IELTS Speaking: Personality Vocabulary

How would you describe yourself?
In which ways are you similar to your friends?
Are you similar or different to your brother(s)/sister(s)?
Describe a teacher you once had who you enjoyed being taught by. You should say

Who this person was

When they were your teacher

Which subject they taught you

and describe what it was about their character that you liked.

Which personal qualities do you think we most want to pass on to our children?
Which characteristics do you think are the least appealing in a person?
Which personality types do you think are less likely to suffer from stress or anxiety?

These are all questions that you could hear in a speaking test. How to answer them is of course up to you, but I would consider trying to put some of these words or phrases into your answer.

The life and soul of the party = A fun person, who is the centre of activity

“I wish I was the life and soul of the party, but I find myself just trying to stay in the background.”

Bend over backwards = When you try very hard to help someone

“I bend over backwards for my students, but I don’t know if they appreciate it.”

Broad-minded = Someone who is prepared to accept other views or behaviour

“I think I am broad-minded, but sometimes I just don’t understand why people do what they do.”

Easy-going / Laid back = You are relaxed and it is not easy to make you worried.

“Some students are far too easy going when exams are coming up.”

Extrovert = Someone with a lot of energy, and likes to be with other people

“Having an extrovert or two in class makes time go by much quicker.”

Fair-minded = When you treat everyone equally

“Being fair-minded is a lot easier to say than it is to do.”

Good company = When you are enjoyable to socialise with

“I think I am good company, people always want me to go out with them.”

Introvert = The opposite of an extrovert, someone who is shy

“Introverts need a bit more pushing when they are studying English.”

Lose one’s temper = When you suddenly become angry

“I lost my temper, when he kept playing games on his phone in class.”

Narrow minded = The opposite of ‘broad-minded’ you are not open to other points of view

Painfully shy = You are very shy, and it stops you being able to do what you need to do

“I am painfully shy sometimes, and it is holding me back.”

Reserved = shy

“They say English men are reserved, but I don’t think that is true.”

Self-assured = Confident

“Some people are so self-assured, but I don’t know where they get it from.”

Self-confident = When you believe in your ability or knowledge

“When it comes to teaching I am self-confident, but outside of that I become painfully shy.”

Thick-skinned = When you are not easily affected by criticism

“I wish I was more thick-skinned, but the criticism gets to me.”

Two-faced = Someone who says one thing to your face, and another thing when you are not there. They are not honest or sincere.

“She is so two-faced, always gossiping about everyone.”

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