Episode 71: Are clothes important to you? (5 natural collocations to sound confident)

Update: 2025-10-02

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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Are clothes important to you?” Instead of giving short, basic answers like “I like fashion,” you’ll discover five natural collocations that make you sound more fluent and confident — including dress casually, dress up, express yourself, make a good impression, and keep up with fashion.

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Episode 71: Are clothes important to you? (5 natural collocations to sound confident)