DESCRIBE MYSELF

 This topic focuses on helping students introduce and describe themselves in simple English. By learning how to talk about their physical appearance, personality traits, hobbies, and preferences, students can build confidence in self-expression. This lesson covers basic grammar structures for description, essential vocabulary, and common expressions used when introducing oneself or describing personal characteristics.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple for Descriptions

• Structure:
  Subject + verb (to be) + adjective/noun.
  Examples:

  • I am tall and friendly.
  • I have short, brown hair.

• Using "have/has" for possessions or features:
  Subject + have/has + noun.
  Examples:

  • I have green eyes.
  • She has a bright smile.

Adjectives Order

1. Opinion: lovely, friendly
2. Size: tall, short
3. Age: young, old
4. Shape: slim, round
5. Color: blue, black
6. Material: woolen, leather

Examples:

• I have a lovely, short haircut.
• I wear a black leather jacket.

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VOCABULARY

1. Friendly: Easy to get along with. (Example: I am friendly and helpful.)
2. Tall: Having a great height. (Example: I am tall for my age.)
3. Slim: Thin in an attractive way. (Example: I am slim and active.)
4. Curly: Having hair with curls. (Example: I have curly hair.)
5. Outgoing: Enjoys socializing. (Example: I am outgoing and love meeting new people.)
6. Creative: Full of ideas. (Example: I am creative and enjoy painting.)
7. Serious: Focused and not playful. (Example: I can be serious when needed.)
8. Shy: Not confident around others. (Example: I am shy but friendly.)
9. Hardworking: Always puts in a lot of effort. (Example: I am hardworking and dedicated.)
10. Confident: Believes in oneself. (Example: I am confident and motivated.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I am tall and slim.
• I have brown eyes and black hair.
• My personality is outgoing and friendly.
• In my free time, I enjoy reading.
• I am a hardworking and determined person.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I am a creative and friendly person.
2. I have short, straight hair and green eyes.
3. My hobbies are painting and hiking.

Negative Sentences

1. I am not very tall.
2. I don’t have curly hair.
3. I am not shy; I am outgoing.

Questions

1. How would you describe yourself?
2. What are your hobbies?
3. Do you have brown or blue eyes?

Answers

1. I would describe myself as hardworking and friendly.
2. My hobbies are swimming and reading books.
3. I have brown eyes and short hair.

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CONVERSATION

Liam: Hi! Can you tell me about yourself?
Anna: Sure! I’m Anna. I am 25 years old, and I’m a student.
Liam: Nice to meet you, Anna. How would you describe yourself?
Anna: I think I’m friendly and outgoing. I love meeting new people.
Liam: That’s great! What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Anna: I enjoy painting and taking long walks in the park.

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READING

"My Best Friend Describes Herself"

Hi, I’m Emma, and I’d like to tell you about myself. I am 20 years old, and I live in New York. I think I’m a creative and outgoing person. I enjoy painting and writing stories in my free time. I have long, straight, blonde hair and green eyes. I am not very tall, but I’m slim and active.

People often say I am hardworking because I always give my best in everything I do. I also love spending time with my friends, especially on weekends. We like to go to the movies or have picnics in the park.

Although I can be serious when I need to focus, I love to laugh and make others smile. That’s a little about me!

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How old is Emma?
   A: She is 20 years old.

2. Q: What does Emma enjoy doing in her free time?
   A: She enjoys painting and writing stories.

3. Q: How does Emma describe her personality?
   A: She describes herself as creative and outgoing.

4. Q: What do Emma and her friends do on weekends?
   A: They go to the movies or have picnics in the park.