About this video

• Video Title: Describe Your Personality in English | Easy English Podcast
• Channel: Everyday English Academy
• Speakers: Sarah, Mike
• Duration: 00:17:47

Overview

This video from Everyday English Academy focuses on teaching English vocabulary and phrases to describe personality traits. Hosts Sarah and Mike discuss common personality types like introverts and extroverts, introduce a range of adjectives, and provide examples of how to use them naturally in conversation. They also offer advice on how to describe oneself and others tactfully, emphasizing positive and honest self-representation.

Key takeaways

• Understanding Introversion and Extroversion: The video distinguishes between introverts (recharge alone) and extroverts (gain energy from social interaction), clarifying that introversion doesn't necessarily mean shyness. Ambiverts are also introduced as individuals who fall in between.
• Descriptive Vocabulary: A variety of words are introduced to describe personality, including outgoing, shy, confident, bold, assertive, reserved, spontaneous, organized, messy, type A, type B, easygoing, laid-back, stick in the mud, people person, and homebody.
• Tactful Communication: The importance of using polite and positive language when describing others is highlighted, offering alternatives for potentially negative words (e.g., "bossy" becomes "good at taking charge" or "natural leader"; "stubborn" becomes "determined" or "strong-willed").
• Showing Personal Growth: Phrases like "I used to be... but now I'm..." and "I'm becoming more..." are presented as effective ways to discuss personal development and changes in personality over time.
• Natural Conversation Starters: Idiomatic expressions such as "come out of my shell," "grows on you," and "clicked" are taught to facilitate more natural social interactions.

1. I'm feeling nervous already. - Used when anticipating something that might be uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing.
2. That is offensive. - A direct response when feeling insulted or disrespected.
3. Quiet just means I don't talk a lot. - Clarifies the meaning of "quiet" to differentiate it from "serious."
4. Your brain is like verb tense, pronunciation, word order, and your personality is just waiting patiently. - A humorous way to describe the mental effort of speaking a second language.
5. Introverts need quiet time alone to recharge. - Explains the core need of introverts.
6. It doesn't mean they're shy or unfriendly. They just need their alone time. - Further clarifies that introversion is not the same as shyness.
7. Outgoing means you're friendly. You easily talk to new people. You're sociable. - Defines the term "outgoing."
8. Being shy means you feel nervous or uncomfortable around people you don't know. - Defines the term "shy."
9. A confident person feels sure of themselves. - Describes the characteristic of being confident.
10. Bold means brave, willing to take risks. - Defines the word "bold."
11. Assertive means you express your opinions clearly and stand up for yourself. - Defines the word "assertive."
12. Reserved person is quiet and doesn't share their feelings or thoughts easily. - Defines the term "reserved."
13. Creatively chaotic. - A humorous way to describe being messy but in a way that works for the individual.
14. Spontaneous means you do things without planning. - Defines the word "spontaneous."
15. Type A people are usually very organized, very driven, very competitive. - Describes the characteristics of a "Type A" personality.
16. Type B people are more relaxed, more flexible, more easygoing. - Describes the characteristics of a "Type B" personality.
17. Easygoing means you're relaxed. You don't worry too much. You go with the flow. - Defines "easygoing" and includes the related idiom "go with the flow."
18. Laidback means very relaxed, very calm, not stressed about things. - Defines the term "laidback."
19. A stick in the mud is someone who doesn't like fun or doesn't want to try new things. - Explains the idiom "stick in the mud."
20. A people person. Someone who loves being around others. loves talking, loves helping people. - Defines "people person" and its associated behaviors.