Lesson 01: Describing People
Focus: Auxiliary Verbs (Be, Have, Do, Will)
Describing People: Word Bank
Key vocabulary with IPA pronunciation.
Age
Young /jʌŋ/ Млад
Teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒər/ Тийнейджър
Middle-aged /ˌmɪd.əlˈeɪdʒd/ На средна възраст
Elderly /ˈel.də.li/ Възрастен (учтиво)
Toddler /ˈtɒd.lər/ Прохождащо дете
Build & Height
Slim /slɪm/ Слабичък
Thin /θɪn/ Слаб
Plump /plʌmp/ Пълен
Overweight /ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/ С наднормено тегло
Obese /əʊˈbiːs/ Затлъстял
Medium height /ˈmiː.di.əm haɪt/ Среден ръст
Muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/ Мускулест
Broad shoulders /brɔːd ˈʃəʊl.dərz/ Широки рамене
Skin & Complexion
Pale /peɪl/ Блед
Tanned /tænd/ С тен
Fair skin /feər skɪn/ Светла кожа
Dark skin /dɑːk skɪn/ Тъмна кожа
Face & Features
Round face /raʊnd feɪs/ Кръгло лице
Oval face /ˈəʊ.vəl feɪs/ Овално лице
Freckles /ˈfrek.əlz/ Лунички
Wrinkles /ˈrɪŋ.kəlz/ Бръчки
Dimples /ˈdɪm.pəlz/ Трапчинки
Scar /skɑːr/ Белег
Mole /məʊl/ Бенка
Pimples /ˈpɪm.pəlz/ Пъпки
Beard /bɪəd/ Брада
Moustache /məˈstɑːʃ/ Мустак
Hair
Curly /ˈkɜː.li/ Къдрав
Wavy /ˈweɪ.vi/ Чуплива (коса)
Straight /streɪt/ Прав
Bald /bɔːld/ Плешив
Ponytail /ˈpəʊ.ni.teɪl/ Конска опашка
Bun /bʌn/ Кок
Fringe /frɪndʒ/ Бретон
Spiky /ˈspaɪ.ki/ Настръхнала
Blonde /blɒnd/ Рус
Ginger /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/ Рижав
Brunette /bruːˈnet/ Брюнет
Grey hair /ɡreɪ heər/ Сива коса
General Looks
Attractive /əˈtræk.tɪv/ Привлекателен
Good-looking /ˌɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ Добре изглеждащ
Cute /kjuːt/ Сладък
Ugly /ˈʌɡ.li/ Грозен
Well-dressed /ˌwelˈdrest/ Добре облечен
Scruffy /ˈskrʌf.i/ Неглиже/Опърпан
Elegant /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/ Елегантен
Glasses /ˈɡlɑː.sɪz/ Очила
How to Describe People (A2)
Master the sentence structures for describing appearance.
1. The Two Main Verbs: BE vs HAVE
Use TO BE (is/are)
Use for Adjectives that describe the whole person.
- Height: He is tall / short.
- Weight: She is slim / thin.
- Age: They are young / middle-aged.
- Opinion: He is handsome.
- Ethnicity: She is Asian / White.
Use TO HAVE (has/have)
Use for Nouns (specific parts of the body).
- Hair: She has (got) long hair.
- Eyes: He has (got) blue eyes.
- Face: She has a round face.
- Skin: He has dark skin.
- Features: He has a beard / glasses.
When using multiple adjectives for hair, always follow this order:
1. LENGTH → 2. STYLE → 3. COLOUR
| Subject + Verb | 1. Length | 2. Style | 3. Colour | Noun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| She has got | long | curly | blonde | hair. |
| He has | short | straight | dark | hair. |
| I have | medium-length | wavy | red | hair. |
| They have | short | - | grey | hair. |
| Question | What it asks for | Example Answer |
|---|---|---|
| What does he look like? | General physical appearance | He is tall and has short dark hair. |
| How tall is she? | Height (specific or general) | She is 1.70 meters. / She is quite tall. |
| How old is he? | Age | He is in his 20s. / He is middle-aged. |
| What colour are his eyes? | Specific feature detail | They are blue. / He has blue eyes. |
| What is he wearing? | Clothes (Current state) | He is wearing a blue shirt and jeans. |
4. Don't Confuse "Look"
Be Careful!
- Look like (verb + prep) = Description.
"He looks like his father." (Physical similarity) - Look (verb) = Impression/Feeling.
"He looks tired." (State)
"She looks happy."
Grammar Lab: The Auxiliaries
🔑 The Golden Rules: Helper Verbs
1. TO BE (is, are)
Function: Helper for Continuous Actions.
- It helps a main verb ending in -ing.
- It shows an action happening now.
- Example: "He is working."
2. TO HAVE (+ got)
Function: Helper for 'got'.
- It helps us describe Possession.
- Used extensively in UK English.
- Example: "He has got a beard."
3. TO DO (do, does)
Function: Helper for Simple Actions.
- It helps normal verbs (like 'look', 'wear').
- Crucial for Negatives and Questions.
- Example: "He does not look old."
4. WILL
Function: Helper for Future.
- It helps the verb move to the Future.
- Example: "He will grow."
| Subject | Affirmative (+) | Negative (-) | Question (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am working | I am not working | Am I working? |
| He / She / It | He is working | He is not working | Is he working? |
| We / You / They | They are working | They are not working | Are they working? |
Short Answers: Yes, I am. / No, I'm not. — Yes, he is. / No, he isn't.
| Subject | Affirmative (+) | Negative (-) | Question (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | I have got blue eyes | I have not got blue eyes | Have I got blue eyes? |
| He / She / It | She has got blue eyes | She has not got blue eyes | Has she got blue eyes? |
Short Answers: Yes, I have. / No, I haven't. — Yes, she has. / No, she hasn't.
| Subject | Affirmative (+) | Negative (-) | Question (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | (I look young) | I do not look young | Do I look young? |
| He / She / It | (She looks young) | She does not look young | Does she look young? |
Short Answers: Yes, I do. / No, I don't. — Yes, she does. / No, she doesn't.
| Subject | Affirmative (+) | Negative (-) | Question (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Subjects | I will change | I will not change | Will I change? |
Short Answers: Yes, I will. / No, I won't.
Reading Comprehension
Read the text, then answer the questions.
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1. The Makeover
My friend Sarah is not happy with her look. Currently, she has very long, curly hair and she is a bit pale. Tomorrow, she will go to the salon. She will cut her hair short and dye it blonde. I think she will look fantastic.
Questions:
1. Is Sarah happy?
2. What hair does she have now?
3. What color will she dye it?
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2. Family Traits
My father is a very tall man with broad shoulders. He has a thick black beard and dark eyes. I am medium height right now, but my mother says I will grow. We both have the same smile.
Questions:
1. Does the father have a beard?
2. Is the writer tall?
3. What color are the father's eyes?
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3. The Police Suspect
The police are looking for a man. He is short and overweight. He has a scar on his left cheek and no hair. Police believe he will try to leave the city tonight via train.
Questions:
1. Is the man slim?
2. Where is his scar?
3. Does he have hair?
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4. The Twins
Lisa and Lena are twins, but they are very different. Lisa is tall and athletic. She has short, straight hair. Lena is short and artistic. She has long, wavy hair and glasses. They will celebrate their birthday tomorrow.
Questions:
1. Who is tall?
2. Who has glasses?
3. When is their birthday?
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5. Future Tech
This is the new robot, Model-X. It is made of silver metal. It has glowing red eyes and four arms. It is very strong. In the future, it will help build houses. It won't get tired.
Questions:
1. What color are its eyes?
2. How many arms does it have?
3. Will it get tired?
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Exercises (15 Sets)
Practice describing people correctly.
The Police Sketch
Drag the correct sentence to the empty speech bubbles.
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Mini Games
Connect the pieces! Click a Subject (Left) then click a Detail (Right).