Grammar
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form of the verb in the brackets:
"She thanked them for (give) her so much support after the accident."
"She thanked them for having given/giving her so much support after the accident."
Which personality type is competitive and assertive?
Dominance
What's the expression that means 'to help and protect someone who is younger or less experienced than you are'?
take someone under one's wing
Pronounce this word: debt
[det]
Talk about a time something awoke long-forgotten memories in you.
Student's own answer. (+100 more points for using other target vocabulary, such as evoke, vivid, sentimental, etc.)
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form of the verb in the brackets:
After (say) our goodbyes at the airport, I got into a taxi.
After having said our goodbyes at the airport, I got into a taxi.
Imagine that you have to build rapport with an influence type of a person. Come up with an idea what this person could be like and make a few sentences you could tell them, using:
I find your (work/ideas) on (the topic) fascinating!
It’s interesting that we both (know/like) …
Student's own answer
Complete the sentence, so that it makes sense:
"I didn’t think much of him to begin with. My first impression was that he was a bit ________"
"I didn’t think much of him to begin with. My first impression was that he was a bit distant/cold/indifferent/strange/unfriendly/unpleasant/rude/...."
Pronounce this word: chaos
[ˈkeɪɑːs]
Last week you met a super nice and quirky person: they're a steel drum musician, they volunteer in animal shelters and they're a very successful investor, who donates half of their revenue to charity. You'd like to meet with them again and are mulling over ideas for what you should text them.
Share with the group what you'll include in your text.
Student's own answer.
(+200 more points for following the structure:
1 Mention the first meeting and what you talked about.
2 Explain why you would like another meeting.
3 Suggest next steps or a future meeting and ask for a response.)
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form of the verb in the brackets:
I asked her what she (do) there and if she (ever visit) Dunaújváros, the town I grew up in.
I asked her what she’d been doing there and if she’d ever visited Dunaújváros, the town I grew up in.
What are the intersections of two personality types in each case:
task-focused + logical + objective + independent
people-focused + agreeable + empathetic + collaborative
fast-paced + active + dynamic + outspoken
reflective + reliable + cautious + calm
task-focused + logical + objective + independent = dominance & conscientiousness
people-focused + agreeable + empathetic + collaborative = influence & steadiness
fast-paced + active + dynamic + outspoken = dominance & influence
reflective + reliable + cautious + calm = conscientiousness & steadiness
Use 'scrawny' in a sentence
Student's own answer
Pronounce this word: subtle
[ˈsʌt(ə)l]
Imagine you've found something precious. Picture the object, but don't name it.
Tell the group about it without naming your idea, see if they can guess.
Use some of the expressions:
feel emotionally/deeply attached to
has sentimental value for me
aesthetically pleasing
(collect things) of all shapes and sizes
a vivid/vague memory/recollection
it takes me back to
it evokes emotions/memories of
stumble across/upon
be/serve as a manifestation of
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form of the verb in the brackets:
I decided I might as well go to the supermarket, (wake up) at four.
I decided I might as well go to the supermarket, having woken up at four.
What is the function of these phrases and to which types do they better apply?
Scientific research has proven that ...
I’m not making this up. I read somewhere that …
Backing up what you say with evidence
conscientiousness
What are the three definitions of 'spare'?
i n an extra thing you keep in case you need it
ii adj not being used at the present time
iii v save somebody from pain or unpleasantness
Pronounce this word: receipt
[rɪˈsiːt]
You'll be shown an image.
Tell a story about an encounter that it features. Use our target vocabulary.
Student's own answer
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form of the verb in the brackets:
Tomorrow’s too soon. The invitation (not / arrive) by then.
Tomorrow’s too soon. The invitation won't have arrived by then.
Say what's missing:
When adapting to the ‘________’ type
• be w___, sincere and empathetic;
• show interest and c____ for them;
• be p____ even when they are slow to e____ change.
When adapting to the ‘______’ type ...
• be friendly;
• use h____;
• focus on building r_____ and commonalities;
• relate personal a_____;
• show appreciation for their ideas.
When adapting to the ‘steadiness’ type
• be warm, sincere and empathetic;
• show interest and concern for them;
• be patient even when they are slow to embrace change.
When adapting to the ‘influence’ type ...
• be friendly;
• use humour;
• focus on building rapport and commonalities;
• relate personal anecdotes;
• show appreciation for their ideas.
Complete the sentence:
"We s____ __ a c_____ and realized we have a lot in common!"
We struck up a conversation and realized we have a lot in common!
Pronounce this word: calming
[ˈkɑmɪŋ]/[ˈkɑːmɪŋ]
Think of a fictional character you'd like to meet in reality. Imagine you have met them and make up a story about the encounter. Tell your group about it as if it happened a few months ago.
Student's own answer