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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • APPEARANCE & DESCRIPTION

Describing People: What Makes Them Stand Out?

In this lesson, you will learn how to describe someone's appearance using simple language. You will practice words like scar, tattoo, birthmark, and earring. You will also read a story about meeting a celebrity and talk about what makes people memorable.

Describing People: What Makes Them Stand Out?
💬 Warm-up
1 Do you know anyone with a tattoo or a birthmark? What does it look like?
2 When you meet someone new, what do you notice first about how they look?
3 What does 'well-dressed' mean to you? Can you describe someone who is well-dressed?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple and 'have got' to describe appearance.
  • Identify and use 6 new vocabulary words: scar, tattoo, birthmark, earring, well-dressed, casual.
  • Describe a celebrity's unique features in writing.
  • Record a 45-second talk describing a celebrity sighting without saying the name.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
scar
"She has a small scar on her chin from a fall."
A mark left on the skin after a cut or injury heals.
2.
tattoo
"My uncle has a tattoo of a dragon on his arm."
A permanent picture or design on the skin.
3.
birthmark
"He was born with a birthmark shaped like a star on his cheek."
A colored spot on the skin that you have from birth.
4.
earring
"She wears a silver earring only in her right ear."
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
5.
well-dressed
"My history teacher is always well-dressed in a suit and tie."
Wearing nice, stylish clothes that fit well.
6.
casual
"On weekends I prefer casual clothes like jeans and a T-shirt."
Relaxed and informal style.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
scar
A mark left on the skin after a cut or injury heals.
tattoo
A permanent picture or design on the skin.
birthmark
A colored spot on the skin that you have from birth.
earring
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
well-dressed
Wearing nice, stylish clothes that fit well.
casual
Relaxed and informal style.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. After the accident, he still has a small scar on his left eyebrow.
2. We are going to a barbecue, so I will wear something casual like shorts and a polo shirt.
3. She loves art, so she got a colorful tattoo on her shoulder last year.
4. For the job interview, she looked very well-dressed in a blazer and skirt.
5. He always wears a gold earring in his left ear when he goes out.
6. My baby cousin has a round birthmark on the back of her neck.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. After the accident, he still has a small scar on his left eyebrow.
2. We are going to a barbecue, so I will wear something casual like shorts and a polo shirt.
3. She loves art, so she got a colorful tattoo on her shoulder last year.
4. For the job interview, she looked very well-dressed in a blazer and skirt.
5. He always wears a gold earring in his left ear when he goes out.
6. My baby cousin has a round birthmark on the back of her neck.

📖 Reading

A Surprising Encounter

Last weekend, I went to a coffee shop downtown. I was wearing a casual T-shirt and jeans. I ordered my usual latte and sat by the window. Then a man walked in. He was tall, with short brown hair and a confident walk. He had a small scar above his right eyebrow, and I noticed a colorful tattoo peeking out from under his sleeve. I thought, 'He looks familiar.'

Suddenly, I realized it was the actor from my favorite action movie! He was not wearing anything fancy – just a casual hoodie and sneakers. But he had a unique look. I also saw a small birthmark shaped like a triangle near his left ear. He ordered coffee and smiled at me. I smiled back but did not say anything. I just watched him. He had an earring on his left ear, a simple silver ring. He was well-dressed in a relaxed way. It was a cool experience. Now I can say I saw a celebrity in real life!

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where did the writer see the famous person?
The writer saw the famous person in a coffee shop downtown.
2.
What did the writer notice on the actor's face?
The writer noticed a small scar above the actor's right eyebrow.
3.
What kind of clothes did the actor wear?
The actor wore a casual hoodie and sneakers.
4.
What unique feature did the actor have near his ear?
He had a small birthmark shaped like a triangle near his left ear.
5.
Did the writer talk to the actor?
No, the writer did not say anything, just smiled and watched.

🎧 Listening Practice

A Memorable Person

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where was Marisol when she saw the woman?
She was waiting for the bus.
2.
What color was the woman's hair?
Her hair was curly and red.
3.
What unique feature did the woman have on her arm?
She had a large, colorful tattoo that looked like a flower garden.
4.
What did the woman have on her ears?
She had three small earrings in one ear.
5.
What does Marisol think the woman might be?
She thinks the woman might be an artist or a musician.

🗣️ Pair Work

Celebrity Look: Standout Features

"Think of a famous person you like or find interesting. Describe their appearance using the vocabulary and grammar from this lesson. Include details like their hair, clothes, and any unique features (scars, tattoos, birthmarks, earrings). Say what makes them stand out from others."

👉 Choose a celebrity (actor, singer, athlete, etc.).

👉 Note their hair color, eye color, height, and build.

👉 Use 'have got' to describe unique features. Example: 'She has got a tattoo on her arm.'

👉 Mention their style: are they well-dressed or casual?

👉 Practice saying your description out loud for 30-45 seconds.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: scar tattoo birthmark earring well-dressed casual
✍️ WRITING

Celebrity Look: What Makes Them Unique?

Write 80-100 words describing a famous person's appearance. Explain what makes them stand out from other people. Use vocabulary words and 'have got' to describe their unique features.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write at least 80 words.
  • Include 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Use present simple and 'have got' at least twice.
  • Organize with an introduction, body, and closing sentence.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Celebrity Sighting!

Record a 45-second voice note describing a celebrity you saw in public. Imagine you were at a café, a park, or a shopping mall. Describe their height, hair, style, and at least one unique feature (scar, tattoo, birthmark, earring, or clothing).

✅ Checklist:
  • Record for 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Describe at least one unique feature.
  • Speak at a natural pace with clear pronunciation.
Helpful Phrases
  • I was at the mall when I saw someone who looked like...
  • This person has got...
  • One thing that really stood out was...
  • They were wearing...
  • My friends didn't believe me, but I'm sure it was...
  • Can you guess who it is?