Sentence Basics

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Sentences with the verb to be

Lesson 2

Sentences with expressions of place and time

Lesson 3

Building better vocabulary and sentences

Lesson 4

Building better vocabulary and sentences

1. ​Use descriptive adjectives and imageries to describe a place in English;

2. You may share your feelings (good or bad);

3. You may give recommendations on whether to visit the place or not;

4. If you have been to a place more than once, you can talk about the changes you noticed now and then as well as the best time to visit it.

​​Describing a location

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Interesting VS Boring	I visited an interesting place last month. It was a very boring place for vacation.
Bustling VS Deserted	This is a bustling city. So you would never feel bored. I didn’t enjoy my last vacation. It was like a deserted place.
Calm VS Noisy	I really enjoyed this tour. It was a calm and quiet place to relax. The place is a bit noisy. You may not find it comfortable.
Charming VS Disgusting	What a charming place it is! It was a disgusting place to stay.
Temperate VS Cold	The climate is temperate there. It was too cold there in Darjeeling.
Amiable VS Dangerous	People in this area are helpful and friendly. The whole city is amiable. My bag was hijacked there in the daytime. I found the city really dangerous to live in.
Economical VS Expensive	My previous stay at this hotel in Cox’bazar was economical. Life in this locality is a bit expensive compared to others.
Fascinating VS Dull	The countryside is too fascinating. Life will be dull there. I stayed for a year and left forever.
Intriguing VS Tedious	It is a very intriguing place. You would come again and again once you experience the variety of activities there. I am not interested in going there again. The place seemed tedious to me.
Modern VS Antiquated	The city has all the modern facilities. I really loved visiting the city. It is an antiquated city.
Peaceful VS Rough	I wish I could stay in that village for some more days. It was such a peaceful place. The place was too rough to stay for a long time.
Picturesque VS Unsightly	It was a beautiful town with a picturesque harbor. I wouldn’t say I liked the city. It was unsightly.
Fresh VS Polluted	I breathed in some fresh air there. I would love to go there with you again. The area was too polluted. The government should take good care of it.
Quiet VS Loud	To get a quiet place to write your next novel, go to the bungalow I have in the countryside. The place is too loud to relax.
Scenic VS Unattractive	I was mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the countryside. The place was unattractive. I couldn’t enjoy myself there.
Serene VS Turbulent	What a serene garden it is! I found the place turbulent, not serene, as you said.
Stimulating VS Uninspiring	The city is very stimulating. I don’t find comfort here. It is an uninspiring place for me to write poetry.
Stunning VS Ordinary	I was amazed by the stunning beauty of nature in Bangladesh. I think there is nothing to mention about the place. It’s an ordinary city.
Traditional VS Rare	It’s a traditional village. But still, you will love it, I guess. I think this is a rare type of orchard. You will hardly find such a place in the city.

​​Describing a location

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Intriguing VS Tedious	It is a very intriguing place. You would come again and again once you experience the variety of activities there. I am not interested in going there again. The place seemed tedious to me.
Modern VS Antiquated	The city has all the modern facilities. I really loved visiting the city. It is an antiquated city.
Peaceful VS Rough	I wish I could stay in that village for some more days. It was such a peaceful place. The place was too rough to stay for a long time.
Picturesque VS Unsightly	It was a beautiful town with a picturesque harbor. I wouldn’t say I liked the city. It was unsightly.
Fresh VS Polluted	I breathed in some fresh air there. I would love to go there with you again. The area was too polluted. The government should take good care of it.
Quiet VS Loud	To get a quiet place to write your next novel, go to the bungalow I have in the countryside. The place is too loud to relax.
Scenic VS Unattractive	I was mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the countryside. The place was unattractive. I couldn’t enjoy myself there.
Serene VS Turbulent	What a serene garden it is! I found the place turbulent, not serene, as you said.
Stimulating VS Uninspiring	The city is very stimulating. I don’t find comfort here. It is an uninspiring place for me to write poetry.
Stunning VS Ordinary	I was amazed by the stunning beauty of nature in Bangladesh. I think there is nothing to mention about the place. It’s an ordinary city.
Traditional VS Rare	It’s a traditional village. But still, you will love it, I guess. I think this is a rare type of orchard. You will hardly find such a place in the city.

​​Describing a location

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Serene VS Turbulent	What a serene garden it is! I found the place turbulent, not serene, as you said.
Stimulating VS Uninspiring	The city is very stimulating. I don’t find comfort here. It is an uninspiring place for me to write poetry.
Stunning VS Ordinary	I was amazed by the stunning beauty of nature in Bangladesh. I think there is nothing to mention about the place. It’s an ordinary city.
Traditional VS Rare	It’s a traditional village. But still, you will love it, I guess. I think this is a rare type of orchard. You will hardly find such a place in the city

Visual Imagery

​Example 1: I loved the green paddy fields beside the river. The boats of different designs, shapes, and colors made a mesmerizing picture. On a moonlit night, you can spend hours after hours sitting by the river’s shore, looking at the moon’s reflection on the water.

Example 2: The landscape with a snowy mountain and a sun setting behind it will let you forget all the problems of your life.

Auditory Imagery

​Example 1: in the bungalow, in the morning, you will wake up with birds chirping, while at night, you will go to sleep listening to the rhythmic sound of crickets.

Example 2: The sound of the waves will outdo all the other noises around the beach.

Writing about your feelings

Example 1: I felt relaxed for the whole vacation staying here. The place was really amiable.

Example 2: I didn’t enjoy the stay here at all. The place was unattractive and dull.

Writing about changes

Example 1: I visited my hometown last month after twelve years. In my childhood, there were so many playgrounds and open fields there. But now, most playgrounds are converted to parks, while mills and factories have occupied most open places.

Example 2: Though the city was dull a couple of years ago with no places to visit. Now the city is bustling with life with many shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries and department stores to visit.

Giving recommendations

Example 1: You must visit the longest natural seabeach in the world if you ever visit Bangladesh. This is a fantastic place to enjoy your vacation.

Example 2: Have you ever been to Sundarban? This is the most extensive mangrove forest in the world. I recommend you to visit this forest if you want to explore the true natural beauty.

While describing a place, you are expected to talk about every minute detail of the place. You can talk about anything associated with that place, such as the history, scenery, people, and facilities.