Speaking P2: People

Speaking part 2

People

People
Places
Activities
Events
Things

Speaking P2 topics

What are the similarities of these questions?

1. Describe a friend that you feel proud of

2. Describe a person who likes to travel by plane

3. Describe someone you know who spends their free time helping others

1. Intro (who, how you know them)

2. Personality & Appearance

3. Narrating the event/memory

4. Expressing feelings

PEOPLE - GUIDELINE

INTRO

WHO THEY ARE

• I'd like to talk about a NOUN of mine who + V

• A was a former a NOUN of mine who + V

• A is one of the most ADJ people I know

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine who I genuinely/greatly admire.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, who + V

WHO - Example

• I'd like to talk about a NOUN of mine who + V

• A was a former a NOUN of mine who + V

• A is one of the most ADJ people I know

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine who I genuinely/greatly admire.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, who + V

Describe a person who has been an important influence in your life.

You should say:

• who this person is and how long you have known him or her

• why you chose this person

• how this person has influenced your life

  and explain how you feel about him or her.

WHO - Example

• I'd like to talk about a NOUN of mine who + V

• A was a former a NOUN of mine who + V

• A is one of the most ADJ people I know

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine who I genuinely/greatly admire.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, who + V

Describe a friend that you feel proud of
You should say:

- who this friend is

- how you know this person

- how often you two meet

and explain why you are proud of that person.

WHO - Example

• I'd like to talk about a NOUN of mine who + V

• A was a former a NOUN of mine who + V

• A is one of the most ADJ people I know

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine who I genuinely/greatly admire.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, who + V

Describe a person who likes to travel by plane
You should say

- who this person is

- how do you know this person

- where this person travels to

and explain why this person likes to travel by plane

WHO - Example

• I'd like to talk about a NOUN of mine who + V

• A was a former a NOUN of mine who + V

• A is one of the most ADJ people I know

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine who I genuinely/greatly admire.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, who + V

Describe someone you know who spends their free time helping others
You should say

- who the person is

- how you know him/her

- what he/she does to help people

and explain how you feel about this person.

• Diligent

• Ambitious

• Supportive

• Reliable

• Kind-hearted

• Motivated

• Determined

• Thoughtful

• Charismatic

• Talented

Proud

• Adventurous

• Occupied

• Well-traveled

• Resilient

• Travel-enthusiast

Travel

• Compassionate

• Empathetic

• Caring

• Selfless

• Generous

• Altruistic

• Philanthropic

• Supportive

• Involved

• Inspirational

Help

A is one of the most ADJ people I know

Describe a friend that you feel proud of

• "I'd like to talk about a friend of mine who truly fills me with pride."

• "One friend who immediately comes to mind when I think of someone I feel a great sense of pride is..."

• "The person I would like to describe today is a close friend of mine who I genuinely look up to."

Describe a person who travels a lot by plane for work purposes

• I'm going to talk about an individual I know who frequently takes flights due to work commitments.

• The person I have in mind when it comes to frequent air travel for work purposes is...

• I'd like to share my thoughts on someone I'm acquainted with, whose job requires them to travel extensively by plane.

Describe someone you know who spends their free time helping others

• I'd like to discuss an individual I know who selflessly dedicates their free time to helping others.

• The person I want to talk about is someone I greatly admire for their commitment to helping others during their leisure time.

• There is someone in my life who stands out as an exceptional individual when it comes to utilizing their free time for the benefit of others.

HOW YOU KNOW THEM

KNOW SOMEONE FOR SO LONG

• If my memory serves me right, I first met A TIME ago at SOMEWHERE.

• I've known A for donkey's years

• We go back a long time.

• I have a vivid memory of A, who I have known for donkey's years that I'd like to share with you.

INTRO (WHO + HOW)

• A was a former a NOUN of mine, whom I first met A TIME ago.

• The person I want to describe today is a NOUN of mine, whom I've known for donkey's years

• The person I have in mind when it comes to ACTIVITIES is A. And you know, we go back a really long time.

• I have a vivid memory of A, who I have known for donkey's years that I'd like to share with you.

PERSONALITY
& APPEARANCE

APPEARANCE - GENERAL

• I was so impressed because of his/her striking appearance

• I was truly amazed by his/her captivating appearance.

• I couldn't help but notice his/her remarkable looks.

• I was taken aback by his/her minimal but stunning appearance.

• I was in awe of his/her breathtaking beauty.

• His/her appearance left a lasting impression on me.

APPEARANCE - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• He/She + to be + Adj with a/an Adj build, has Adj hair, and Adj eyes

  • Example: She is tall with a slender build, has dark brown hair, and captivating brown eyes.

• He/She has a/an Adj facial structure.

  • He has a distinctive facial structure.

• His/Her smile is radiant and infectious

• He/She has a strong and athletic physique

• His/her voice is melodious and soothing to the ears.

• His/Her skin has a flawless complexion and a healthy glow.

APPEARANCE - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• His/Her hair is beautifully styled and well-maintained.

• His/her eyes are enchanting and full of life.

• He/She possesses an elegant posture and graceful demeanor.

• His/Her hands are delicate and finely manicured.

PERSONALITY

• A is a real extrovert (NOUN)

• A is pretty gregarious (adv + adj)

• A is a little withdrawn (adj)

Note: Substitute adv with pretty, fairly, rather, somewhat, extremely

• Outgoing and approachable

• Warm and welcoming

• Social butterfly

• Good-natured and amiable

• Well-liked and affable

Friendly and Sociable

• Brilliant

• Wise

• Sharp-minded

• Intellectual

• Discerning

• Educated

• Proficient

• Well-read

• Down-to-earth

Intelligent and Knowledgeable

• Kind-hearted and caring

• Empathetic and understanding

• Generous and considerate

• Sympathetic and supportive

• Tender-hearted and nurturing

Compassionate and Empathetic

POSITIVE TRAITS

• Egotistical and conceited

• Narcissistic and self-absorbed

• Superiority complex

• Self-important and haughty

• Overly confident and boastful
  

Arrogant and Self-centered

• Moody and unpredictable

• Quick-tempered and irritable

• Volatile and easily provoked

• Prone to mood swings

Moody

• Lazy and indolent

• Procrastinating and unmotivated

• Lacking initiative or drive

• Apathetic and idle

• Inclined to avoid work or effort

Lazy and Procrastinating

NEGATIVE TRAITS

PERSONALITY STRUCTURE

• [Person's name] has always been [adjective] and [adjective].

• What I love about [person's name] is their [characteristic/quality].

• [Person's name] is known for their [adjective] and [adjective] nature.

• Everyone around him/her agrees that S + tobe + [adjective]. Besides, another special thing about him/her is that S + tobe + [adjective].

Open Ended

2. Describe a friend that you feel proud of

3. - who this friend is

4. - how you know this person

5. - how often you two meet

6. and explain why you are proud of that person.

E.g.
I'd like to talk about a long-standing friendship with a friend of mine- Theo, who truly fills me with a sense of pride. Theo and I go back a long time and our families have been friends since forever. What I love about him is his charismatic and resilient nature, which I believe is the fundamental factor that carves out my admiration for him.

Describe a friend that you feel proud of

SETTING THE SCENE

NARRATING THE EVENT/MEMORY

SCENE SETTING

• It was [time of day] on [specific date] when [person's name] and I...

• We were in [location/place], and [person's name] and I were...

• Back in [year], [person's name] and I found ourselves...

SCENE SETTING

• As we embarked on the adventure, [person's name] displayed their [positive trait] in SITUATION

• I remember [person's name] being [emotion/feeling] as we faced SOMETHING

• Together, [person's name] and I encountered [event/obstacle] and overcame it by V_ing

• We’ve had so many unforgettable memories together, but to tell you about one, it would have to be

Open Ended

2. Describe a friend that you feel proud of

3. - who this friend is

4. - how you know this person

5. - how often you two meet

6. and explain why you are proud of that person.

E.g.
If my memory serves me right, Theo has always been the leader of our friend circle as he was that friend who initiated anything we did and took responsibility if things went wrong. What was so special about him was that he was able to continuously convince us into being his friends in crime thanks to his captivating charisma.

Describe a friend that you feel proud of

When we got into college together, Theo wanted to start a business of our own, selling customized T-shirts. As we embarked on the adventure, Theo further displayed his traits in leadership and resilience as it was challenging and off-putting for university students to build their business.

In restropect, Theo and I encountered countless failures building our own so-called "empire"...

Describe a friend that you feel proud of

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS

EMOTION

• I was amazed at how [person's name] handled the situation with [emotion/quality].

• [Person's name] evokes a feeling of pride and admiration within me.

• [Person's name] makes me beam with pride and joy.

• We couldn't stop laughing when [person's name] did/said...

• I was deeply touched by [person's name]'s [gesture/action] during that moment.

• X is the person I hold in high regard simply because

CONCLUSION

APPRECIATION AND FUTURE INTENTIONS

• That memory/story with [person's name] will always hold a special place in my heart.

• It's moments like these that remind me of the incredible bond I have with [person's name].

• I'm grateful to have shared such cherished memories with [person's name]

Open Ended

2. Describe a friend that you feel proud of

3. - who this friend is

4. - how you know this person

5. - how often you two meet

6. and explain why you are proud of that person.