Describing people and things

Descriptions

What are some good ways to describe people and things?
See the phrases below for examples of descriptions in English.

1. What does Martha look like?
2. What else can you tell me?

3. What is George like?

4. Tell me about your new apartment.

5. What did you think of the Himalayas?
She's tall, dark and beautiful.
Well, she has long, black hair and blue eyes.
She's kind of chubby and wears glasses.

He's funny, cute and really rich.
He reminds me of that guy on the Morning Show.

Well, it's pretty small.
It only has two rooms and a bathroom. But it's comfortable enough for me.

Well, the view was gorgeous.
Of course, it took two days to get there, and the weather was freezing!

See also: Speaking: Like / Would like / Look like / Be like
Textbook:English Knowhow, Book 1, Chapter 11