Describing people

for a new singer for your band. If so, I

think my friend might be perfect. Her name is Amy and she’s my classmate.
Bella’s our age, though she looks like she’s already in her early twenties. She’s very pretty. She’s about medium height and slim, and she’s got long, straight, dark hair. She dresses fashionably, though usually in black.
She’s very easy-going and I think she has a great sense of humour – we get on really well. She has an incredibly warm personality. She’s supportive and knows how to encourage people when they are feeling down.
She’s also a very creative person and a fantastic singer. She plays the piano and writes her own songs and has even made a video to go with one of them. She’s into all sorts of music, from classical to punk and I think she’s the sort of person who is open to new ideas.
I think she looks a bit like a Hollywood film star because she’s very glamorous. And she’d make a great singer for the band.
Watch her video (attached) and let me know what you think.
Best wishes,
Andrew

eyes, skin and face.
He’s got cool, short, medium length dark

hair.
She’s got beautiful, long, straight, curly, thick, blonde hair.
She’s got a kind/friendly/unusual smile/face.
He’s dark-skinned/wrinkled/freckled/tanned.
He’s got deep blue/lightbrown/sparkling/expressive/lively eyes.
She’s got long/hooked/straight/upturned nose.
Mention height/build.
She’s short/medium height/tall.
He’s fairly well-built/slim/skinny/overweight.
Describe clothes.
She dresses casually, smart/well/in black.
He always wears casual /scruffy/fashionable/stylish/designer clothes.

When describing someone’s physical appearance you can use the following sentences.

with an explanation or example.
For example: She’s supportive. She knows

how to encourage people when they are feeling down.
Some adjectives in English can sound negative when used to describe a person.
Replace them with neutral expressions like: tend to, seem to, is rather, etc.
For example: Jo is a bit too slim.       NOT Jo is skinny.
Harry is not interested in fashion instead of    Harry is scruffy.

is so hard-working. He believes that a job isn’t worth

doing unless it’s done properly.
2. Maggie is quite aggressive. She often picks fights with people and gets angry really easily.
3. Jake is outgoing. He’s the life and soul of the party and loves meeting new people.
4. Greg is pessimistic. He always expects the worst.
5. Kate is cheerful. She’s always got a smile on her face and never lets anything get down.
6. I’ve never met anyone as generous as Nancy. She’s always buying people gifts.
7. John is so arrogant! He thinks he’s more important and better than everyone else.
8. Sam is a sensitive guy. He’s a great listener and seems to understand when you’re feeling down.

using: in addition, also, and, both … and, moreover, as well

as etc.
E.g. She is both kind and helpful. Moreover, she never loses her temper.

We can join descriptions of contrasting qualities by using: but, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, in spite of this, although etc.
E.g. She is independent and knows her own mind. However, she is sometimes very stubborn.

offering to show your sister round London.
2. Mention your sister’s

age.
3. Describe her physical appearance and clothes.
4. Describe her personality (mention something negative).
5. Mention some of her interests.
6. Thank your friend again.
7. Say goodbye.