DESCRIBING PHOTOS

WORK IN PAIRS:
1. TRY TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH.
1. WRITE DOWN 10 NOUNS YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION;
2. WRITE DOWN 6 ADJECTIVES YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION;
3. WRITE DOWN 6 VERBS YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION
4. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE PHOTO?
 Description of a picture
READ THE EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
In the picture we can see a couple: a boy
and a girl. They are standing at the train
station and looking at each other. The
boy is embracing the girl. They are
smiling. They must be tourists because of
their outfits and equipment - they are
wearing comfortable casual
clothes and carrying heavy backpacks.
They are also holding foam
mattresses and sleeping bags. I suppose
that they are going on holiday.
In the background there is an
orange train. It looks like the weather is
warm – the sky is clear and the boy has
got sunglasses. There are no other
people in the picture. The couple seems
to be very happy and relaxed. The picture
gives a positive impression. It brings
back memories of lazy summer days.
 How to plan your description?
1. What is the main topic of the picture?
2. Where and when was the photo taken?
3. Describe the separate parts of the picture.
4. Describe the activities of the people in the picture.
a) What are they doing at the moment?
b) What have they been doing so far?
c) What are they going to do in a moment?
5. Describe the details of the people’s appearance and their feelings.
6. Describe the scenery.
7. Think what happened before and what can happen after the scene?
8. Tell about your feelings connected with the photo.
 USEFUL PHRASES
• In the picture there is/are –
In this picture I can see –
This picture shows –
The picture makes –
The photo was taken in –

• He/she is wearing… –
They seem to be… –
He/she is happy/sad –
Nothing else comes to my mind. –
I think that is all. –
I think, I told everything about this picture. –
 USEFUL PHRASES
In the middle/centre (of the picture) –
In the left/right, upper/lower corner –
In the foreground –
In the background –
At the top/in the upper part –
At the bottom/in the lower part–
On the left/right –
Next to –
In front of –
Behind –
Between –
On –
In –
Opposite –
 USEFUL PHRASES
REMEMBER – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SURE WHAT IS THERE IN THE
PICTURE!

• I suppose
• I can’t make it out, but I think
• In my opinion; In my view
• If I were in their shoes, I would ….
• Maybe
• I am not sure if/ whether
 GRAMMAR
REMEMBER TO USE DIFFERENT
GRAMMAR STRUCTURES:
 PRESENT SIMPLE ( It seems as if ..)
 PRESENT CONTINUOUS ( They are arguing)
 There is/ There are….
 PRESENT PERFECT (They have just finished dinner)
 WILL / GOING TO (It is going to rain; I think they
will kiss each other in a moment)
 CONDITIONALS ( If I were him, I would do the same)
 PASSIVE VOICE ( The photo was taken)
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