Describing People
VOCABULARY A1-A2
9/29/2025
WARM-UP
Answer quickly. No right or wrong answers. Full answers only.
Why do people like kind people?
Why are some people popular?
Why do people feel lazy sometimes?
Why is it good when someone is polite?
VOCABULARY
Read. Don’t analyze.
Popular
Many people like this person.
“She’s popular. People enjoy being around her.”
Active
Likes to move, play, or do things.
“He’s active. He plays sports and goes outside a lot.”
Lazy
Doesn’t like to work or move much.
“I feel lazy on Sundays. I stay at home and rest.”
Helpful
Likes to help other people.
“She’s helpful. She explains things when others don’t understand.”
Funny
Makes people laugh.
“My friend is funny. He always makes jokes.”
Creative
Makes or thinks of new things.
“She’s creative. She makes her own designs.”
Polite
Uses good manners.
“He’s polite. He says ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’”
Friendly
Kind and easy to talk to.
“Our neighbour is friendly. She smiles and talks to everyone.”
Quiet
Doesn’t talk much.
“He’s quiet. He listens more than he speaks.”
Kind
Wants to do good things for others.
“She’s kind. She helps people when they need it.”
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
How is this person?
→ They are kind. / They are friendly. / They are quiet.
What is he like?
→ He is funny. / He is active.
What is she like?
→ She is polite. / She is creative.
Are you active or lazy?
→ I am active. / I am lazy.
Is your friend popular?
→ Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
ACTIVATION
Student must create sentences.
Example:
Why is your mum kind?
→ She’s kind. She helps other people.
Prompts:
Say one sentence about a…
popular person
active person
lazy person
helpful person
funny person
creative person
quiet person
PERSONAL QUESTIONS
Language Support
Use full ideas. Say more than one sentence.
I think ___ is ___.
This person is ___.
I feel ___.
Someone I know is ___.
I like people who are ___.
Questions
1.Who is a kind person you know? What do they do?
2.Are you more active or lazy on the weekend? What do you usually do?
3.Who is the funniest person you know? What makes them funny?
4.Are you quiet or friendly in groups? Why?
5.Who is a helpful person in your life? How do they help you?
ROLE SHIFT
Answer as a different person.
Choose one:
a student
a busy worker
a creative person