PERSONAL LIFE Konu Anlatımı

Konu anlatımı notları

1. When we describe how people look, we use specific verbs and adjectives to talk about their height, build, hair, and face.

   Key Structures

   • Using 'to be' (am/is/are): We use is or are with adjectives of height, build, and age.
     Example: Mert is tall and slim.
   • Using 'have got / has got': We use have got or has got to describe hair, eye color, and facial features.
     Example: She has got wavy brown hair and big hazel eyes.

   Useful Vocabulary

   • Height & Build: tall, short, of medium height, slim, athletic, plump
   • Hair: straight, curly, wavy, blond, dark, fair, short, long
   • Eyes & Face: brown, green, blue eyes; freckles, glasses, a cheerful smile

   To describe what someone is wearing, we typically use the Present Continuous tense with the verb wear.

   Sentence Pattern

   Subject + is / are + wearing + (adjective) + clothing item

   • Example 1: He is wearing a dark blue hoodie and grey trousers.
   • Example 2: Defne is wearing an oversized yellow jacket, blue jeans, and white trainers.

   Common Clothing Items

   • Everyday Clothes: T-shirt, jumper, shirt, sweatshirt, trousers, jeans, skirt, dress
   • Footwear & Accessories: trainers, boots, shoes, scarf, cap, belt, watch

   Personality adjectives describe what a person is like on the inside—their behavior, habits, and attitudes towards others.

   Sentence Pattern

   Subject + is / are + personality adjective + because / evidence

   • Example: Can is very generous; he always shares his stationery with his classmates.
   • Example: Zeynep is outgoing and cheerful; she loves making new friends and smiling.

   Common Personality Adjectives

   • Helpful: ready to give help to others
   • Honest: always tells the truth
   • Punctual: always arrives on time
   • Shy: nervous and quiet around new people
   • Hardworking: puts effort into lessons and tasks

   Read the model below to see how physical appearance, clothes, and personality come together in a verbal presentation:

   Model Spoken Presentation

   "Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about my best friend, Selim. Selim is thirteen years old. He is of medium height and has an athletic build. He has got short curly black hair and dark brown eyes. Today, he is wearing a red sportswear jacket, black trackpants, and white trainers. Selim is a very kind and hardworking boy. He always helps me with my English projects, and he is never late for our meetings. Everyone in our class likes him because he is honest and friendly."

   Speaking Frame for Your Turn

   1. Greeting & Name: Hello! This is my friend / classmate...
   2. Physical Appearance: He/She is (tall/slim) and has got (hair/eyes)...
   3. Current Clothes: Today, he/she is wearing...
   4. Personality & Reason: He/She is very (helpful/cheerful) because...