Character, habits, and the people we get along with. 20 questions from A1 to C1, with follow-ups and role plays. Answer out loud in full sentences.
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A1Beginner
Are you a morning person or a night person?Then: When do you feel most awake?
Are you quiet or talkative with new people?Then: What about with friends?
What three words describe you?Then: Would other people agree?
Do you like quiet places or busy places?
A2Elementary
Who is the funniest person you know?Then: What makes them funny?
Are you more patient or less patient than you were five years ago?
Have you ever met someone famous?Then: What were they like?
How often do you talk to people you don’t know, for example in a store or on the bus?
B1Intermediate
What qualities do you think make a good friend?Then: Which one is the most important to you?
Has your personality changed since you were a teenager?Then: In what ways?
If you could have one quality from someone you admire, what would it be?
Do people from your country have a typical personality, or is that just a stereotype?
What advice would you give someone who feels nervous meeting new people?
B2Upper intermediate
Are first impressions usually accurate? Can you think of a time when yours turned out to be wrong?
Is personality something we’re born with, or is it shaped mostly by our experiences?
Can someone’s personality seem different when they speak another language?Then: Have you noticed this in yourself?
What are the pros and cons of being completely honest with people?Then: When is it better to be careful with the truth?
C1Advanced
Personality tests are popular with employers and online. How much value do you think they really have?Then: Have you ever taken one?
Why do some cultures value directness while others prefer a more indirect style? What can go wrong when the two meet?
Is it possible to be too agreeable? Where is the line between being easygoing and not standing up for yourself?
Role plays
Work with a partner or a tutor. Read the situation together, then each person opens only their own card. Use the phrases to help you.
B1 Intermediate
Giving feedback to a roommate
You share an apartment. Your roommate is friendly, but often leaves dishes in the sink and plays music late at night.
Card A: Roommate A
Give honest but kind feedback. Start with one good thing about living together, then suggest a simple solution for each problem.
Card B: Roommate B
You didn’t realize these things were a problem, and you feel a little defensive at first. You also have one complaint: your roommate invites guests without telling you. Agree on some new house rules.
Useful phrases
Can I talk to you about something?
I really like living with you, but…
It bothers me when…
I didn’t realize that.
How about we agree to…?
B2 Upper intermediate
Picking a new team member
You and a colleague interviewed two people for a job on your team. Their skills are similar, but their personalities are very different, and you must choose one today.
Card A: Interviewer A
You prefer Sam, who is confident, talkative, and full of ideas, but interrupted a few times. Explain why Sam would bring energy to the team.
Card B: Interviewer B
You prefer Alex, who is calm, careful, and a good listener, but seemed shy. Explain why Alex would be a better fit, then reach a final decision together.