Describing a Photo or Picture - WordPress.comDESCRIBING A PHOTO OR PICTURE English File Pre-Intermediate 1c. When we describe a picture (painting or photo) we normally use: There is/are

DESCRIBING A PHOTO ORPICTURE

English File Pre-Intermediate 1c

When we describe a picture (painting or photo) we normally use:

There is/are to say what’s in the picture

There is a table and a vase with flowers in it.There are two people.

When we describe a picture (painting or photo) we normally use:

The present continuous to saywhat the people are doing

The woman is standing and the man is sitting.

Sometimes we combinethere is/are and

the present continuous

There is a woman standing near the window.

What is in the picture? In the picture I can see ... There’s / There are ... There isn’t a ... / There aren’t any ...

Say what is happening with the present continuous The man is ...ing ,The people are ...ing, It’s raining.

Where in the picture? At the top/bottom of the picture ...In the middle of the picture ... On the left/right of the picture ... next toin front of Behindnear on top ofunder

If something isn’t clearIt looks like a ... It might be a ...He could be ...+ingMaybe it’s a .