfortable. Sarees are beautiful, but they are hard to manage daily. Many young women prefer jeans for college or outings. I think every woman should wear what she feels comfortable in, whether it’s traditional or modern."

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🌈 II. Follow-up Questions to Extend the Topic:

1️⃣ Which dress do you personally prefer—saree, churidar, or jeans?
2️⃣ Do women feel more confident in traditional clothes or modern ones?
3️⃣ Is it easy to wear a saree daily in today’s fast-paced life?
4️⃣ Are jeans becoming more accepted in Kerala's society?
5️⃣ What kind of dress do college girls mostly wear these days?
6️⃣ Do older women in Kerala still wear sarees regularly?
7️⃣ Are churidars a good mix of tradition and comfort?
8️⃣ Should traditional wear be encouraged in schools and colleges?
9️⃣ Do clothes reflect a woman’s personality?
🔟 Have you ever been judged for what you wore?
1️⃣1️⃣ Are there any occasions where jeans are not appropriate?
1️⃣2️⃣ Why do some people think western wear is “un-Keralite”?
1️⃣3️⃣ How do movies and celebrities influence dressing style in Kerala?
1️⃣4️⃣ Is it okay to wear jeans to a temple or traditional event?
1️⃣5️⃣ Can you be modern and still wear a saree proudly?
1️⃣6️⃣ Are Kerala women free to choose their clothing without pressure?
1️⃣7️⃣ Should families decide what women can wear?
1️⃣8️⃣ What message do clothes send to society?
1️⃣9️⃣ Do you think clothing affects how women are treated in public?
2️⃣0️⃣ In the future, do you think sarees will disappear from daily life?

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