straw hat

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 547: Shopping for a Hat.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 547. 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 “Shopping for a Hat.” Christine and Eric are trying to buy a hat, and we’ll, of course, be introduced to lots of vocabulary related to hats. Let’s get started.

Christine: What do you think of this one?

Eric: We’re here to buy hats to protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a beret will do that?

Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the middle of winter! I already picked out a straw hat with a wide, floppy brim, so I’m all set for the trip.

Eric: In that case, help me pick one out. How about