Describing a person’s appearance involves talking about their body type, eye color, hair, height, and weight. This is a fundamental skill for identifying people and forming a mental image of someone. In this lesson, students at A1 and A2 levels will learn vocabulary, grammar structures, and expressions to describe themselves and others accurately. Emphasis will be placed on proper adjective order and common descriptive phrases.
GRAMMAR
Adjective Order in Descriptions
When using multiple adjectives to describe someone, they typically follow this order:
- Opinion: beautiful, handsome, pretty
- Size: tall, short, slim
- Age: young, old
- Shape: slim, chubby, athletic
- Color: brown, black (used for eyes and hair)
Examples:
- He has beautiful, brown eyes.
- She is a tall, slim, young woman.
Using "To Be" and "To Have"
To Be is used for general characteristics like height and weight.
Structure: Subject + to be + adjective.
Examples:- She is tall and slim.
- He is short and strong.
To Have is used for specific features like hair and eyes.
Structure: Subject + have/has + noun.
Examples:- She has long, curly hair.
- He has green eyes.
Questions about Appearance
- What does he/she look like?
Example: She has short, straight hair and blue eyes. - Does he/she have... ?
Example: Does she have black hair? Yes, she does. - How tall is he/she?
Example: He is very tall.
VOCABULARY
- Slim: Thin in an attractive way. (She is slim and elegant.)
- Chubby: Slightly overweight in a cute way. (The baby is chubby and adorable.)
- Athletic: Having a strong, fit body. (He is athletic and plays basketball.)
- Freckles: Small spots on the skin. (She has freckles on her nose.)
- Hazel: A mix of green and brown for eye color. (He has hazel eyes.)
- Wavy: Hair with soft waves. (She has wavy, blonde hair.)
- Straight: Hair without curls or waves. (His hair is straight and black.)
- Average: Typical or medium in height or weight. (He is of average height.)
- Beard: Hair on a man’s face. (He has a short beard.)
- Bald: Having no hair. (He is bald but looks good.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- He is tall with blue eyes.
- She has curly, brown hair and a warm smile.
- He is of average height and weight.
- She has beautiful, hazel eyes.
- He looks athletic and strong.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- She has long, wavy, blonde hair.
- He is tall and slim with blue eyes.
- They are athletic and fit.
Negative Sentences
- She doesn’t have green eyes; they are brown.
- He is not short; he is tall.
- They are not overweight; they are slim.
Questions
- What does she look like?
- Does he have curly hair?
- How tall are they?
Answers
- She is short with straight, black hair.
- No, he doesn’t. He has straight hair.
- They are of average height.
CONVERSATION
Mark: Who is the new student in class?
Sophie: Oh, his name is Liam.
Mark: What does he look like?
Sophie: He is tall and has short, wavy, brown hair.
Mark: Does he wear glasses?
Sophie: No, but he has green eyes and a nice smile.
Mark: Sounds like a friendly guy!
READING
"A Family Portrait"
In my family, everyone looks different. My father is tall and athletic. He has short, black hair and brown eyes. My mother, on the other hand, is petite and slim. She has long, curly, blonde hair and blue eyes.
My younger brother is very chubby with short, straight, brown hair. He has big, hazel eyes that sparkle when he laughs. As for me, I am of average height and slim. I have long, wavy, black hair and green eyes.
We love spending time together, and people always say we look like a happy family. Even though we all look different, our smiles show how much we care for each other.
Questions and Answers
Q: What does the father look like?
A: He is tall and athletic with short, black hair and brown eyes.Q: How is the mother’s appearance described?
A: She is petite and slim with long, curly, blonde hair and blue eyes.Q: What color are the younger brother’s eyes?
A: His eyes are hazel.Q: What feature do all family members share?
A: They all have happy smiles.
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