Describing People in English (How to Describe PHYSICAL APPEARANCE in English)

Summary

In this video, we explore how to describe physical appearance in English. The lesson covers five key areas: attractiveness, age, build, facial features, and hair. Positive and negative vocabulary is provided for each category, helping learners describe people respectfully and effectively. Examples include terms like 'handsome' for men, 'beautiful' for women, and polite ways to discuss weight such as 'overweight' or 'chubby.' The video also teaches how to describe features like eye color, skin tone, and facial hair, offering practical phrases for various situations. The lesson concludes with a homework assignment to describe oneself using the new vocabulary.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use positive adjectives like beautiful, pretty, and handsome to describe someone's attractiveness.
• 😀 Avoid using negative terms such as unattractive or ugly unless necessary, and always be mindful of tone.
• 😀 Age can be described using terms like old, young, middle-aged, or specific ranges like early-20s or mid-30s.
• 😀 When talking about body build, terms like toned, fit, slim, and slender are positive, while overweight or chubby can be sensitive topics.
• 😀 Height can be described simply as short, tall, or average.
• 😀 Facial features such as eye color, lips, face shape, and skin tone can be detailed using specific terms like blue eyes, full lips, and light skin.
• 😀 Special features such as freckles, moles, and scars can help provide a fuller description of someone's face.
• 😀 Use words like mustache, beard, or goatee to describe facial hair.
• 😀 Hair descriptions can include length (short, long), texture (curly, straight), and color (blonde, brunette, red).
• 😀 Describing hairstyles like ponytails, braids, or buns can add more detail to someone's appearance.
• 😀 Be careful when describing someone's weight, as it can be a sensitive subject. Use polite terms like overweight or fluffy instead of fat or obese.

Q & A

What are the five main areas of physical appearance discussed in the video?

The five main areas of physical appearance discussed are Attractiveness, Age, Build, Height, Facial Features, and Hair.

What are some positive words to describe someone's attractiveness?

Some positive words for attractiveness include beautiful, pretty, stunning, cute, attractive, good-looking, and gorgeous.

What is a word used exclusively for describing men's attractiveness?

The word used exclusively for describing men's attractiveness is 'handsome.'

What are some negative words that can be used to describe someone's attractiveness?

Negative words for attractiveness include unattractive, ugly, plain-looking, average-looking, and normal-looking.

How can you describe someone's age in more specific terms?

You can describe someone's age by saying 'early-, mid-, or late-' followed by their age range, like 'early-20s', 'mid-30s', or 'late-60s'.

What words can be used to describe a person's build if they are fit and muscular?

If a person is fit and muscular, you can describe them as toned, fit, or in good shape.

What is the difference between 'slim' and 'skinny' when describing someone's build?

'Slim' and 'slender' are more positive, whereas 'thin' and 'skinny' can be perceived as more negative.

How can you describe someone's height?

You can describe someone's height by saying they are short, tall, or of average height.

What are some words used to describe facial features like eye color and lips?

Eye colors can include blue, brown, dark, light, or hazel. Lips can be described as full or thin.

What are some common ways to describe a person's hair?

You can describe a person's hair by length (short, medium-length, or long), texture (wavy, curly, or straight), color (blonde, brown, or red), and specific styles (ponytail, pigtails, braid, bun, or man-bun).