Writing Practice A1- Describe a place you visited

Hello! Let’s learn how to describe a place you visited in a simple, clear, and fun way. This lesson will help you write and talk about places you visited easily. 🏖️🗺️🖊️😊

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

  1. Learn how to describe a place you visited in simple English.
  2. Write basic sentences about where it is, what you did there, and how it made you feel.
  3. Practice writing using easy examples and fun activities.

📝 Part 1: The Basics – Describing a Place

Writing about a place you visited is easy! Here are some simple sentences you can use:

  • I visited… (Example: I visited Marrakech.)
  • It is in… (Example: It is in Morocco.)
  • The place was… (Example: The place was beautiful and sunny.)
  • I saw… (Example: I saw gardens and old buildings.)
  • I did… (Example: I did many fun things there.)
  • I liked it because… (Example: I liked it because I had fun.)
  • It made me feel… (Example: It made me feel happy and relaxed.)

Want to see a full example? Here’s a simple description of a place:

Hello! Last summer, I visited the beach. It is in Agadir, Morocco. The place was sunny and beautiful. I saw the sea, sand, and many boats. I played in the water and built sandcastles. It made me feel very happy and relaxed. I loved my trip to the beach!

🔧 Part 2: Building Sentences Step-by-Step

Every sentence about a place needs:

  1. A Subject – What or who (e.g., The place, It, I).
  2. A Verb – Action or description (e.g., was, visited, saw).
  3. Details – Extra information (e.g., beautiful, sunny, activities).
Sentence Examples:
  • I visited… (Example: I visited my grandparents’ house.)
  • It is in… (Example: It is in the countryside.)
  • I saw… (Example: I saw animals and trees.)
  • I played… (Example: I played games with my cousins.)
  • I felt… (Example: I felt very happy.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About a Place You Visited

Write 5 simple sentences about a place you visited:

  1. I visited ______.
  2. It is in ______.
  3. The place was ______.
  4. I saw ______.
  5. I felt ______.
Activity 2: Draw and Describe
  1. Draw a picture of the place you visited.
  2. Write 2 simple sentences below your drawing. Example:
    • (Drawing of the beach)
    • “I visited the beach. I played in the sand.”
Activity 3: Ask a Friend

Ask your friend about a place they visited. Write 3 sentences about it. Example:

  • “My friend visited Marrakech. She saw big markets and nice buildings. She felt excited.”

🔍 Part 4: Review and Reflect

Answer these questions:

  1. Was it easy to describe a place?
  2. Did you learn new words?
  3. How can you make your sentences even better next time?

📄 Part 5: Homework – Write a Letter About a Place You Visited

Write a short letter to a friend about a place you visited:

Dear Omar,

Hi! How are you? Last weekend, I visited Marrakesh. It is in Morocco. The place was beautiful and colorful. I saw many people, shops, and interesting buildings. I visited Jemaa el-Fnaa and ate tasty food. It made me feel excited and happy.

What place did you visit?

Your friend,
Karim

Download A1 Writing – Describing a Place You Visited Worksheet

Conclusion

🎉 Great job today! Now you can write about a place you visited. Keep practicing and enjoy writing! 😊