Here are some sample phrases and expressions for describing a picture.

See also: Free-English-Study: Describing a Picture

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What do you see in the picture?

There is a
There's a

There are some
There're some


Is there a . . . ?

Are there (some) . . . ?

Locations

On the right/left Near the window

By the door In the box

On the chair Under the table

Actions

The man is _______ ing

The woman is __________ing

Clothing

What is the man/woman wearing?


She/He is wearing a



some

Opinions

What do you think

I think

Tell a Story

Yesterday, Ms. Jones . . .

Use PAST tense




For Conversation practice:

Situations: Describing a Picture


For an example in context, see Writing: Describing action in progress

See also: Grammar: There is/are
Grammar: Present Progressive Tense
Textbook: New Interchange Intro, Chapter 7