How to describe a picture

HOW TO DESCRIBE A PICTURE. 

1st. Focus on the main part of the picture at the beginning.

Look at this picture. What can you see? This is a picture of a group of people canyoning. 

2nd . Describe as much as you can. 

In the middle of the photo, there is a young woman. She’s about ... years old. She’s got long fair hair. She’s wearing … 

Useful language: 

This picture shows...

There is / there are ...

I can see...

In the foreground / in the background 

On the right / on the left 

3rd . Try to use your imagination to make assumptions. 

For example: The woman could be on holiday after a hard week at work. Maybe her brother has a Extreme Sport business ...or maybe she just enjoys taking risk for fun. She might be with two close friends. Maybe they are spending the weekend in a rural house in the mountains and they are trying new experiences that give them a thrill and make them forget about the stress of the daily routine.

 Useful language:  I think... Maybe / Perhaps...

 Modal verbs of deduction: she must / can’t / might be … 

She looks…(happy.)/ She looks like … (my little sister). 

4th. You can also use personal stories Use your stories and examples from your life to speak more. People are much more comfortable talking about their experiences.

It is best to think about the WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY HOW of each picture. Think about the subject, environment, time of day, weather, location, culture...this will give you ideas to keep you talking.