I'M NOT OUTGOING AT BIG PARTIES

 In this topic, we talk about personality and how people act at social events. Some people are outgoing — they like to talk and meet new people. Other people are more quiet or shy. If you say "I’m not outgoing at big parties," it means you feel quiet or reserved when there are many people around. This is completely normal. We will learn how to describe personality using the verb to be in the present simple tense.

Examples:

• I’m not outgoing at big parties.

• She is very friendly at school.

• Are you shy around new people?

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GRAMMAR

We use the verb to be (am, is, are) to talk about personality and characteristics. To make negative sentences, we use not. For questions, we change the word order.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + am/is/are + adjective

• Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + adjective

• Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + adjective?

Examples:

• He is outgoing.

• She is not shy.

• Are you friendly?

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Outgoing – friendly and likes to talk to people

2. Shy – quiet and nervous with people

3. Quiet – not loud or talkative

4. Friendly – kind and nice to others

5. Party – a social event with people, food, and music

6. Crowd – a large group of people

7. Talkative – likes to talk a lot

8. Comfortable – feeling relaxed and good

9. Nervous – worried or afraid

10. Confident – sure of yourself

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m not very social.

• She is a bit shy.

• He loves big parties.

• Are you outgoing or quiet?

• Sometimes I feel nervous in a crowd.

• I like small groups better.

• She is always friendly.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I’m quiet in class.

• He is confident at work.

• They are friendly and kind.

Negative:

• I’m not outgoing at big parties.

• She is not talkative.

• We are not comfortable in crowds.

Questions and Answers:

• Are you outgoing? – No, I’m not.

• Is she shy? – Yes, she is.

• Are they friendly? – Yes, they are.

• Is he talkative? – No, he isn’t.

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CONVERSATION

Alex: Hi, Emma! Are you going to the party tonight?

Emma: I don’t know. I’m not outgoing at big parties.

Alex: Really? I thought you liked them.

Emma: Not really. I feel nervous when there are too many people.

Alex: I understand. I prefer small groups too.

Emma: Maybe I’ll go for a little while.

Alex: That sounds good. We can stay together and talk.

Emma: Thanks! That makes me feel better.

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READING

Big Parties Make Me Nervous

Sofia is a university student. She is friendly and kind, but she is not outgoing at big parties. When there are many people, she feels nervous and doesn’t talk much. She prefers small groups where she feels comfortable. Last weekend, her friend invited her to a big birthday party. Sofia went, but she stayed close to her friend. After one hour, she went home. She was happy she tried. Next time, she wants to stay longer.

Questions:

1. What is Sofia like?

2. How does she feel at big parties?

3. What kind of group does she prefer?

4. What did she do at the birthday party?

5. What does she want to do next time?

Answers:

1. Friendly and kind.

2. She feels nervous.

3. Small groups.

4. Stayed close to her friend and went home after an hour.

5. Stay longer.