DESCRIBING PHOTOS

WORK IN PAIRS:
1. TRY TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH.
1. WRITE DOWN 10 NOUNS YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION;
2. WRITE DOWN 6 ADJECTIVES YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION;
3. WRITE DOWN 6 VERBS YOU CAN USE IN THE DESCRIPTION
4. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE PHOTO?
 Description of a picture
READ THE EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
In the picture we can see a couple: a boy
and a girl. They are standing at the train
station and looking at each other. The
boy is embracing the girl. They are
smiling. They must be tourists because of
their outfits and equipment - they are
wearing comfortable casual
clothes and carrying heavy backpacks.
They are also holding foam
mattresses and sleeping bags. I suppose
that they are going on holiday.
In the background there is an
orange train. It looks like the weather is
warm – the sky is clear and the boy has
got sunglasses. There are no other
people in the picture. The couple seems
to be very happy and relaxed. The picture
gives a positive impression. It brings back
memories of lazy summer days.
 How to plan your description?
1. What is the main topic of the picture?
2. Where and when was the photo taken?
3. Describe the separate parts of the picture.
4. Describe the activities of the people in the picture.
a) What are they doing at the moment?
b) What have they been doing so far?
c) What are they going to do in a moment.
5. Describe the details of the people’s appearance and their feelings.
6. Describe the scenery.
7. Think what happened before and what can happen after the scene?
8. Tell about your feelngs connected with the photo.
 USEFUL PHRASES
• In the picture there is/are – na obrazku znajduje się/znajdują się
In this picture I can see – na obrazku widzę
This picture shows – ten obrazek przedstawia
The picture makes – zdjęcie sprawia, że
The photo was taken in – zdjęcie zostało zrobione w

• He/she is wearing… – on/ona nosi…

They seem to be… – oni wydają się …
He/she is happy/sad – on/ona jest wesoły/smutny
Nothing else comes to my mind. – Nic więcej nie przychodzi mi do
głowy.
I think that is all. – Sądzę, że to wszystko.
I think, I told everything about this picture. – Uważam, że
powiedziałem wszystko o tym obrazku.
 USEFUL PHRASES
• In the middle/centre (of the picture) – na środku (obrazka)
In the left/right, upper/lower corner – w lewym/prawym,
górnym/dolnym rogu
In the foreground – na pierwszym planie
In the background – w tle
At the top/in the upper part – na górze
At the bottom/in the lower part– na dole
On the left/right – z lewej/prawej strony
Next to – obok
In front of – z przodu
Behind – za
Between – pomiędzy
On – na
In – w
Opposite – na przeciwko
 USEFUL PHRASES
REMEMBER – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SURE WHAT IS THERE IN THE PICTURE!

• I suppose
• I can’t make it out, but I think
• In my opinion; In my view
• If I were in their shoes, I would ….
• Maybe
• I am not sure if/ whether
 GRAMMAR
REMEMBER TO USE DIFFERENT GRAMMAR
STRUCTURES:
 PRESENT SIMPLE ( It seems as if ..)
 PRESENT CONTINUOUS ( They are arguing)
 There is/ There are….
 PRESENT PERFECT (They have just finished dinner)
 WILL / GOING TO (It is going to rain; I think they will
kiss each other in a moment)
 CONDITIONALS ( If I were him, I would do the same)
 PASSIVE VOICE ( The photo was taken)
Describe photos:
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Małgorzata Widera
your English teacher 
 USEFUL LINKS / BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://www.ingless.pl/artykul/opis-obrazka-
po-angielsku/
https://eszkola.pl/jezyk-angielski/opis-
obrazka-po-angielsku-5279.html
https://quizlet.com/224795069/physical-
appearance-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/71471665/zadanie-2-
matura-ustna-opis-obrazka-flash-cards/