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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 301: Buying a Men’s Suit.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 301. 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 all about someone who is buying – a man, who is buying a suit, a formal piece of clothing that you would wear to a business meeting or a wedding, for example. There will also be vocabulary here more generally about buying clothes. Let’s get started.

Sales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find?

Bo: I’m looking for a suit for work.

Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a traditional or contemporary suit?

Bo: I’m not sure. I’d like to try on some different ones.

Sales clerk: That’s no problem. Let me show you a few over here. This is a two-button pinstripe suit that’s