Friday 16 February 2018

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 ...