Speaking Part 2 Describing people Framework

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Possible questions in this topic area:

• Describe a teacher

• Describe a famous person

• Describe a friend

• Describe a family member

• Describe a child

• Describe someone who helps people

• Describe someone who does something well

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• Who he/she is

• How you know him/her

• Describe him/her

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Describe a friend that you feel proud of

Describe a person who travels a lot by plane for work purposes

Describe someone you know who spends their free time helping others

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Who

How you know them

Describe them

X …..a former colleague/roommate

X …..a classmate of mine

X …..one of the most intelligent people I know

Adjectives: Intelligent/beautiful/handsome/diligent/generous

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Who

How you know them

Describe them

I first met x in a party 10 years ago.

I’ve known x for donkey’s years/a long time

We go back a long time = we’ve known each other for a long time.

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Who

How you know them

Describe them

X is a real extrovert/introvert/alpha male/chatterbox

X is pretty generous/gregarious

X is a little withdrawn/shy/timid

Adverbs: Pretty=fairly=rather=somewhat=extremely

Personality key words

considerate

thoughtful

warmhearted

generous

kind-hearted

helpful = supportive

optimistic = positive

determined = motivated = driven

cheerful

encouraging