Explanation
Exercises
Writing · A1

Describe a Friend

Learn how to describe a friend using simple sentences about appearance, personality, and interests.

Friendship Person description 15 min 30–40 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4

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Learning objective

In this lesson, you will learn how to describe a friend: his or her name, age or location, appearance, personality, and interests.

Model text

My best friend's name is Leo. He is 21 years old. He lives in Rome. He has short brown hair and blue eyes. He is friendly and funny. He likes football and music. We often play football together.

How to write

1
Say your friend's name.

My best friend's name is Leo.

2
Give an age or say where your friend lives.

He is 21 years old.
He lives in Rome.

3
Describe your friend's appearance.

He has short brown hair.
She has blue eyes.

4
Describe your friend's personality.

He is friendly and funny.

5
Say what your friend likes or what you do together.

She likes music.
We often play tennis together.

Useful phrases

My best friend's name is...
He / She is ... years old.
He / She lives in...
He / She has ... hair.
He / She has ... eyes.
He / She is friendly / kind / funny.
He / She likes...
We ... together.

Language focus

Use “is” for age, height, and personality:

He is 21 years old.

She is tall.

He is friendly.

Use “has” for hair, eyes, and other appearance details:

He has short brown hair.

She has blue eyes.

Remember:
He lives in Rome.
She likes music.
Not: He live in Rome.
Exercises:
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Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the correct sentence

Choose the correct sentence in each question.

Practise “is”, “has” and verb + -s.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

Remember: use “is” for personality and “has” for hair or eyes.

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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build a description of a friend

Choose the best sentence for each part of Leo's description.

Put the right information into a clear person description.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

A simple description can include a name, age or place, appearance, personality, interests, and a shared activity.

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Name
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Age and place
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Appearance
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Personality
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Interests
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Shared activity
Exercise 3 · Writing

Describe a friend

Now write your own short description of a friend.

Use what you learned in this lesson.
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Write about 30–40 words. Use short and simple sentences.

Your task

Write about 30–40 words describing a friend.

  • say your friend's name
  • give an age or say where your friend lives
  • describe your friend's appearance
  • describe your friend's personality
  • say what your friend likes or what you do together
My best friend's name is... He / She is ... years old. He / She lives in... He / She has ... hair. He / She is friendly / kind / funny. He / She likes... We ... together.
Your writing
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Quick check
• Write about 30–40 words
• Say your friend's name.
• Give an age or place: “He is 21.” / “She lives in Paris.”
• Describe appearance: “He has short hair.” / “She is tall.”
• Describe personality: “She is friendly.”
• Say what your friend likes or what you do together.
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