Picture Description Guide (B1-B2)

This resource is designed to give your B1 and B2 students a clear structure for describing pictures without overcomplicating things. It combines essential grammar and phrases with engaging, surreal scenes which add an extra challenge and keep the conversation flowing.

What’s included?

Cheat Sheet (PDF): A curated list of functional phrases categorized by level (3 levels, ideal for mixed-ability groups) and a visual map to master expressions to describe the different parts of a picture.

10 High-Quality Practice Scenes: Forget about boring stock photos. These 10 surreal images (Astronauts, Penguins, Monsters…) are designed to spark curiosity and force students to use more specific vocabulary as they cannot rely on logic.

Integrated Word Banks: To avoid those awkward silences, each practice scene includes a small list of key vocabulary words that B1 students might not know yet.

Interactive Pair Work: A simple but effective “Speaker & Listener” dynamic where one student describes and the other draws, perfect for practicing accuracy and active listening .

Zero-prep and highly engaging!