C1-C2 Adjectives for describing eyes and hair
Category: Vocabulary
C1-C2 Adjectives for describing voices
C1-C2 Adjectives for describing bodies
” I fear those grey, old men of Mocca’s Park,” Wrote Francis Kilvert, the Victorian diarist. “Those grey, gnarled, low-browed, knock-kneed, bowed, bent, huge, strange, long-armed, deformed, hunch-backed, misshapen oak men that stand waiting and watching century after century.”
When it comes to describing something or somebody, it is very usual to notice that a student is not using a wide variety of language. All too often, one constantly hears things like “nice, cool, tall, pretty and beautiful” even in the highest levels. This is normal, as a student usually focuses more on other aspects of the language such as syntax and choosing the right verb pattern. However, even when a message has been put forward efficiently and accurately, if the student failed to produce a juicy selection of collocations, adjectives, verbs and even some odd idiom, they won’t get far concerning grades.
In this activity, you can find and practise some adjectives related to weight, shape and muscles. You’ll also have a couple of tips related to adjectives that are used disapprovingly.
C1/C2 Negative adjectives for homes and buildings
C1/C2 Adjectives referring to cleanliness
A1 Asking and answering about the weather present simple
Here are some activities to help you practise vocabulary and structures for speaking about the weather. The first button is for basic vocabulary.
The button below is for basic adjectives like sunny, windy, etc.
The button below is for asking and answering questions for the weather using the present simple.
B2/C1/C2 Adjectives for describing films and books
C1/C2 Expressions using ‘brain, mind, head and wits
C1/C2 Expressions with ‘worm’
C1/C2 Vocabulary quiz for astronomy and the universe
