DESCRIPTIONS

1. descriptions

2. a description of an event
A description of an event gives a clear impression of what
the writer experiences. It usually includes details of the
writer’s senses and how the writer felt there.
STRUCTURE
● Opening: name, location, time and writer’s opinion
● Body: detailed description, what the writer sees, hears,
smells, tastes
● Closing: concluding sentence and opinion

3. example:
Topic: Write
about a family
event that you
have attended.
OPENING
BODY
CLOSING

4. USEFUL CONNECTORS:
Last week …, When …, Suddenly…, I felt…, I heard…, It
seemed…, The atmosphere was…, The crowd/people were… It
turned out to be … All in all,… In the end,…

5. A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE
When we describe a place, we describe what the place looks
like and give an impression of the atmosphere.
STRUCTURE
● Opening: basic information, including the name of the
place and its location
● Body:characteristics of the place and what you can do
there
● Closing: writer’s opinion or recommendation

6. example
Topic: Write a
description of a
place you like.
OPENING
BODY
CLOSING

7. USEFUL LANGUAGE:
The first thing people notice…, It is located…, The scenery
is…, it offers…, I can recommend…, You shouldn’t miss…, I
love… when I go there, Most people in…work as…,In short/
conclusion,…

8. A DESCRIPTION OF A PERSON
Descriptions of people can be found in articles, letters,
narratives, etc. The writing style you use depends on the
situation and the intended reader.
STRUCTURE
● Opening: general information about the person, saying
when, where and how you first met them
● Body:describe their physical appearance, personal
qualities and hobbies/interest. You start a new paragraph
for each topic
● Closing: your comments and/or feelings about the person

9. example
Topic: Write a
description of a
person you know.
OPENING
BODY
CLOSING

10. USEFUL LANGUAGE:
● Verb tenses: When
describing someone you
know well, you should use
present tenses. When
describing someone who is
no longer alive, or
someone you do not see
any more, you should use
past tenses.
● Use of adjectives: It’s
important to use
descriptive words