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How to say it?

Language Focus: Talking about Personality Traits

When introducing oneself or other people, we sometimes talk about our or their personalities to get to know
better. Below are some expressions we can utter to talk about personalities.
Asking one’s ✓ “What are you like?” – “What is your mother like?”
personality ✓ “What kind of person are you?” – “What kind of person is he?”
✓ “How would you describe yourself?” – “How would you describe Mr.
Wawan?”
✓ “What is your personality?” – “What is her personality?”
✓ “What kind of personality do you have?” – “What kind of personality does
he have?”
✓ “Are you a people person?” – “Is Lana a people person?”
Stating one’s ✓ “I think I’m/she’s/he’s…”
personality ✓ “I would say that I’m/she’s/he’s…”
✓ “I’d describe myself/her/him as…”
✓ “Some would say I’m/she’s/he’s… but I think that…”
✓ “I guess I’m….”
✓ “I’m a … person.”

Let’s get some practice!

Complete the dialogue below using the correct expressions from the previous section.

1.
Hi, I’m Emma. Nice to
meet you! We are Nice to meet you too!
classmate now. Hmm…b) ______________
a)____________________? (stating personality)
(asking personality) friendly and a little shy
when meeting new people.

2.

Do you know the new boy,
Leo? b)______________________
a)____________________? (stating personality) funny
(asking personality) and kind. Everyone likes
him.

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