Topic 127: Personality Types and Traits

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is personality?

2. Do you think people have different personalities? Why or why not?

3. Can you describe your personality in a few words?

4. What kind of personality do you think is best for making friends?

5. Do you think a person’s personality can change over time? Why or why not?

6. Do you think it’s important to have a good personality? Why?

7. How would you describe someone with a very shy personality?

8. What do you think about people who are very talkative?

9. What kind of traits make a person friendly or easy to talk to?

10. Do you think it is easier to make friends with someone who is outgoing or shy? Why?

11. Can a person’s personality affect their job or career? How?

12. What do you think about people who are very creative or artistic?

13. What are some traits that you think make someone a good leader?

14. How do you feel when you meet someone with a very different personality from yours?

15. What are some common personality traits that people like in friends?

16. Do you think people can change their personality if they want to?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How would you describe an extroverted person?

18. What is the difference between introversion and extroversion?

19. How do personality traits affect the way people work in groups?

20. How does having a strong or weak personality affect personal relationships?

21. What personality traits do you think are important for a good leader?

22. Do you think personality tests are accurate? Why or why not?

23. How can personality types influence the way people deal with stress?

24. Do you believe that people with similar personalities get along better? Why?

25. What do you think about people who are very spontaneous and like to take risks?

26. How does personality affect the way people handle challenges or setbacks?

27. Do you think there are any “bad” personality traits? Why or why not?

28. How does personality impact career choices and job success?

29. How do you think personality can be influenced by culture or upbringing?

30. Do you think it’s easier to work with someone who is more organized or spontaneous? Why?

31. What are some personality traits that you admire in other people?

32. Can a person have a mix of introverted and extroverted traits? How does that work?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do personality traits impact interpersonal communication and conflict resolution?

34. Do you think personality types are determined by genetics or environment? Why?

35. How can understanding different personality types improve teamwork in a professional setting?

36. What role does emotional intelligence play in shaping one’s personality?

37. How do personality traits influence decision-making and risk-taking behavior?

38. What is the significance of personality tests in recruitment and hiring processes?

39. How do personality traits influence leadership styles and effectiveness?

40. What challenges can arise when people with very different personality types work together?

41. How can one’s personality evolve over the course of their life, and what factors contribute to that change?

42. How do cultural differences affect the way people perceive personality traits?

43. What impact do personality traits have on mental health and well-being?

44. Do you think personality traits are fixed, or can people change their fundamental traits over time?

45. What role does self-awareness play in understanding one’s own personality traits?

46. How does personality affect the way individuals approach and adapt to challenges in life?

47. How do personality types influence social interactions and the formation of relationships?

48. Do you think the concept of “personality types” is helpful or limiting in understanding human behavior? Why?