Everyday English for Life Lessons: Describing People & More

Everyday English for Life Lessons: Vocabulary for Describing People and Giving Directions

Know how to describe people and places makes part of mastering English language. In this article, we’ll walk you through English vocabulary for describing people and useful English phrases for giving directions. You’ll learn how to talk about appearance, personality, and everyday travel situations.

To help you better practice the key vocabulary & phrases the lessons include:

Key vocabulary & phrases Sample conversations, Practice exercises and Quick Tips

1. English Vocabulary for Beginners: Describing People – Appearance and Personality

You can describe people in many ways. The table below shows an appearance and personality vocabulary list for describing family and friends.

Appearance Vocabulary

Personality Vocabulary

Practice also vocabulary for expressing emotions and feelings

Sample Conversation

A: Who’s that guy over there?
B: That’s João. He’s tall, has short curly hair, and wears glasses.
A: He looks serious.
B: Actually, he’s really funny and kind once you get to know him.

Practice Exercise

• My best friend is __________ and has __________ hair.
• I think I’m __________ because I like helping people.
• My teacher is __________ but also very __________.
• I admire people who are __________ and __________.

Tips

• Use positive adjectives to compliment others.
• Combine appearance + personality for full descriptions.
• Practice with photos or people you know — describe them out loud or in writing.

2. Everyday English for Life Lessons: Giving Directions in Town

Learn how to ask for directions, understand location phrases, and guide someone using clear, simple English vocabulary for transportation.

Directions Vocabulary

Sample Conversation to Practice English vocabulary for beginners

A: Where is the train station?
B: It’s next to the supermarket.
A: How do I get there?
B: Go straight and turn right at the traffic light.

Practice Exercise

• Where is the __________?
• Go straight and turn __________.
• It’s across from the __________.
• Walk __________ blocks and you’ll see it.
• The __________ is at the corner of __________ Street.

Tips

• Keep sentences short and simple.
• Practice with real places in your town or neighborhood.
• Use gestures or point if speaking in person — it helps!

3. Talking About Music and Entertainment to practice English vocabulary for beginners

Learn vocabulary to talk about songs, movies, and fun activities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

To learn phrases to talk about neighborhood visit: English for daily life

Sample Conversation

A: What kind of music do you like?
B: I like pop music.
A: Do you watch movies?
B: Yes, my favorite movie is a comedy.

Practice Exercise

• I like __________ music.
• My favorite movie is __________.
• I listen to __________ every day.

Tips

• Use “listen to” for music, “watch” for movies.
• Practice by describing your favorite artist or film.

4. English vocabulary for Beginners: Talking About Directions Inside Buildings

Learn how to ask and give directions indoors using English phrases for giving directions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Learn here other vocabulary for giving directions

Sample Conversation

A: Where is the kitchen?
B: It’s downstairs, next to the living room.
A: And the bathroom?
B: It’s upstairs, on the left.

Practice Exercise

• The __________ is upstairs.
• Turn __________ at the corridor.
• The __________ is next to the __________.

Tips

• Use short, clear sentences.
• Practice with your own house or school building.

5. Talking About Holidays Abroad

Learn how to describe international trips and experiences with English vocabulary for airport travel and sightseeing.

Key English vocabulary & phrases for beginners

Practice also vocabulary for ordering meals at a restaurant

Sample Conversation

A: Where did you go on holiday?
B: I went to Paris.
A: What did you do there?
B: I visited the Eiffel Tower and ate French food.

Practice Exercise

• I traveled to __________.
• I visited __________.
• I stayed at __________.

Tips

• Use past tense for completed trips.
• Practice with real or imagined holidays.

We hope the everyday English for life lessons were helpful. Now you know vocabulary for describing people and English phrases for giving directions. Use these words in your everyday conversations.

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