Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. If I were more outgoing, I think I’d have more friends.
B. I think you’re being too reserved. You should start socializing with new people.
A. I know. But first I need to build my self-confidence.
B. If you want, I can lend you a book about developing self-confidence.
A. I can’t believe John’s such a social butterfly now.
B. Yeah. He used to be very shy, but lately he’s been the life of the party.
A. I guess he developed an easygoing attitude when he entered university.
B. Maybe. And he also has a good sense of humor.
A. He’s really funny. That’s why he gets along well with everyone.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
reserved - reservada
Example: She’s very shy and reserved.
Ela é muito tímida e reservada.
socialize - socializar
Example: Let’s go to the party! We should socialize with other people every now and then.
Vamos à festa! Devemos socializar com outras pessoas de vez em quando.
easygoing - descontraída
Example: I love being with easygoing people. They’re fun to be with!
Eu amo estar com as pessoas descontraídas. É divertido estar com eles!
humor - humor
Example: What people love about him is his sense of humor. He’s really funny!
O que as pessoas gostam dele pelo seu senso de humor. Ele é muito engraçado!
self-confidence - autoconfiança
Example: He lost his self-confidence after a big failure.
Ele perdeu a sua autoconfiança após um grande fracasso.
Expressions
Expressões
I wish I could be more outgoing.
Gostaria de ser mais extrovertido.
Example: I have always been a shy person. I wish I could be more outgoing.
Eu sempre fui uma pessoa tímida. Gostaria de ser mais extrovertido.
Life of the party
Centro das Atenções
Example: When you’re not around, the meeting gets boring. You’re the life of the party!
Quando você não está por perto, o encontro fica chato. Você é o centro das atenções!
S/he’s a social butterfly.
Ela/Ele é uma pessoa extremamente amigável
Example: I’m timid, but my sister is a social butterfly. She loves meeting new people.
Eu sou tímido, mas minha irmã é uma pessoa extremamente amigável. Ela adora conhecer novas pessoas.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. _________________________ I want to have more friends.
B. If that’s so, you should learn how to __________________ well with other people.
A. How? I don’t have an ________________ attitude to begin with.
B. Well, you can start by being less ___________________________.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. If you were given the chance to change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
B. I think I’d change my __________________.
A. Why did you choose that?
B. It’s because __________________.
A. Well, people change through time, so I think you can still work on it.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Describe your personality.
2. Which of your traits do you dislike the most?
3. What specific characteristic would you want to develop?
4. Rank your confidence from 1 to 5, 5 being the highest and 1 the lowest. Briefly explain your answer.
5. Do you think a person’s personality can change through time? Why or why not?
2. Say It!
1. Tell your tutor what types of personality your close friends have.
Informe o seu professor qual o tipo de personalidade do seu amigo próximo têm.
2. Describe your personality using three adjectives. Discuss your answers with your tutor.
Descreva sua personalidade usando três adjetivos. Discuta suas respostas com o seu professor.
3. Your tutor lacks confidence. Suggest some ways that can help him/her build confidence.
Seu professor falta confiança. Sugira algumas maneiras para poder ajudá-lo / la a criar confiança.
4. Share your thoughts on the saying “Personality is more important than appearance.”
Compartilhe suas opiniões sobre o ditado “A personalidade é mais importante do que a aparência.”
