How to Describe People and Places in English 

كيفية وصف الأشخاص والأماكن باللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين

Introduction

Describing people and places is an essential skill in English. It helps you talk about your surroundings, introduce friends, and share information. In this lesson, you will learn simple words and sentences to describe people and places.

Describing People

Use simple words for appearance, feelings, and personality.

Word/Phrase	Meaning	Example
Tall	طويل	He is tall.
Short	قصير	She is short.
Young	شاب / صغيرة	They are young.
Old	كبير في السن	My father is old.
Happy	سعيد	She is happy.
Sad	حزين	He is sad.
Friendly	ودود	My friend is friendly.

Describing Places

Use simple words for size, location, and features.

Word/Phrase	Meaning	Example
Big	كبير	The park is big.
Small	صغير	The shop is small.
Beautiful	جميل	The garden is beautiful.
Near	قريب	The school is near.
Far	بعيد	The supermarket is far.
Clean	نظيف	The street is clean.
Busy	مزدحم	The market is busy.

Practice Sentences

• My friend is tall and friendly.
• The park is big and beautiful.
• She is young and happy.
• The street is clean but busy.

Practice Time 🎯

1. Describe one friend using 2–3 words.
2. Describe your city or town using 2–3 words.
3. Make one sentence about a happy person.

Tips to Improve Descriptions

• Use simple adjectives first
• Practice daily speaking and writing
• Combine adjectives for better sentences

Conclusion

Describing people and places makes your English more interesting and useful. Keep practicing with friends, family, or your surroundings every day.

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