What’s your personality

In this lesson we’ll learn about people’s personalities, and how to describe ourselves and others.

First think about this

What’s a first impression?

A first impression is the opinion you have about a person after meeting them for the first time.

Answer the question «Are you good at knowing someone’s personality after you meet them?»


Reading

Read the story about Maria.

Click on the bold words to see their meaning in the dictionary.

Maria was always a cheerful and sociable person. She loved talking to people and making new friends. But Maria also had big dreams. She wanted to become an architect, which made her feel both excited and nervous. Many people told her that the road to success would be difficult, but Maria was brave and determined to try.

At university, Maria studied very hard. She was serious about her work and spent many hours learning. Her classmates knew she was intelligent, and they often asked for her help with projects. Maria was always helpful and generous with her time, never refusing to explain things to others.

However, some students were more selfish. They only thought about their own grades and didn’t like sharing ideas. But Maria didn’t let that bother her. She was an easygoing person and she always got along with everyone. Her teachers saw how reliable she was, always finishing her work on time and doing her best.

As time went on, Maria became more confident. She stayed honest with herself and others, and her hard work paid off. After graduation, she got a job at a well-known architecture firm. Her brave decision to follow her dreams, despite feeling nervous, led her to success.

Now, Maria is a successful architect. She continues to be cheerful and sociable, always making friends and helping others. Her story shows that being brave, intelligent, and generous can help you achieve your dreams, even when the road is tough.


Your turn!

Use the language you learned today describing these people.

Write it in the comments below.