1. Describing a person Writing an essay Cristina Rodríguez Matas
E.P. Estalella i Graells

3. 1. Introduction
We tell the reader about a person’s appearance and character.
We can write about someone we know or knew in the past, or about someone famous.

4. 2. Example

5. 3. TIPS Use present tenses if you know the person.
Use past tenses if the person is not alive.
Use linking words: and, but, because…
Write comparative sentences.
Try to use the superlative ;).
Use a lot of different adjectives.

6. 4. Parts of a description
Introduction: Explain why you chose this person
Paragraph 1: Physical description
Paragraph 2: Character/personality description
Paragraph 3: Interests, hobbies, professions…
Conclusion: Personal opinion or summary

7. 4.1. INTRODUCTION I write about... because...
I chose to write about... because...
My favourite ... is ... because ...

8. 4.2. P1. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Name
Age: He is …”eleven years old”.
Where he/she was born
Where he/she lives
Appearance: tall, short, slim, fat, young, pretty, beautiful, (dark, fair, brown) hair, blue eyes…

9. 4.3. P2. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
He/she is…
Very, quite, a little, extremely…
Character:
Positive adj.
Negative adj.
Funny
Intelligent/clever
Hard-working
Honest
KIND
Shy
Angry
Clumsy
Lazy
Selfish

10. 4.4. P3. HOBBIES & PROFESSIONS
He/she likes/loves/hates... + ING
He/she doesn’t like... + ING
TIP: Try to use AND, BUT, and BECAUSE here:
Example: “He likes playing basketball because he loves sports”.

11. 4.5. P4. PERSONAL OPINION In my opinion, he/she is...
I think/ I believe that (que) he/she is...
TIP: Try to use a superlative sentence here:
Example: “She is the best player in the world”.