A Describing ESL Lesson

How to Start

Describe your favorite festival. You should say:

When and what it is
When and how it started
What you usually do at that time
Do you like it and why

An Influential Person

Describe a person who has had an influence in your life. You should
say:

Who the person is
How they have had an influence on you
What you have learnt from this person

A Similar Person

Describe a person in your family who is similar to you. You should say:

Who the person is
How you are similar to each other
When you came to realize you were similar

A Favorite Restaurant or Coffee Shop

Describe your favorite restaurant or coffee shop. You should say:

Where it is
What it looks like inside
What sort of food/drinks are available
Who you go there with
Why you like it

A Personal Object

Describe an object you own that is important to you. You should say:

What it is
How long you**ve had it
Who gave it to you?
Why it is important to you

A Place You Have Been To

Describe a place you have traveled to. You should say:

Where it is
When you went there
Who you went there with
What you did there

Public Transport

Describe the public transport in your hometown. You should talk about:

The types of transport available
The Advantages and Disadvantages of each
Which type you use and why

A Favorite Photo

Describe one of your favorite photos. You should say:

Who/what it is of
When/where it was taken
Why it is important to you