Understanding Descriptive Terms and Concepts

This video tutorial by Andrew from Crown Academy of English teaches how to describe physical appearance in English. It covers vocabulary for describing age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial hair, distinguishing features, and clothing styles. The lesson emphasizes polite language and provides examples for each category. The video concludes with an exercise to practice describing people using the learned vocabulary.

What age range does the term 'teenager' refer to?

• 13 to 19 years

• 10 to 15 years

• 15 to 20 years

• 12 to 18 years

How is height commonly measured in the UK and USA?

• Feet and inches

• Meters and centimeters

• Yards and feet

• Inches and meters

Which term is considered more polite when describing someone slightly larger than average?

• Fat

• Obese

• Overweight

• Chubby

What term is used to describe someone with a lot of muscles?

• Skinny

• Slim

• Plump

• Muscular

What skin tone is often associated with people from Mediterranean countries?

• Light

• Pale

• Olive

• Dark

What is the term for small spots on the skin, often seen on the face?

• Wrinkles

• Scars

• Moles

• Freckles

What is the term for hair that reaches the shoulders?

• Short hair

• Medium hair

• Long hair

• Shoulder-length hair

What is a 'goatee'?

• A clean-shaven look

• A full beard

• A beard around the mouth

• A mustache

What does it mean if someone is 'formally dressed'?

• Wearing pajamas

• Wearing sportswear

• Wearing a suit and tie

• Wearing casual clothes

What should you do if you're unsure about someone's appearance?

• Watch the video again

• Ask them directly

• Ignore it

• Guess randomly