🌼 Introductory Paragraph

    Learning Descriptive Text is important because it helps us express what we see, feel, and think about the people around us. (Mempelajari teks deskriptif itu penting karena membantu kita mengekspresikan apa yang kita lihat, rasakan, dan pikirkan tentang orang-orang di sekitar kita.)

    Through descriptive writing, we can share how someone looks, acts, and what makes them special in our eyes. (Melalui tulisan deskriptif, kita bisa menceritakan seperti apa penampilan seseorang, bagaimana sikapnya, dan apa yang membuatnya istimewa di mata kita.) It also helps us improve our vocabulary and grammar while learning to describe people more naturally and kindly. (Selain itu, teks deskriptif membantu kita memperkaya kosakata dan memperbaiki tata bahasa sambil belajar menggambarkan seseorang dengan cara yang alami dan sopan.)

Meet Lisha—her full description is in the sample later.

    In daily life, this skill is useful when we talk about our friends, introduce family members, or describe famous people we admire. (Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kemampuan ini berguna ketika kita berbicara tentang teman, memperkenalkan anggota keluarga, atau mendeskripsikan tokoh terkenal yang kita kagumi.)

    So, let’s learn together how to describe people in English clearly, politely, and with heart. (Jadi, mari kita belajar bersama cara mendeskripsikan seseorang dalam bahasa Inggris dengan jelas, sopan, dan penuh makna.) 

📘 Descriptive Text

1. What is a Descriptive Text?

A Descriptive Text is a text that describes a person, place, or thing in detail so the reader can imagine it clearly.
(Descriptive text adalah teks yang menggambarkan seseorang, tempat, atau benda secara rinci agar pembaca bisa membayangkannya dengan jelas.)

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2. Purpose

The purpose of descriptive text is to describe or to give information about the appearance, personality, and other details of someone.

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3. Structure of Descriptive Text

1. Identification → introduces the person being described.
   (Bagian yang memperkenalkan siapa orang yang dideskripsikan.)

2. Description → tells about the physical appearance, personality, habits, or special things about that person.
   (Bagian yang menjelaskan penampilan fisik, kepribadian, kebiasaan, atau hal khusus dari orang tersebut.)

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4. Language Features

• Use of Simple Present Tense.
  (Karena menggambarkan fakta yang masih berlaku sekarang.)

• Use of adjectives (tall, kind, friendly, smart, beautiful, etc.).

• Use of be (is, am, are) and has/have.

• Use of action verbs (smiles, speaks, works, etc.).

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5. Useful Vocabulary

• Physical appearance: tall, short, slim, chubby, fair-skinned, dark-haired, beautiful, handsome.

• Personality: kind, smart, patient, diligent, honest, friendly, helpful.

• Others: wear glasses, has curly hair, always smiles, looks confident.

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6. Example: Descriptive Text about People

“My Best Friend – Lisha”

    Lisha is my best friend. She is seventeen years old and studies at a vocational high school. She is in the Architecture Drawing major because she loves designing buildings and sketching landscapes. She always carries her sketchbook wherever she goes. Her eyes shine with excitement whenever she talks about her dream to become a professional architect one day.

    Physically, Lisha is of medium height and has straight black hair that she usually ties in a ponytail. She has warm brown eyes and a bright smile that makes everyone feel comfortable around her. She always dresses neatly and simply, showing her calm and confident personality. When she laughs, it’s contagious — people around her can’t help but smile too.

    Lisha is not only smart but also very kind. She often helps her classmates with difficult subjects, especially English and Math. She never refuses to explain patiently until her friends understand. During group projects, she’s the one who organizes ideas and encourages everyone to do their best. Her positive attitude makes her loved by teachers and students alike.

    Outside school, Lisha enjoys hiking and exploring nature. On weekends, she sometimes joins her friends to climb small hills near her town. She says being in nature helps her find new inspiration for her drawings. After hiking, she often drinks a cup of coffee while watching the sunset — a simple moment she treasures the most.

    I feel lucky to have Lisha as my best friend. She is not just someone to share laughter with but also a person who inspires me to be better. I know that wherever life takes us, our friendship will always stay strong.

🗂️ Vocabulary List – My Best Friend Lisha

Word / Phrase	Meaning (Arti)
vocational high school	sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK)
major	jurusan
designing	merancang
sketching	menggambar sketsa
landscape	pemandangan alam
professional architect	arsitek profesional
sketchbook	buku sketsa
excitement	kegembiraan / semangat
of medium height	bertubuh sedang
ponytail	rambut yang diikat ke belakang
warm brown eyes	mata cokelat hangat
bright smile	senyum cerah
neat(ly)	rapi
confident	percaya diri
contagious	menular (untuk tawa, semangat, dll)
refuses	menolak
patiently	dengan sabar
organize	mengatur / menyusun
encourages	memberi semangat
positive attitude	sikap positif
hiking	mendaki
exploring	menjelajahi
inspiration	inspirasi
treasures	menghargai / menyayangi
laughter	tawa
friendship	persahabatan
stay strong	tetap kuat

Example 2: 

Ustadz Dr. Syafiq Riza Basalamah

    Ustadz Dr. Syafiq Riza Basalamah is an Indonesian Islamic scholar and lecturer. He was born on    December 15, 1977 in Jember, East Java. He is tall-ish, with a long beard and wears simple modest clothing that reflects his devotion to knowledge and faith.

    He holds a doctorate degree from the Islamic University of Madinah, and he graduated summa cum laude in his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies. He teaches in the field of daʿwah, ethics, and family law, combining academic insight with practical preaching.

    He is known for his clear delivery, use of logical arguments, and deep knowledge of classical sources. Many young people follow his lectures on social media because he speaks in a language that they understand, yet connects firmly to Islamic scholarship.

    He has a calm and serious attitude but also shows kindness and patience when meeting students and audience members. He often emphasises the importance of seeking knowledge, being humble, and remaining firm in principles.

🩵 Closing Paragraph

    Describing people helps us express what we see, feel, and admire about others. It allows us to talk about someone’s appearance, personality, and daily life clearly and creatively. By learning descriptive text, students can practice using adjectives, pronouns, and the simple present tense to tell stories about people around them — from family and friends to inspiring figures. The more we describe, the better we understand how to use English to share real experiences.

📝 Exercise

Question 1-5 is based on text "My Best Friend Lisha"

1. What is Lisha’s major at her vocational high school?
a. Accounting
b. Architecture Drawing
c. Fashion Design
d. Culinary Arts

2. What does Lisha always carry wherever she goes?
a. A ruler
b. A laptop
c. A sketchbook
d. A camera

3. How is Lisha’s personality described in the text?
a. Lazy and quiet
b. Kind and helpful
c. Shy and moody
d. Funny but careless

4. What does Lisha like to do on weekends?
a. Watch movies with friends
b. Go shopping
c. Hike and explore nature
d. Study at the library

5. Why does Lisha love being in nature?
a. It helps her find inspiration for her drawings
b. She likes taking photos of animals
c. She wants to become a travel vlogger
d. It makes her feel sleepy

Question 6-10 is based on text "Ustadz Dr. Syafiq Riza Basalamah"

6. Where was Ustadz Syafiq Riza Basalamah born?
a. Jakarta
b. Jember
c. Madinah
d. Surabaya

7. What is his highest level of education?

a. Bachelor’s degree
b. Master’s degree
c. Doctorate degree
d. High school diploma

8. Where did he complete his studies?

a. University of Indonesia
b. Al-Azhar University
c. Islamic University of Madinah
d. Gadjah Mada University

9. What subject does he often teach?
a. Engineering and Design
b. Da’wah, Ethics, and Family Law
c. English and Mathematics
d. History and Geography

10. How is Ustadz Syafiq Riza Basalamah described in the text?
a. Arrogant but smart
b. Calm, kind, and patient
c. Funny and talkative
d. Strict and cold

Question 11-15 Fill in the blank with the correct answer!

11. My English teacher is very ________. She always explains the lesson clearly and smiles at the students.

12. Raka has short black hair and ________ eyes. He looks neat in his school uniform.

13. My best friend is good at drawing. ________ likes to sketch animals and landscapes in her notebook.

14. Ustadz Ahmad is a wise man. He always tells us to be patient and ________ to others.

15. My father works as an engineer. ________ builds bridges and helps design safe roads for the city.

16. Write 3 to 5 paragraphs of descriptive text about your teacher!

17. Write 3 to 5 paragraphs of descriptive text about your idol!