Simple Speaking Formula — A1 Picture Description

 

Simple Speaking Formula — A1 Picture Description

Use this easy 7-step formula to describe almost any picture in an A1 spoken test.

1. 🖼️ Start — What is the picture?

This is a picture of + place/person/activity.

This is a picture of a park.
This is a picture of a family.

2. 👥 People — How many?

There is / There are + people.

There are four people in the picture.
There is a man in the picture.

3. 📍 Place — Where are they?

They are + place.

They are in a park.
They are in a living room.

4. 📦 Objects — What is there?

There is + one thing.
There are + two or more things.

There is a table in the room.
There are some chairs in the room.

5. 🏃 Actions — What are they doing?

The man/woman/child is + verb-ing.
They are + verb-ing.

The boy is riding a bicycle.
The girls are sitting on a bench.
Some people are walking.

6. 🌳 More Details — What else is there?

There is... / There are...

There is a small pond in the park.
There are many trees and flowers.
There are some birds in the trees.

7. 😊 Finish — Give your opinion

The picture looks + adjective.

The picture looks beautiful.
Everyone looks happy.
The place looks clean and peaceful.

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⭐ Complete A1 Formula

This is a picture of ______.
There are ______ people in the picture.
They are in/at ______.
There is ______.
There are ______.
The man is ______.
The woman is ______.
The children are ______.
There is ______.
There are ______.
Everyone looks ______.
Overall, the picture is ______.

Example: A Park

1. This is a picture of a beautiful park.
2. There are many people in the park.
3. They are enjoying their time.
4. There is a small pond in the park.
5. There are many trees and flowers.
6. A boy is riding a bicycle.
7. Two girls are sitting on a bench.
8. Some children are playing on the grass.
9. Some people are walking.
10. There are many beautiful flowers.
11. The weather is sunny and pleasant.
12. Everyone looks happy.
13. Overall, the picture is beautiful.