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[E] Personal Qualities

LET'S LEARN! 📚

Positive Adjectives to Describe Someone

OrganizedConsistentWell-dressedPoliteEasygoing
CollaborativeResourcefulHardworkingTech-savvyFlexible

Negative Adjectives to Describe Someone

ImpatientDishonestRudeBoastfulCareless
BossyGrumpySelfishArrogantNarrow-minded

LET'S READ! 📖

Dialogue 1

0-01

Icon_Business Woman

Jenny

Our new boss is a total perfectionist, always making sure everything is just right.

Icon_Anna

Anna

Oh, I know! And he's super organized, too. Everything is always in order.

Icon_Business Woman

Jenny

That's true. He's incredibly hardworking.

Icon_Anna

Anna

I agree, he sets a great example for the team.

Icon_Business Woman

Jenny

Definitely, having a boss like that makes our work environment so much better.

QUESTION

How did they describe their new boss?

Dialogue 2

0-02

Icon_Thomas

Thomas

You know, John can be a bit impatient. He wants things done right away.

Icon_Business Woman

Jenny

Yeah, he can be bossy too. He always tells everyone what to do.

Icon_Thomas

Thomas

It's true, and sometimes he's a bit selfish. He often puts himself first.

Icon_Business Woman

Jenny

Yeah, it would be nice if he showed more consideration for others.

Icon_Thomas

Thomas

It can be tough working with someone like that.

QUESTION

Why does she think John is bossy?

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.



  1. Why do they like working with Shelly?

  1. When will the meeting start?

  1. Why does the woman think the new staff can handle the job?

🗣 Speaking Exercise

Direction: Describe your boss and your colleague using the adjectives that you learned. Use at least two adjectives for each. Then, explain your answers.

Positive Adjectives to Describe Someone

OrganizedConsistentWell-dressedPoliteEasygoing
CollaborativeResourcefulHardworkingTech-savvyFlexible

Negative Adjectives to Describe Someone

ImpatientDishonestRudeBoastfulCareless
BossyGrumpySelfishArrogantNarrow-minded

I. Describe your boss.


II. Describe your colleague.