A description of a person

A description of a person gives an impression of what that person is like or of our relationship with them. It usually includes details about the person's appearance, interests and personality. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the useful language.

Topic (example)
Write a description of someone you like.

Plan
Opening: Basic information introducing the person.
Body: Description of the person's appearance, personality, interests and activities, and/or your relationship.
Closing: Closing remarks and/or your opinion.

Useful language
Describing people:
He / she is a bit / very / quite ...
He / she has got ...
The best thing about him / her is ...
He / she is a great friend
... is really important in a friend / a teacher
... is one of my favourite people
I really like him / her a lot
Physical appearance:
tall / short / petite
well-built / chubby / slim
good-looking / gorgeous / attractive / plain
straight / wavy / curly / spiky / shoulder-lenght
hair
fair / dark hair or skin
brown / blue / green eyes
Personality
bossy
generous
helpful
a lot of fun
shy
sense of humour
selfish
stubborn
considerate
calm