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//** Unit 9 **** Learning English with Pictures ** ** and Talking about Pictures **//

Objectives
practice
 * developing English language skills through pictures
 * developing language needed for describing pictures
 * various activities that require the use of pictures

**Outcomes**
At the end of the unit students
 * will have understood the importance of pictures for learning English
 * will have improved vocabulary related to describing pictures
 * will be able to use Internet based resources to develop their speaking skills

Activity 1 Describing Pictures
In language examinations you are often asked to describe pictures.On the other hand, a picture description is a very effective way of practising your English vocabulary in all fields.

**Preparation**
Have a close look at the picture and decide on how to structure your picture description. What is important or special? What should the viewer pay attention to?

**Structure and Content**
It's not easy to follow a picture description if the writer jumps randomly from one point to another. Therefore, make sure that your picture description is logically structured, for example: Which structure you finally choose depends on your taste and the picture you want to describe.
 * from left to right (or from right to left)
 * from the background to the foreground (or from the foreground to the background)
 * from the middle to the sides (or from the sides to the middle)
 * from details to general impressions (or from general impressions to details)
 * Source**: [|English Grammar Online]

**Pictures in General**

 * short description of the scene (e. g. place, event)
 * details (who / what can you see)
 * background information (if necessary) on place, important persons or event
 * use the lists below to improve your speaking skills in relation to describing photographs/pictures

[|Useful Vocabulary] [|Useful Phrases] [|Describing Pictures] in English Comprehensive [|English-French glossary] for describing photographs [|Describing Photos] [|Exercises based on pictures]

**Activity 2**
Go to Picture Page and explore the activities. Find a picture related to the categories mentioned (people, places, etc) and describe it on your page in 50-100 words. Use the new language learned and the suggestions.

**Further Resources**
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