The Power of Introverts

Have you always sought out quiet places where you can experience the joy of deep conversation or study and focus. Have you also benefited from the buzz of conferences and family gatherings, though you seek time alone afterward to recover. If yes, you might be wondering whether you are an introvert or an extrovert.

In recent decades, a great deal of research has validated the five-factor model of personality. Often referred to as the Big Five, it breaks human personality into five broad traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism (Larsen et al., 2017; Cooper, 2021).

Studies have shown extraversion (also spelled extroversion) to be incredibly impactful, influencing how we handle various situations, particularly social ones. 

Recognising the characteristics

Play the game 

1. Each of the 2 teams takes up a role: Introverts, Extroverts

2. Collect the strips of paper with the characteristics that match your role

3.  Now collaborate with the other team to create pairs of opposites

4. Together, match the pairs with the situations they apply 

Are people only the one or the other?

You have 3 minutes to find the answer in this website.

Then play the game with the following Vocabulary

Stand back to back. Raise one finger if the definition you hear is right, 2 if its wrong. Turn around. If both have a correct answer, dance the "Silly Dance". If only one or no one has dance the "Yes, I'm learning dance".

Personality Traits

1. Lone wolf

2. Social butterfly

3. Wallflower

4. Life and soul of the party

5. Cold fish

6. Chatterbox

7. Go-getter

8. Tough cookie

9. Happy camper

10. Party animal

Can an introvert be a good leader?

What is your opinion?  What factors can an introvert bring to the table that are favourable to leading people?

Here is a video with Simon Sinec on this:

Now, another game to practice grammar

1. Decide whether for this game you will be an I or and E

2. Tell a story that happerned to you incorporating the characteristics that match with that role.

3. Others have to decide whether this is a Truth or a Lie.

Use Past Tenses. Start with Present PerfectQ. Others reply asking details in S. Past/ Past Perfect, etc. 

I have spoken to a Romanian person although I do not speak Romanian.

When did you meet this person?

4. You can ask up to 7 questions before you guess. The person who fools most people is the winner and gets free coffee!

Column B – Definitions

A. Someone who enjoys being with others and is very outgoing
B. A person who is quiet or shy, especially in social gatherings
C. A person who prefers to spend time alone
D. Someone who is always cheerful and content
E. A person who is emotionally distant or not very expressive
F. Someone who talks a lot
G. A highly energetic and goal-oriented person
H. The most lively and sociable person in a group
I. A person who enjoys parties and nightlife
J. Someone mentally strong and not easily discouraged

Mental Health tips in a stressed world

 How often do you feel stressed at work compared to when you are relaxed?

What do you think are your personal triggers? 

What are the effects of stress at work? 

What are some mental health tips? 

Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Practice

GAME - The desert island

Imagine you are on a cruise in the Caribbean sea and the boat has started to sink. You can only save 6 items. Be careful! The island has fresh water and coconuts but it can take weeks before another vessel comes by to rescue you!

1. Chose 6 items. Think why they are important

2. In groups, Agree on six. Discuss with arguments using some of the vocabulary in the previous activity.

3. Present to the class