describing 2 pictures

1. Introduction
Both pictures are related to the topic of (holidays)
Describe the photos.
The first/second picture was taken in...
It´s a coloured /black and white picture.
It shows…
There is/are… on the picture
You can see ...
(use Present Continuous)
She is sitting ...
They are playing...
She looks relaxed...
They seem excited...

2. Comparing and contrasting photos
The photos have a lot in common
Both, and, too, also...
In both photos people are
enjoying their holidays. The
weather is nice and the sun is
shining. People seem relaxed.
However, there also some
differences between the
pictures.
... but / whereas / while /
In the first photo we see people
on their winter holidays in the
mountains while in the second
photo the woman is on the
beach.

3. Make your choice
It’s hard to choose but...
Personally, I’d prefer to go on
summer holidays
As far as I’m concerned I’d
rather go on winter vacation
and explain why
because
I generally like hot weather,
shining sun, warm sea. I love
swimming, sunbathing and playing
beach volleyball.
Winter holidays mean beautiful
landscapes, lots of winter
activities and sports, fun and
excitement.

4. Now talk about some of the
following photos.