A1 · Beginner · Personal identification
Face and hair
4 short A1 English scripts to practise how to face and hair. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase She's got … hair and … (American English: She has … hair and …)
Draw my face
Can you draw my face, please, mate? It's for my mum's birthday.
Wow! Big eyes, brilliant. But my nose isn't that big, is it? And my mouth! Are my ears really that big? OK, OK, it's funny. I do like my smile. How much is it? Twenty pounds?! For a smile? Fine, I'll pay.
American English
Hey, can you draw my face? It's for my mom's birthday.
Wow! Big eyes, cool. But my nose isn't that big, is it? And my mouth! Are my ears really that big? Okay, okay, it's funny. I do like my smile. How much is it? Twenty dollars?! For a smile? Fine, I'll pay.
Who's picking up my family?
Hi Sam, thanks for picking up my family! You'll find them easily.
My dad has short grey hair and a big smile. My mum has long blonde hair. It's from a box, but don't tell her! My brother has dark hair, and my uncle is bald. Just look for the shiny head.
American English
Hey Sam, thanks for picking up my family! You'll find them easily.
My dad has short gray hair and a big smile. My mom has long blond hair. It's from a bottle, but don't tell her! My brother has dark hair, and my uncle is bald. Just look for the shiny head.
Just a trim, please
Hi! Just a trim, please. Not a big haircut. And no fringe! I had one at school, and I looked like a mushroom.
My dad is outside. He wants a trim for his moustache too. And my little sister wants a ponytail, but her hair is too short. Don't tell her. Can we have a cup of tea first?
American English
Hi! Just a trim, please. Not a big haircut. And no bangs! I had bangs in school, and I looked like a mushroom.
My dad is outside. He wants a trim for his mustache too. And my little sister wants a ponytail, but her hair is too short. Don't tell her. Can we get a coffee first?
Who does she look like?
Look at this photo! Who does she look like? She has Dad's freckles, Mum's eyebrows and... wavy hair! Nobody in our family has wavy hair.
And look at her smile. See? Her first tooth! Oh wait. That's a crumb from the biscuit. Never mind, she's a star.
American English
Look at this photo! Who does she look like? She has Dad's freckles, Mom's eyebrows and... wavy hair! Nobody in our family has wavy hair.
And look at her smile. See? Her first tooth! Oh wait. That's a crumb from the cookie. Never mind, she's a star.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| face noun | the front of your head, with eyes, nose and mouth |
| eye noun | the part of your face that you see with |
| nose noun | the part of your face that smells |
| mouth noun | the part of your face that you eat and speak with |
| ear noun | the part of your head that you hear with |
| smile noun | a happy look on your face; the mouth goes up |