I CAN BE KIND OF SHY

 In this topic, we talk about how people describe their own personality. Sometimes, you may not always be shy, but in some situations, you feel a little shy. When you say "I can be kind of shy," it means that in some moments you feel shy, but not all the time. We use can to talk about ability or possibility, and kind of to say "a little bit."

Examples:

• I can be kind of shy at new schools.

• He can be funny when he feels comfortable.

• Can you be quiet in class?

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GRAMMAR

We use can to talk about abilities or possibilities. After can, we use the base form of the verb.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + can + base verb + complement

• Negative: Subject + cannot (can't) + base verb + complement

• Question: Can + subject + base verb + complement?

Examples:

• I can be kind of shy.

• She can dance very well.

• He can't speak French.

• Can you play soccer?

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Shy – quiet and nervous with people

2. Kind of – a little bit

3. Confident – sure of yourself

4. Quiet – not loud

5. Friendly – kind and nice to others

6. Comfortable – feeling good and relaxed

7. Ability – something you can do

8. Possibility – something that can happen

9. Nervous – feeling worried or scared

10. Outgoing – friendly and loves meeting people

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I can be a little shy.

• Sometimes I feel nervous.

• I’m more outgoing with friends.

• She can be very friendly.

• Can you talk to new people easily?

• He can feel shy at parties.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I can be kind of shy.

• She can be very friendly.

• We can be quiet in the library.

Negative:

• I can't be very outgoing sometimes.

• He can't always feel confident.

• They can't talk easily with strangers.

Questions and Answers:

• Can you be shy? – Yes, I can.

• Can she be friendly? – Yes, she can.

• Can he feel nervous? – Yes, he can.

• Can you be talkative at parties? – No, I can't.

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CONVERSATION

Jake: Hey Mia, do you like speaking in front of the class?

Mia: Not really. I can be kind of shy.

Jake: Me too! I feel nervous when everyone looks at me.

Mia: Yes! It’s easier to talk with just a few friends.

Jake: Right. But sometimes, after a few minutes, I feel better.

Mia: Same here. Practice helps!

Jake: Let's help each other next time.

Mia: Good idea!

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READING

Feeling Shy at First

Lucas is a new student at school. On the first day, he didn’t talk much. He can be kind of shy when he meets new people. In class, he stayed quiet and listened. After a few days, Lucas started talking to his classmates. They were friendly, and he felt more comfortable. Now, Lucas has many friends and enjoys school. Sometimes he still feels shy, but he knows it’s okay.

Questions:

1. Who is the new student?

2. How did Lucas feel on the first day?

3. What did he do in class?

4. What changed after a few days?

5. How does Lucas feel now?

Answers:

1. Lucas.

2. He felt shy.

3. He stayed quiet and listened.

4. He started talking to classmates.

5. He feels happy and comfortable now.