a sight for sore eyes

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 531: Describing Fabric Patterns.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 531. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Describing Fabric Patterns.” “Fabric” is what you use to make clothing or to put on a couch. “Pattern,” here, refers to the design, so we’re going to be talking about common designs that you would see on fabric for something such as a chair or a couch. Let’s get started.

Ruth: Now that we’ve picked out a new couch, we need to pick out an upholstery fabric. What do you think of this checkered one?

Gerry: That’s an eyesore. I prefer something a little more subtle.

Ruth: Subtle? What’s fun about subtle? I want something bold and that’ll make a statement. How about this one with the polka dots?

Gerry: You’ve got to be kidding! That pattern is so busy,