Introvert vs. Extrovert: How Personality Affects Relationships
ESL Lesson PlansIntrovert vs. Extrovert: How Personality Affects Relationships

Introvert vs. Extrovert: How Personality Affects Relationships

This ESL lesson plan for adults explores the dynamics of relationships between introverts and extroverts through engaging speaking exercises. In a group setting, students at a B1-B2 level will learn about personality traits, practice conversational strategies, and engage in role-plays.

Skills

  • Can discuss what to do in the evening, at the weekend.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Fill in the blanks in the text about personality traits of extroverts and introverts.

quiet activities
feel tired
close friends
feel energized
small group
love being in the center of attention
Extroverts are people who
when they are with others. They enjoy talking and meeting new people. Extroverts are usually excited and
at parties. They enjoy going to parties and working in groups.
Introverts, however, like to spend time alone or with a
of
. They enjoy
like reading, watching movies, or taking a walk alone. Introverts may enjoy social events too, but they often
after spending a lot of time with many people. They need some alone time to feel recharged.
2

Match these halves to create a list of relationship advice for introverts and extroverts.

3

Glossary

4

Watch the video about introverts and extroverts and mark the sentences as True or False.

5

How can we make suggestions? Let's match these sentences.

6

Read the dialogue. Do you think Mike and Sara are a good couple, based on what you learned from the video?

7

Role-Play a conversation between an introvert and an extrovert.

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