WRITING SKILL - A REPORT ABOUT A CITY

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Location – … is a city in + (country). It is near / far from + (a well-known city).

Population  – It’s got a population of … people.

Weather  – It is + (adjective) and (adjective). The temperature is + (adjective).

Paragraph 2: Body

Places in town – There are … // There’s also a/an …

Activities to do – There are lots of activities to do, like (+ nouns/V-ing). You can + V...

Transport – The public transport is + (adjective). There is a... / There are(n't)..., but...

Geographical features – There are some/any… // There’s a/an …, too.

Popular sights – The most famous landmark is .. It is + (short description).

Interesting facts – It is the + (adjectives in superlative form) in the country.

Paragraph 3: Conclusion

Final thoughts – In my opinion, it is .......... You should visit it - If you go, you will like it

                           I recommend going to (city) - I recommend/suggest that you go to (city).

SPEAKING SKILL - DESCRIPTION OF A PHOTOGRAPH OR PICTURE IN ENGLISH

•         Introduction:

In this photo/picture, I can see… // The photo/picture shows…

•         Describe position:

On the right, there is a/an… // there are some…

On the left, there is a/an… // there are some…

In the middle,  there is a/an… // there are some…

In the foreground - In the background, ...

At the top - At the bottom, ...

•         Describe people’s actions:

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Examples: He is writing… She is cooking… They are reading the newspaper.

•         Describe people’s clothes:

(S)he is/They are wearing + a/an + adjective + singular noun // adjective + plural noun

Examples: He is wearing a big hat. She is wearing an orange pullover. They are wearing green sandals.

•         Describe people’s age:

TO BE…(years old)

Examples: He is about thirty. She is in her twenties. They are eighteen (years old).

•         Describe people’s physical appearance:

TO BE

Examples: He is handsome and tall. She is fat and short. They are thin and medium height.

•         Describe people’s personality/feelings:

TO BE/SEEM/LOOK

He is/seems/looks kind. He is/seems/looks happy. She is/seems/looks cheerful. She is/seems/looks thrilled. They are/seem/look friendly. They are/seem/look excited.

•         Conclusion - Your opinion:

In my opinion / In my view, this photo is very/quite funny, interesting, boring, sad because…

I (really) love /like/dislike/(don’t) like it.

HESITATION STRATEGIES:

Well ... / Let's see ... / Just a moment ...  / Let me think ...