How To Describe People
Hair styles
Long <—> Short
Straight <—> Curly/Wavy
Dark <—> Light
Body size
Tall <—> Short
Slim <—> Plump
Thin/slight <—> Well-built
Asking what people look like
Q. “What does he look like?”
A. “He’s tall, slim and he has short grey hair.”
Q. “Is she tall?”
A. “No, she’s quite short, actually.”
A. “Do you know Janet, from Australia?”
B. “Is she the thin woman working in the radiology department?”
A. “Yes, that’s her. She’s going home next month so we’re having a leaving party this Friday.”
Q. “What’s her hair like?”
A. “Her hair is black. It’s long but she usually has it in a bun.”
Q. “What colour are his eyes?”
A. “He has blue-grey eyes.”
Talking about someone’s character
Q. “What kind of person is she?”
A. “She’s very serious and only talks about her work.”
Q. “What’s he like?”
A. “He is a very cheerful man and very friendly. He helps everyone in our department.”
Q. “How would you describe Dr. Nakamura?”
A. “I think she’s quite easy-going. She’s always friendly and she likes telling jokes.”