Describing
People
You will learn how to describe people’s appearances in English.
Who is he?
Who is she?
Who is he?
Warm-up Questions
Who is the most good looking person you know?
How would you describe your teacher’s look to a stranger?
What’s the very first physical feature you notice in people?
Try It Yourself
The Airport Pickup
You need a colleague to pick up a new client they have never met.
The Blind Date
You are setting up a friend on a blind date. Describe the person.
The Celebrity
You saw a famous actor at a cafe. Describe their off-screen look.
Vocabulary Bank
Build & Height
- • That tall and lanky guy is my cousin.
- • He’s kind of stocky.
- • She’s quite petite.
Hair & Face
- • She has shoulder-length wavy hair.
- • He has a noticeable scar.
- • She has freckles.
Style & Vibe
- • His style is casual and laid-back.
- • She looks chic.
- • She always looks put-together.
- • He has a sporty style.
Descriptions in Action
“Hey, thanks so much for doing this! So, she’s quite petite and has shoulder-length wavy hair. Honestly, she always looks so chic and put-together—even after a flight—so she’ll probably be the one who doesn’t actually look exhausted.”
“Okay, so he’s literally so cute. He’s that tall and lanky guy I was telling you about! He’s super chill, too—his whole style is just really casual and laid-back.”
Interactive Practice
What does your best friend look like?
Native Model Answer
“She’s quite petite, with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and a contagious smile.”
Musical Review
Street Style Symphony
A custom track featuring vocabulary from this lesson.
Ready for the Quiz
You’ve mastered the vocabulary. Put your skills to the test!