ESOL Sc/E2.3f Give a short description
Sc/E2.3: express clearly statements of fact and short accounts and descriptions
Sc/E2.3f: Give a short description
- be able to use present tense, especially of be and have to describe a person, place or thing
- know a number of descriptive adjectives, to add interest to a description
Example: Describe self and others, e.g.: He's tall and slim. She's got long dark hair. He's got a beard and a big smile. They’re not helpful. - be able to make comparisons, using comparative adjectives, both with -er and with more
- know that a description can be an expression of fact or of opinion
Example: Describe and compare places and things, e.g.: Hong Kong is busy and expensive. London is bigger than Addis Ababa, but it isn't very friendly. It’s more expensive than...
