Want to speak better English? In this lesson, Emma describes her big family to help you learn how to talk about people. Practice describing appearance (hair, eyes, height), personality (kind, funny, shy), age, and family roles (mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, cousins…).
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✅ What You Will Learn: Family vocabulary How to describe people’s looks and clothes How to talk about personality Simple sentence structure for everyday English
🎧 Great for: ✔️ English listening practice ✔️ English speaking practice ✔️ ESL learners at A2 level ✔️ Daily English vocabulary
This lesson from English Phrases Hub teaches beginner and intermediate learners how to describe people's physical appearance, clothing, and personalities. Using the speaker's own large family as a practical example, the video demonstrates how to use simple English sentences to introduce family members and friends effectively.
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Hello my friends, welcome back to English Phrases Hub.
Today we're going to learn something very useful in English, how to describe people.
This skill is important because you can use it when you introduce your family, when you
talk about friends or classmates, or even when you tell a story.
To practice, I'll describe each person in my big family, one by one.
We'll use simple words and clear sentences.
This lesson is perfect for beginner and intermediate learners.
So are you ready to meet my family and learn English at the same time?
Let's get started.
Let's start with my parents.
I love them very much.
They are kind, funny, and always help me when I need something.
First, my mom.
Her name is Sarah.
She is 45 years old.
She is not very tall.
She is medium height.
She has short, curly brown hair and big green eyes.
She often wears glasses when she reads or watches TV.
She likes to wear colorful clothes.
Her favorite color is blue, so she often wears blue shirts, dresses, and scarves.
Sometimes she wears earrings and she always smells like flowers because she loves perfume.
My mom is very friendly and kind.
She loves to talk to people, especially our neighbors.
She always smiles and gives great advice.
She is also a great cook.
Her food is delicious.
My favorite dish is her homemade pasta.
When I am sad or tired, she always makes me feel better.
She is a very good listener and never gets bored of my stories.
She also loves gardening.
On weekends, she spends time planting flowers in our small garden.
Now, let's talk about my dad.
His name is Tom.
He is 47 years old.
He is tall and strong.
He has short, black hair and brown eyes.
He has a small beard and wears a watch every day.
He usually wears jeans and a t-shirt.
On weekends, he wears a cap when we go outside or play in the park.
He likes simple and comfortable clothes.
My dad is quiet but very smart.
He works a lot at his job, but he always finds time for us.
He helps me with my homework, especially math and science.
He is patient and calm.
He doesn't get angry easily, and he always listens before speaking.
I love watching movies with him because he laughs at the funny parts, just like me.
He also likes reading books and drinking coffee in the morning.
Sometimes we go on walks together and talk about life.
My parents have been married for 20 years.
They support each other and make a great team.
On Sundays, we eat breakfast together and talk about our week.
It's one of my favorite moments.
Sometimes we go for a drive or visit my grandparents.
My parents love spending time with the family.
Now, let's talk about my siblings.
I have two siblings, a younger brother and an older sister.
They are very different.
But I love them both so much.
First, my sister.
Her name is Lily.
She is 20 years old.
She is tall and slim.
She has long, straight black hair and brown eyes.
She wears glasses, just like my mom.
Lily likes to wear jeans and sweaters.
Her style is simple but cool.
She often wears sneakers and carries a backpack with her books.
Sometimes, when it's sunny, she wears a hat.
She likes soft colors like white, gray, and light blue.
Lily is very smart and confident.
She studies at university and wants to be a doctor.
She loves reading and is very good at science.
Her favorite subject is biology.
She also plays the piano.
She practices every day and her music sounds beautiful.
Lily is very kind to me.
She helps me with my English homework and always listens when I have a problem.
Sometimes, she can be a little bossy.
But that's because she is the oldest.
She always tries to protect us and give advice.
Now, my brother.
His name is Max.
He is 12 years old.
He is shorter than me, but he is growing fast.
He has short, light brown hair and bright blue eyes.
He usually wears shorts and t-shirts, even when it's a little cold.
He loves video games and cartoons, so his shirts often have superheroes or funny characters on them.
He also likes to wear colorful socks, some with bananas, some with dinosaurs,
and sometimes even with rockets.
Max is very funny and energetic.
He always makes me laugh.
He tells silly jokes and dances in the living room.
He is very friendly and talks to everyone, even strangers in the park.
Sometimes, he is noisy.
But he is also very sweet.
He likes to play soccer and ride his bike in the park.
He is fast and loves to race with his friends.
Max doesn't like doing homework, but he tries his best.
Sometimes, I help him with his reading or spelling.
He also likes animals and dreams of having a pet dog.
I really enjoy spending time with my siblings.
On weekends, we watch movies together or play board games.
We also play outside or help our mom with the shopping.
Sometimes, we argue, like all brothers and sisters do, but we always say sorry and make up quickly.
We care about each other a lot, and we always try to help each other.
Now let me tell you about my grandparents.
I have four grandparents, two grandmothers, and two grandfathers.
I love them all very much.
They are very special to me.
Let's start with my mom's parents.
My grandmother's name is Margaret, but we call her Grandma Maggie.
She is 70 years old.
She is short and has curly gray hair.
Her eyes are blue, and she wears small round glasses.
She usually wears long skirts and sweaters.
She likes wearing warm colors like red and orange.
In the winter, she wears a big scarf and warm boots.
Grandma Maggie is very sweet and gentle.
She loves to bake cookies, cakes, and pies.
Her house always smells nice because she is baking something delicious.
She always gives us something tasty when we visit.
She is also very patient.
She reads stories, knits scarves, and loves helping us with schoolwork.
Now her husband, my grandfather, his name is George, but we call him Grandpa.
He is 73 years old.
He is tall and thin.
He has white hair and wears a brown hat when he goes outside.
He usually wears trousers and button-up shirts.
On Sundays, he wears a vest and walks with us in the park.
Grandpa is quiet but very kind.
He tells great stories about when he was young.
He used to be a teacher, so he knows a lot of interesting facts.
He enjoys reading, fixing things, and feeding the birds.
Now let's talk about my dad's parents.
My other grandmother's name is Helen.
She is 68 years old.
She is medium height and has short white hair.
She wears glasses and likes to wear dresses with flowers.
Her favorite color is purple.
She always wears a necklace and smells like fresh soap.
Grandma Helen is very active.
She likes to go walking and play cards with her friends.
She laughs a lot and loves telling funny stories.
She used to work as a nurse, so she always takes care of everyone.
She brings us fruit and small gifts when she visits.
Now my other grandfather.
His name is Frank.
He is 72 years old.
He is strong and has gray hair and brown eyes.
He wears jeans and sweaters most days.
He likes to wear his favorite green cap and brown shoes.
Grandpa Frank is funny and very loud.
He sings songs, makes jokes, and always makes everyone laugh.
He loves fishing and takes my brother and me on trips to the lake.
He is very good at fixing things and built a tree house in our garden.
So that's all my grandparents.
Now let's talk about my extended family.
That means my aunts, uncles, and cousins.
I have a big family, so there are many people to tell you about.
Let's start with my dad's sister, my aunt.
Her name is Anna.
She is 42 years old.
She is medium height and has short red hair.
She wears glasses and loves fashion.
She always wears beautiful clothes like dresses, scarves, and big earrings.
She likes colorful things and wears bright lipstick.
Aunt Anna is very funny and full of energy.
She talks a lot and tells great stories.
She works as a teacher and loves children.
Every time she visits, she brings us small gifts and tells us jokes.
She also loves dancing and sings loudly in the car.
Her husband is my uncle.
His name is David.
He is tall and has a shaved head.
He has green eyes and wears jeans and sneakers.
He is quiet but very friendly.
He likes sports and always talks about football.
He watches games on TV and sometimes takes us to the stadium.
Now let's talk about their children, my cousins.
They have two kids, Mia and Ben.
Mia is 14 years old.
She has long brown hair and wears a ponytail.
She likes wearing jeans and hoodies.
She is shy at first but very kind once you talk to her.
She loves drawing and is very good at art.
Ben is 10 years old.
He is short and has messy blonde hair.
He wears t-shirts with cartoon characters and funny shoes.
He loves running, jumping, and climbing trees.
He is loud, active, and always playing games on his tablet.
We see them on holidays and special weekends.
We have barbecues, go to the beach, and play board games.
I love spending time with my cousins.
They are like my best friends.
Wow, that was a lot of people.
You met my parents, my siblings, my grandparents, my aunts, uncles, and cousins.
I told you about their appearance, their clothes, and their personalities.
Now it's your turn.
Try to describe your own family or your best friend in English.
Use simple sentences just like we did together.
Remember, you can always watch this video again and practice by repeating after me.
The more you practice, the easier it will be to describe people in English.
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