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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
DESCRIBING PEOPLE

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Basic English Dialogs:
​Describing People
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Three short dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice. Extension activity on attached Page 2.

Answer Key attached on Page 3

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

​​Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (3:25) for your students!
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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DIALOG 1
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DIALOG 2
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DIALOG 3
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Writing Practice
DESCRIBING PEOPLE


"Write a paragraph about a friend. Describe that person. Remember to include information such as height, hair (color; long or short; straight, curly or wavy), age, and facial characteristics. As well, describe that person's personality and why you like him or her."

Focus on present simple tense and adjectives 
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Level: Elementary to Intermediate
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Listening Lesson
DESCRIBING PEOPLE 'NEW FRIENDS'


Page 1
  • Getting Ready
  • Vocabulary Preview
  • Listening Comprehension

Page 2
  • Listen again and write the missing words. Read aloud the dialog with a partner.

Page 3
  • Work with a partner. Extend (write)  the dialog with your own ideas and perform for another pair of students.

Total Time: 45-55 mins
Level: Beginner-Elementary
​With Notes and Answer Key attached
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Reading Worksheet
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Read about Maria and Sam.  Then, answer the questions.

Two 130-word texts with ten comprehension questions.

Answer Key and Activity Notes on Page 2.

Level: Beginner to Elementary

Approximate Time: (excluding possible extension activity) 10 - 15 minutes


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Maria
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Sam
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Writing Practice
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Draw a picture of a friend or family member in the box.  Then, write a paragraph to describe him or her.

Level: Beginner to Elementary

Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes


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'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity
​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time:  15 - 20 minutes
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
15 vocabulary items that describe people's appearances and personalities

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes


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15 Essential Words About Describing People
   curly
   friendly
   funny
   gray
​   handsome
   intelligent
   lazy
   long
   middle-aged
   ​naughty
   shy
   strong
   tall
   thin
   ​wrinkled
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​Spelling Worksheet
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
​PAGE 1
15 sentences with 15 scrambled words on the topic of 'describing people'
PAGE 2
15 sentences (same as above) - listen and write the missing words.

Extend by using the question sentences as a Q&A activity.

​This is a great follow-up to the above Word Bank gap-fill activity which uses the same 15 words!

Level: Intermediate
With Notes and Answer Key on Page 3
Approximate Total Time: 20 - 25 minutes
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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