In this topic, we learn how to describe our personality. Personality is the way we think, feel, and act. Everyone has different personality traits. Some people are outgoing and friendly. Others can be shy or serious. You can use simple words and sentences to talk about yourself or about other people.
Examples:
I am very friendly.
She is kind and helpful.
He is sometimes shy.
GRAMMAR
We use the verb to be (am, is, are) to describe personality.
Structure:
Positive: Subject + am/is/are + adjective
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + adjective
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + adjective?
Examples:
I am funny.
She is quiet.
He is not serious.
Are you friendly?
VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Friendly – kind and nice to people
Shy – quiet with people
Funny – makes people laugh
Serious – not joking
Kind – cares about others
Outgoing – likes meeting new people
Quiet – talks little
Smart – learns and understands quickly
Polite – says "please" and "thank you"
Creative – has good and new ideas
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I think I am very friendly.
Sometimes I can be shy.
My best friend is really outgoing.
He is a very serious person.
She is always very kind.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I am polite.
You are very creative.
They are funny and friendly.
Negative:
I am not very outgoing.
He is not rude.
We are not serious all the time.
Questions and Answers:
Are you shy? – Yes, I am.
Is she kind? – Yes, she is.
Is he funny? – No, he isn't.
Are they polite? – Yes, they are.
CONVERSATION
Emma: How would you describe your personality?
Tom: I think I am friendly and a little shy.
Emma: Really? I think you are very outgoing!
Tom: Only with my friends. In big groups, I can be shy.
Emma: I understand. I am very serious at school, but funny with my family.
Tom: That’s cool. Everyone has different sides.
Emma: Yes! That makes people interesting.
READING
Different Personalities
Anna and Paul are very different. Anna is outgoing and loves to meet new people. She is very friendly and smiles a lot. Paul is more quiet and shy. He feels nervous in big groups but is very kind with close friends. Even though they are different, Anna and Paul are good friends. They like to talk and learn from each other.
Questions:
Who is outgoing?
How does Paul feel in big groups?
Is Anna friendly?
Are Anna and Paul good friends?
What do they like to do together?
Answers:
Anna.
He feels nervous.
Yes, she is.
Yes, they are.
They like to talk and learn from each other.
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