Describing People In English

  Describing People

  Describing Someone

1

A: Have you seen the new girl in school?
B: No, I haven't.
A: She's really pretty.
B: Describe her to me.
A: She's not too tall.
B: Well, how tall is she?
A: She's about five feet even.
B: What does she look like, though?
A: She has pretty light brown eyes.
B: I may know which girl you're talking about.
A: So you have seen her around?
B: Yes, I have.

2

A: There's a new girl in school, have you seen her yet?
B: I haven't seen her yet.
A: I think that she is very pretty.
B: Tell me how she looks.
A: She's kind of short.
B: What height is she?
A: She's probably about five feet.
B: That's nice, but tell me what she looks like.
A: The first thing I noticed was her beautiful brown eyes.
B: I think I might've bumped into her before.
A: Are you telling me that you've seen her before?
B: I believe so.

3

A: Have you met the new girl?
B: No. Have you?
A: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.
B: What does she look like?
A: Well, she's quite short.
B: How tall would you say that she is?
A: I would say she's only five feet.
B: What about her facial features?
A: She has light brown eyes, absolutely beautiful.
B: I think I know who you're talking about.
A: Have you seen her?
B: I think that I have.

Expressing Joy at Someone's Success

1

A: Did you hear the good news?
B: No, I haven't.
A: I got a promotion at my job.
B: Did you really?
A: Seriously, I am so excited.
B: Well, congratulations.
A: Thank you.
B: I'm so happy for you.
A: Really?
B: Yes. You really deserved this.
A: You think so?
B: Yes. Good for you.

2

A: Have you heard my good news?
B: You haven't told me anything yet.
A: I got a promotion at work earlier this week.
B: Is that right?
A: It's the truth. I am really happy.
B: Congratulations on your promotion.
A: Thank you very much.
B: I am really excited for you.
A: Are you really?
B: I'm serious. You deserved this promotion.
A: Is that what you really think?
B: Yes, I do.

3

A: I haven't told you what happened yet, have I?
B: I haven't heard anything.
A: My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it.
B: Are you serious?
A: Yes, I am really excited.
B: That's great. Congratulations.
A: I appreciate that.
B: You have no idea how happy I am for you.
A: For real?
B: I believe you were the best choice for that promotion. I really do.

Complimenting Someone's Clothes

1

A: You look really nice today.
B: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.
A: Really, where did you get it?
B: I got it from Macy's.
A: It's really nice.
B: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.
A: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.
B: Really? What kind of shoes are they?
A: These are called All Star Chuck Taylors.
B: I really like those. How much did they cost?
A: They were about forty dollars.
B: I think I'm going to go buy myself a pair.

2

A: I absolutely love what you're wearing today.
B: You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago.
A: Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from?
B: I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall.
A: I really like that outfit.
B: Thanks. I think you look nice today, too.
A: Thank you. I just bought these new shoes earlier today.
B: Those are nice. What are they?
A: These are some Chucks.
B: Those are great. How much were they?
A: I got them for forty.
B: I think I might go and find me my own pair of Chucks.

3

A: I think that you look very cute today.
B: Is that right? This is a brand new outfit.
A: What store did you get it from?
B: I went to Macy's and picked it out.
A: I love your outfit right now.
B: Well, I think you look nice today too.
A: Thanks. I found these new shoes earlier at the store.
B: I think that those are some really nice shoes. What kind are they?
A: These are Chucks.
B: Your shoes look really nice. How much did you get them for?
A: They only cost me about forty dollars.
B: I'm going to go get a pair for myself.