HANDOUT – Describing People, Things, and Places

 Learning Goals:

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Describe people, places, and objects clearly.

• Use adjectives and descriptive structures like “There is / There are”.

• Write a short descriptive paragraph.

Part 1: Vocabulary Practice

Useful Adjectives

Describing People (Appearance):

tall, short, slim, chubby, long hair, curly hair, dark-skinned, fair-skinned, handsome, beautiful

Describing People (Personality):

kind, helpful, friendly, honest, lazy, funny, shy, talkative

Describing Things:

big, small, expensive, useful, broken, new, old, light, heavy

Describing Places:

clean, dirty, quiet, noisy, crowded, cozy, traditional, modern, peaceful

Part 2: Grammar Focus – Adjectives & “There is / There are”

Adjective Word Order:

• Before noun: “a big house”

• After be: “The house is big.”

There is / There are Examples:

• There is a TV in the room.

• There are many students in the class.

Now You Try:

• ________ a computer on the desk.

• ________ some posters on the wall.

• My classroom is ________ and ________.

Part 3: Reading Practice

Text: My Favorite Room

My bedroom is my favorite place at home. It is small but very cozy. There is a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bookshelf. I like to read and study in my room. The walls are light blue, and there are posters of my favorite bands. I always keep it clean and neat.

Comprehension Questions:

• What room is described?

• How is the room described?

• What items are in the room?

• What color are the walls?

• What does the writer do in the room?

Part 4: Speaking Activity – Describe a Classmate

Find a classmate and ask them:

• What do you look like?

• How would your friends describe you?

• What is one place you like? Why?

Then present to the class:

“This is my friend _____. He/She is ______ and ______. He/She likes ______ because ______.”

Part 5: Writing Practice

Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about a person or place you know well.

Include appearance, personality (if a person), and reasons you like them or the place.

Example:

My best friend’s name is Arif. He is tall and has short hair. He is very helpful and always makes jokes. He likes to play football. We often hang out after school.

Reflection Checklist

Tick (✓) the ones you can do now:

• [ ] I can describe someone’s appearance and personality.

• [ ] I can describe a place using “There is / There are.”

• [ ] I can write a short descriptive paragraph.

• [ ] I can present descriptions clearly in class.

Pronunciation Focus – Chapter 4

Topic: Pronouncing Descriptive Words Clearly

A. Adjectives

Let’s practice how to pronounce common adjectives used to describe people, things, and places.

• Tall is pronounced like “tawl”

• Short sounds like “short” with a clear “sh” sound

• Friendly is pronounced as “FREN-dlee,” with emphasis on the first syllable

• Beautiful is said as “BYOO-ti-ful,” stressing the first syllable

• Clean sounds like “kleen,” with a long “ee” sound

• Crowded is pronounced “KROW-did,” with two syllables

• Noisy is said “NOY-zee,” stressing the first syllable

Try saying these adjectives slowly at first, then faster as you get comfortable.

B. “There is” and “There are”

These phrases are used to talk about the existence of things or people. It’s important to pronounce them clearly.

• There is sounds like “thair iz”

• There are sounds like “thair ar”

Practice with these examples:

• There is a book on the table.

• There are many students in the classroom.

Make sure to link the words smoothly when you say them.

C. Prepositions of Place

Prepositions show where something is located. Practice these common ones:

• In is pronounced like “in”

• On sounds like “on” (rhymes with “gone”)

• Under is said “UN-der,” with the stress on the first syllable

• Next to sounds like “nekst too,” said quickly as two words

• Behind is pronounced “bee-HIND,” stressing the second syllable

• In front of is said “in frunt uhv,” spoken smoothly

Try using these in sentences to get comfortable.

Practice Sentences

Say these sentences out loud, focusing on clear pronunciation:

• There is a tall girl in the classroom.

• The library is quiet and clean.

• My house is next to a crowded market.

• There are many books on the shelf.

• The cat is under the table.