Meaning
To ask for a description of someone or something (e.g. their appearance, their character, their behavior). You can put ‘he, she, it, they, you’ in between What is/are and like to form your question.
Today’s Sentences
- What is it like?
- What is she like?
- What are they like?
- What is your typical day like?
- What are the festivals like?
01
What is it like?
Situation 1
I’m living in London right now.
What’s it like?
It’s historic, cultural, and just a beautiful place to live.
I’d love to visit one day.
Situation 2
I’ve been to Hawaii 6 times now.
Really?
What’s it like?
If you like a good tan and surfing, it’s the place to be.
I just started surfing, maybe I should visit Hawaii.
02
What is she like?
Situation 1
I just bought a new car.
Really?
What’s she like?
The new interior upgrade is super nice.
We should go for a drive some time!
Situation 2
Do you want to meet my new puppy?
She’s so cute!
What’s she like?
Very energetic and really sweet.
Puppies are so cute.
You must be so happy to have her.
03
What are they like?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to the wedding.
It was lovely, thank you for inviting me.
I’m staying with my in-laws until our house is done renovating.
What are they like?
Situation 2
My new job is not what I expected.
How about your coworkers?
What are they like?
They’re really helpful and kind.
That’s great.
I know you were so stressed because of your coworkers in your last job.
04
What is your typical day like?
Situation 1
What’s your typical day like?
I work at home so my day starts at 5:30 and I try to get emails out of the way.
Wow that’s really early.
It is, mornings are rough.
I have to get the kids ready for school before I start work.
Situation 2
So, what’s your typical day like?
I start the day with breakfast and reading the newspaper.
And then off to work.
Really?
People still read the newspaper?
Yes, I subscribe to the newspaper and take it with me
so I can read it on the train back home.
05
What are the festivals like?
Situation 1
I used to live in Japan and they have a lot of cultural events throughout the year.
What are the festivals like there?
Japan’s Obon Festival is very well-known. It’s a very spiritual event
where they float paper lanterns that guide relatives back to the spirit world.
How unique.
Situation 2
What’re the festivals like in the US?
Have you heard of Coachella?
It’s a music and arts festival in California.
What’s so special about it?
It showcases popular musicians and emerging artists over two weekends.
