Mend, don't spend: an interview with a visible mending teacher
A textile artist explains why she teaches people to repair clothes so that the repair shows, from Japanese sashiko to bright patches; students read for opinions and detail and discuss clothes, waste and repair culture.
B2Adults45 minInterview
About this lesson
A B2 reading lesson (interview). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Interview
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Clothes & fashion
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- mend, stitch, patch, fast fashion, landfill, footprint
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand a speaker's opinions and reasons in an interview
- Understand vocabulary for clothes, sewing and sustainability
- Discuss and write about habits of buying, repairing and throwing away