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Describing pictures in English

1. Introduction

• The photo/picture shows ...
• It was taken by/in ...
• It's a black-and-white/coloured photo.

2. What is where?

• In the foreground/background you can see ...
• In the foreground/background there is ...
• In the middle/centre there are ...
• At the top/At the bottom there is ...
• On the left/right there are ...
• Behind/In front of ... you can see ...
• Between ... there is ...

3. Who is doing what?

Here you decribe the persons in the picture or you say what is happening just now. Use the Present Progressive.

4. What I think about the picture

• It seems as if ...
• The lady seems to ...
• Maybe ...
• I think ...
• ... might be a symbol of ...
• The atmosphere is peaceful/depressing ...
• I (don't) like the picture because ...
• It makes me think of ...

USEFUL PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS

BOX 1: How to describe a Picture(ako opísať obrázok)

In this picture , there is a ... I can see a/some ...

In the top right/left corner, there is a/there are some ...

At the bottom of the picture there is a/there are some ...

In the middle there is a/there are some ...

Both pictures shows ...

BOX 2: How to describe a strange object (ako opísať neznámy predmet)

It’s a thing/stuff/something ...

It looks like...

It reminds me of...

It’s a kind of ... sort of...

This object looks strange.

I have never seen anything like this before.

BOX 3: How to describe a place (ako opísať miesto)

It’s famous for...

It’s one of the most famous/beautiful ... in...

It is situated in the south/north/west/east

It is situated on the river...

It is known as...

You should definitely visit...

...is worth seeing...

...is worth a visit.

 

BOX 4: How to compare (ako porovnávať)

alike,like, similar to, just as, the same as, more or less the same as, identical, equivalent, likewise, comparable to

They are almost identical/almost the same/more or less the same...

In the first picture... while in the other one...

The... in the first picture shows ... whereas the... in the second picture shows...

BOX 5: How to contrast (ako vyjadriť rozdiely)

Unlike, different, in contrast, whereas, is different from, slightly/completely different from, on the other hand, conversely, but, more than, less than, worse than, better than

These two pictures differ a bit/quite a lot because...

The biggest difference between these pictures is...

There are few differences between...

BOX 6: How to talk about advantages and disadvantages

(ako hovoriť o výhodách a nevýhodách)

There are few advantages of...

The first advantage is that...

I can see another advantage in that...

Besides this...

I can see more advantages than disadvantages...

BOX 7: How to express opinion (ako vyjadriť názor)

I think/believe/feel..

I’m quite/fairly certain that...

I am pretty sure that...

In my opinion/view..

I imagine/suppose/reckon...

As I see it.../As far as I can see...

It appears to me/seems to me...

It’s quite obvious that...

Some people might think...

According to some people..

BOX 8: How to agree with an opinion (ako súhlasiť s názorom)

I agree (completely/entirely).

Exactly. Absolutely. Definitely.

That’s right/true. Fair enough.

I suppose so. I think so.

I couldn’t agree more.

That’s exactly what I think.

That’s what I was going to say.

That’s a good point.

BOX 9: How to disagree with an opinion (ako nesúhlasiť s názorom)

Yes, but...

That’s true but...

I agree with you, but...

That’s a good idea, but...

You’re right, but...

I see/take your point, but...

Well, you have a point there, but...

I see what you mean, but...

To a certain extent yes, but...

I can see why you say that, but...

In most cases you would be right, but...

Forgive me if I’m wrong, but...

Yes, but it has to do more with...

I agree in theory, but...

I don’t think so.

That’s one way at looking at it.

Personally, I’m more inclined to agree with...

I’m sorry, but I really can’t agree.

I’m not really sure.

BOX 10: How to give reasons, arguments and examples (ako uviesť dôvody a príklady, ako argumentovať)

Firstly.../Secondly...

The first reason is...

To start with...

And on the top of that...

For one thing...

And for another...

For example...

For instance...

Let’s see an example.

BOX 11: How to start an informal conversation (ako začať spoločenskú konverzáciu)

Hi, Tim, is that you?

I haven’t seen you for a long time.

Tim, how have you been?

Tim, you look great!

It’s been a while, hasn’t it?

So, how are you enjoying the party?

Hell, you must be Sonia’s brother.

BOX 12: How to start a formal conversation with strangers

(ako začať spoločenskú konverzáciu s neznámymi ľuďmi)

Are you here for business or pleasure?

Don’t you happen to know what time it is?

Hello, are you enjoying the party?

Excuse me, is this seat taken?

Hi. I haven’t heard that you come from England. Do you?

Is this your first visit to Slovakia?

The weather is awful, isn’t it?

I’m sorry to trouble you, but haven’t we met before?

BOX 13: How to finish a conversation (ako ukončiť konverzáciu)

It was great to see you/to talk to you again.

I wish I had more time, but I really have to go now.

I am afraid that getting late.

Well, I’d rather go now.

I’ve got to go now, see you.

BOX 14: How to give recommendations and advice (ako odporúčať a radiť)

I’d really recommend...

You must/should certainly try...

Be careful with...

Don’t forget to...

Don’t be surprised if...

Always remember to...

You should expect people to...

It’s polite to...

I wouldn’t recommend...

If I were you, I wouldn’t...

You’d rather didn’t...

You shouldn’t...

Personally, I wouldn’t...

You should never...

BOX 15: How to make polite request (ako zdvorilo o niečo žiadať)

Excuse me, can I...?

Would you mind... /ing? Do you mind if I...?

Can you/Could you..., please?

Could I have..., please?

Is it all right if I...?

Could you possibly ...?

Do you think you could ... for me,please?

May I...?

BOX 16: How to invite, accept and refuse an invitation (ako pozvať, ako prijať a odmietnuť pozvanie)

Do you feel like ................. –ing? How about ............... –ing?

Do you fancy ...............-ing?

Would you like to...?

I was wondering if you’d like to …

ACCEPTING AN INVITATION (prijatie pozvania)

Yes, I’d love to.

That would be great. Thanks.

Thank you very much. That would be lovely.

REFUSING AN INVITATION (odmietnutie pozvania)

We can‘t, I‘m afraid.

Sorry, but we’re busy.

What a shame!

I’d love to, but...

That’s very kind of you, unfortunately, ...

Well, actually, ...

BOX 17: How to offer help, accept and refuse help (ako ponúknuť, prijať a odmietnuť pomoc)

Shall I ... for you?

Can I help you?

I’ll do it for you.

ACCEPTING HELP (prijatie pomoci)

Thank you. That’s very kind of you.

REFUSING HELP (odmietnutie pomoci)

It’s all right. Thanks. I can manage.

BOX 18: How to read charts and graphs (ako čítať tabuľky a grafy)

In looking at the figures in this pie chart, we can see that...

If you look at this bar chart, you can see...

TO INCREASE: to go up, to climb, to rise, to grow, to peak, to expand, to boom, to recover

TO DECREASE: to go down, to fall, to drop, to decline, to shrink, to bottom out

TO REMAIN STABLE: to remain steady, to stand still, to remain constant, to remain the same, to stay steady, to remain level, to fluctuate, to oscillate