Ainur compound adjectives

Hard-working, easy-going

Describing people and things with two words.

1 · The new restaurant

Read the conversation aloud. Then swap roles and read it again.

AnnaDid you try Marco’s new restaurant?
BenYes! The building is a bit old-fashioned, but the food is amazing. Everything is home-made.
AnnaWho is Marco?
BenHe’s quite well-known in the city. He’s very easy-going, and he’s open-minded: he listens to every idea from his staff.
AnnaAre the waiters friendly?
BenVery. Most of them work full-time, and two students work part-time at the weekends. They’re all really hard-working. One waiter was also very good-looking!
AnnaHa! Was it easy to get a table?
BenNot really. We booked a last-minute table for six, and they found one for us in ten minutes.

2 · Complete the sentences

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easy-going — relaxed, not easily upset (спокойный, лёгкий в общении)

hard-working — works with a lot of effort (трудолюбивый)

open-minded — happy to listen to new ideas (открытый новому)

well-known — famous (известный)

good-looking — attractive (привлекательный)

old-fashioned — not modern (старомодный)

home-made — made at home, not bought (домашний, самодельный)

part-time — only some hours or days a week (на неполный день)

full-time — the whole working week (на полный день)

last-minute — just before the time is over (в последнюю минуту)

3 · Crossword

Click a clue or a square and type. Write the words without the hyphen.

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4 · Tell me about...

Answer in three or four sentences. Use compound adjectives when they fit.

Describe a person at work, or a friend, that you really like.
Who is the most famous person from your country? What are they like?
Tell me about a job you did when you were young. Was it part-time or full-time?
Describe a meal that someone made for you at home.
What is something in your home that is very old? Do you still use it?
Tell me about a time you changed your plans at the last minute.
Describe a place in your city that looks old but is still very popular.
Who in your family has strong opinions? Who is more flexible?

5 · Guess who?

Choose a famous person. Do not say the name.

Describe them using at least two compound adjectives. Your teacher will guess who it is.

Then swap: your teacher describes someone, and you guess.

6 · Make your own

Invent one compound adjective of your own, two words joined with a hyphen, to describe a person you know.

Say it, explain it, and tell a short story that shows why it fits.