Summary of English Vocabulary: Describing People

## Introduction This lesson covers common vocabulary and expressions used to describe people's physical appearance, focusing on hair, eyes, facial features, and expressions. You'll find clear definitions, useful example sentences in English, and comparisons to help you remember words and describe people confidently. > **Definition:** Physical appearance vocabulary = words and phrases used to describe visible traits such as hair, eyes, facial features, and expressions. ## Hair: basic words and descriptions Break hair vocabulary into types (length, color, texture) and useful verbs. ### Length - long — long hair - short — short hair > **Definition:** Length describes how long the hair is from the scalp to the ends. Examples: - The woman has long blond hair. - He has short dark hair. ### Color - black - blond - brown - dark (used as an adjective: dark hair) > **Definition:** Color words identify the hair pigment or shade. ### Texture / Shape - straight — hair that falls without waves - wavy — hair with gentle waves - curly — hair with tight or loose curls > **Definition:** Texture describes the shape and movement of hair strands. Table: hair comparisons | Aspect | Words | Example sentence | |---|---:|---| | Length | long, short | She has long blond hair. | | Color | black, blond, brown, dark | He has dark brown hair. | | Texture | straight, wavy, curly | Her hair is curly. | Did you know that hair is made mostly of a protein called keratin and its color comes from pigments called melanin? ## Baldness and no hair - bald — without hair - He has no hair. / He is bald. > **Definition:** Bald describes someone who has lost most or all hair on their head. Example: - He is bald. ## Eyes: basic words and phrases - eyes (plural) - common colors: blue, brown > **Definition:** Eye color words describe the color of the iris. Examples: - He has blue eyes. - She has brown eyes. Table: simple eye descriptions | Feature | Words | Example | |---|---:|---| | Color | blue, brown | He has blue eyes. | ## Describing attractiveness and appearance - ugly — unattractive in appearance - not very pretty / not very attractive — polite ways to suggest someone is not attractive > **Definition:** These words express how pleasing or unattractive someone’s looks are; use them carefully because they can be rude. Examples: - She's not very pretty. - He's ugly. Did you know that perceptions of attractiveness vary widely across cultures and can change over time? ## Facial expressions and actions - to smile — to make a happy expression with your mouth - The woman is smiling. - They are smiling. They are happy. They are having a good time. > **Definition:** A smile is a facial expression indicating happiness, friendliness, or amusement. Practical example: - She's sitting in the garden, relaxing, smiling. ## Useful verbs and short phrases - has / has got / 's got — used to say possession (e.g., He has got short hair.) - to have a good time — to enjoy oneself > **Definition:** Use "has" or "has got" to state what a person possesses, like hair or eyes. ## Quick practice: Build sentences 1. Describe hair: "He has short black hair." 2. Describe eyes: "She has blue eyes." 3. Describe expression: "They are smiling and having a good time."