Writing · A2

Describe Someone You Admire

Learn how to describe someone you admire by writing about their appearance, personality, achievements, and the reasons they inspire you.

People and Relationships Person description 20 min 60–70 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4

Learn how to combine facts, description, achievements, and personal reasons.

In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce a person you admire, describe their appearance and personality, mention something they have done, and explain why this person is important or inspiring to you.

Model text

The person I admire most is my aunt, Elena. She is in her forties and has short dark hair and a warm smile. She is calm, generous, and very hardworking. She works as a doctor and often helps people who cannot afford treatment. I admire her because she is kind, responsible, and never gives up. She inspires me to work hard and help other people.

How to write

1
Introduce the person and your relationship.

The person I admire most is my aunt, Elena.

2
Describe their appearance.

She has short dark hair and a warm smile.

3
Describe their personality.

She is calm, generous, and very hardworking.

4
Mention their work, achievement, or helpful action.

She works as a doctor and often helps people.

5
Explain why you admire them and how they inspire you.

I admire her because she never gives up.
She inspires me to help other people.

Useful phrases

The person I admire most is...
He / She is my...
He / She is in his / her...
He / She has...
He / She is kind and...
People describe him / her as...
He / She works as...
He / She has achieved...
He / She often helps...
I admire him / her because...
What I like most is...
He / She inspires me to...

Language focus

Use be for personality and have for appearance:

She is calm and generous.

She has short dark hair.

He is tall and friendly.

Use because to explain admiration:

I admire her because she helps other people.

He inspires me because he never gives up.

What I like most is his honesty.

Remember:
She is kind and patient.
She has a warm smile.
I admire her because she is responsible.
She inspires me to work hard.
Not: She has kind and patient.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the correct sentence

Choose the most natural and grammatically correct sentence in each question.

Practise describing appearance, personality, work, admiration, and inspiration.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
Which sentence introduces the person correctly?
2
Which sentence describes appearance correctly?
3
Which sentence describes personality correctly?
4
Which sentence describes work naturally?
5
Which sentence explains admiration correctly?
6
Which sentence talks about inspiration correctly?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build a clear description of someone you admire

Choose the sentence that performs each part of the description.

Practise organising introduction, appearance, personality, actions, admiration, and inspiration.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

A strong description moves from facts to personal reasons and finishes with influence.

1
Introduce the person
2
Describe appearance
3
Describe personality
4
Mention work or achievement
5
Explain why you admire the person
6
Finish with inspiration
Exercise 3 · Writing

Describe someone you admire

Write one connected paragraph about a person who is important or inspiring to you.

Complete the third A2 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 60–70 words. Include facts, description, actions, and personal reasons.

Your task

Write a 60–70 word description of someone you admire.

  • introduce the person and explain your relationship
  • include at least one detail about appearance
  • use at least three personality adjectives
  • mention the person's work, achievement, or helpful action
  • explain why you admire the person
  • say how this person inspires or influences you
The person I admire most is... He / She is my... He / She has... He / She is kind and... He / She works as... He / She has achieved... He / She often helps... I admire him / her because... What I like most is... He / She inspires me to...
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Quick check
Write about 60–70 words
Introduce the person and explain your relationship
Include at least one detail about appearance
Use at least three personality adjectives
Mention work, an achievement, or a helpful action
Explain why you admire the person
Say how the person inspires or influences you
Organise the description in at least six sentences
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