Describe Things in English | A1 English Lesson
A1 English Lesson: How to Describe Things in English
Knowing how to describe things in English is an important skill for everyday communication. Sometimes you don't know the English word for an object, or you need to explain what something looks like so another person can help you find it.
In this A1 English lesson, you'll learn how to describe things in English as Yuki describes different everyday objects. You'll learn useful English vocabulary for talking about an object's size, shape, color, and material. You'll also practice listening in English for beginners and learn simple expressions you can use when you don't know the name of something in English.
This lesson includes:
🎥 An A1 English Listening Video
📝 A Complete Transcript
📚 English Vocabulary for Describing Things
💬 A Speaking Practice Activity
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📝 Transcript 📝
Hi, I’m Yuki. Today, we’re going to practice describing objects.
First, this is my purse. It’s big and beige. It’s made of leather. Now, let’s see what is in my bag.
This is my lipstick. It’s small and red. It’s made of plastic.
This is my phone. It’s small, blue, and rectangular. It’s made of glass and metal.
This is my mirror. It’s small, round, and rectangular. It’s made of glass and metal.
These are my keys. They’re small and gray. They’re made of metal.
This is my wallet. It’s small, square, and brown. It’s made of leather.
Those are some of the objects in my purse.
💬 Now it's your turn!
What’s in your purse, backpack, or bag?
What color and shape are the objects?
What are they made of?
📚 Describing Objects Vocabulary List📚
Review these words and expressions to describe everyday objects in English. Learn how to talk about an object’s size, color, shape, and material so you can describe things in English with confidence.
👜 Objects
Purse · Lipstick · Phone · Mirror · Keys · Wallet
📏 Size & Shape
Big · Small · Round · Square · Rectangular · Triangular · Curved · Straight
🎨 Colors
Red · Blue · Green · Yellow · Orange · Pink · Purple · Black · White · Gray · Brown · Beige
🪵 Materials
Leather · Plastic · Glass · Metal · Wood
💬 A1 English Speaking Activity 💬
Instructions: Answer the questions with your own ideas.
1. Do you usually carry a purse, bag, or backpack? What does it look like?
I usually carry a __________________.
It is __________________.
It is made of __________________ .
2. What do you usually have in your bag?
I usually have a __________________ in my bag.
It is __________________
It is made of __________________ .
3. What else is in your bag?
There is a __________________ in my bag.
It is __________________
It is made of __________________ .
4. What other items are in your bag?
There are __________________ in my bag.
They are __________________.
They are made of __________________ .
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