Talk with a partner and describe the answers to these topics

1. the tallest person in your family
2. the most exciting place to visit in your hometown or country
3. the hardest teacher you have ever had
4. the kindest person in your life
5. the best restaurant you know

I have four international classmates: Sara from Brazil, Kenji from Japan, Aisha from Saudi Arabia, and Diego from Spain, and each one of them stands out in amazing ways.

When it comes to studying, Kenji is definitely the most disciplined. He takes notes carefully and reviews them every night. That said, Sara is the most creative with her class projects. She always finds unique ways to explain ideas that make the rest of us think differently. This is especially true in our debate class.

In terms of appearance, Aisha is the most elegant. She has a natural sense of style that makes her look confident every day. Diego, on the other hand, is the tallest in the group, and everyone notices his smile because it’s the brightest.

Their personalities are just as impressive. Sara is the most outgoing, and she always introduces new people to the group. Kenji probably is the kindest, helping anyone who needs extra support.

And finally, when it comes to motivation, Aisha is the most determined. She sets big goals and doesn’t stop until she reaches them. Still, Diego is the most optimistic, and he reminds us that even hard days can lead to the best results.

Together, they make the group feel stronger because each one brings out the best in others.

We use superlatives to show the highest degree or extreme quality among three or more people, places, or things. Superlatives help us identify something as the best, worst, biggest, or most unique in a group. The structure depends on the number of syllables in the adjective.

Form:

• For short adjectives (usually one syllable), add -est to the end:
  
  • ➤ small → the smallest
    ➤ fast → the fastest
• For longer adjectives (two or more syllables), use “the most” + adjective:
  
  • ➤ interesting → the most interesting
    ➤ beautiful → the most beautiful
• Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms that don’t follow the normal rules:
  
  • ➤ good → the best
    ➤ bad → the worst
    ➤ far → the farthest/furthest

Examples:

• “This is the coldest winter in 20 years.”
• “She is the most talented dancer in the class.”
• “That was the best meal I’ve ever had.”
• “He ran the fastest in the group.”
• “That team has the worst record in the league.”

Learning the correct form helps you sound more natural and confident when expressing comparisons.

Superlatives are useful in daily conversations, storytelling, giving opinions, and making recommendations. They allow you to express preferences and highlight something as the most important, extreme, or memorable. Understanding and using superlatives improves the clarity and emotional impact of your speaking.

Why it matters:

• Helps express favorites, strong opinions, and extremes clearly.
• Makes stories more colorful, engaging, and memorable.
• Helps you understand emphasis and tone in listening:
  ➤ “She’s the smartest kid in class” = no one else is as smart.

Real-life speaking situations:

• Describing memorable experiences:
  
  • “That was the best vacation I’ve ever had.”
• Recommending things to others:
  
  • “You have to try this—it’s the most delicious dessert here.”
• Storytelling or humor:
  
  • “He told the funniest joke at the party.”
• Sharing strong feelings or opinions:
  
  • “That was the worst traffic I’ve ever seen.”

Now, practice your language skills with this interactive game.

Use “the most…” or “the -est” to describe your experiences. Ask follow-up questions like “Why?” or “Where was that?”

1. Food and Drink:
   
   • What is the best meal you’ve ever eaten?
     ➤ For example: “The best meal I ‘ve had was sushi in Japan.”
2. People:
   
   • Who is the funniest person you know?
     ➤ For example: “My cousin is the funniest. He always tells jokes.”
3. Travel:
   
   • What is the most beautiful place you have visited?
     ➤ For example: “The most beautiful place I saw was the Swiss Alps.”
4. School or Work:
   
   • What is the hardest thing you’ve done at school or work?
     ➤ For example: “The hardest project was writing a 10-page paper.”
5. Personal Preferences:
   
   • What is the worst movie or book you’ve ever experienced?
     ➤ For example: “The worst movie was so boring, and I fell asleep.”
6. Daily Life:
   
   • What is the busiest day of your week?
     ➤ For example: “Monday is the busiest. I have classes all day.”