Week #11
Content
Personality types and idioms
Speaking Activities
Advanced vocabulary we might use when discussing personality
- Cynical - seeing little or no good in other people, believing that people do good things for bad reasons.
- Eccentric - having strange, unusual or abnormal habits or tastes (This term is less insulting than strange, weird or bizarre)
- Egotistical - thinking too highly of oneself, considering oneself better than others.
- Impulsive - someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first.
- Ambitious - determined to be successful, rich or powerful.
- Imaginative - creative, having much imagination.
- Indecisive - unable to decide quickly, not knowing what choice to make.
- Picky - hard to please, too careful in choosing something.
- Sensible - practical, reasonable, something that makes sense.
- Sensitive - easily feels emotion, easily hurt emotionally (can be positive or negative).
- Sophisticated - representing high culture, very experienced in life .
- Thoughtful - often doing things to make other people feel good.
- Outgoing - someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people
- Obnoxious - very offensive, unpleasant, or rude
- Down to earth - someone who is humble, a realistic and practical person who has sensible reactions and expectations.
- A loose cannon - someone who cannot be trusted because they are unpredictable and have irresponsible behaviour which can cause trouble.
- As stubborn as a mule - someone who is unwilling to listen to reason or change their mind about something.
- Hard as nails - someone who is very unsympathetic who does not seem to care about others.
- High and mighty - someone who thinks they are more superior than other people.
- Full of hot air - a person who is full of nonsense and talks a lot without saying anything worthwhile.
- A heart of gold - someone who is very kind and caring.
- A pain in the neck - someone who is very annoying.
- A couch potato - someone who is lazy and spends too much time in front of the TV and eating junk food.
- Butter wouldn't melt in his/her mouth - someone who looks completely innocent but they are capable of doing naughty/unpleasant things.
- What do you think are the factors that shape a person's personality?
- Do you think one's horoscope affects their personality?
- Do you think you can change a major characteristic of your personality if you try?
- Do you think personality traits vary between countries?
- What personality traits do you consider important in a good friend?
- What personality traits do you think are important in a boss or manager?
- What personality traits do you think are important in a spouse/partner?
- What personality traits don't you like in a person?
- Do you think a person can have 'no personality'?
- Do you think a person can have multiple or 'split' personalities?
- What would you say are the three best personality traits to have?
- Do you think it is possible to hide your personality? What's an example?
- Do you think personality tests and assessments can accurately categorise a person?
- Can you think of a famous person with a good sense of humour?
- How would you describe the personality of the Dalai Lama/Barack Obama/Michael Jackson/Oprah Winfrey?
- What are some characteristics of your personality?
- What makes you happy?
- What are some things that make you angry?
- If you could remove one aspect of your personality, what would it be?
- Are you a determined person? Are you a stubborn person?
- Are you shy? In which occasions are you shy?
- Is your personality suited to your job? How?
- Do you think your personality has changed over time?
- What type of personality do your family members have?