Part 5: Speaking
Communication skills about describing a school
Speaking: A Visit to a School
11. Useful Expressions for Describing a School
Describing a School
Asking about a school:
- What is your school like?
- How many students are there?
- What facilities does it have?
- Where is the library / gym / canteen?
Describing a school:
- My school is big / modern / small / old.
- There is a library / playground / gym.
- There are 20 classrooms.
- It's located in the city centre / in a small town.
Prepositions for location:
- in the library / in the city
- on the first floor / on the wall
- at school / at the school gate
- next to / behind / in front of
22. Sample Dialogue: Describing Schools
Comparing Schools
Tom: What is your school like, Hoa?
Hoa: My school is quite big. It has a large playground and a beautiful garden.
Tom: That sounds nice! How many classrooms does it have?
Hoa: It has 25 classrooms. My classroom is on the second floor, next to the English room.
Tom: Does your school have a gym?
Hoa: Yes, there is a gym behind the main building. We have P.E. there twice a week.
Tom: That's great. My school doesn't have a gym, but we have a big football field.
Hoa: I'd love to see your school someday!
33. Speaking Practice
Practice these scenarios with a partner:
Scenario 1: Describe your school to a new student. Include facilities, location of classrooms, and special places.
Scenario 2: You are visiting a friend's school. Ask questions about their school facilities.
Scenario 3: Compare your school with your friend's school using prepositions of place.