Personality Types
This B2 lesson introduces students to the Myers-Briggs personality system and gets them talking about what makes people different. They learn eight key terms like “introvert,” “extrovert,” and “intuition,” watch a short video explaining the 16 personality types, and discuss whether tests like these actually tell us anything useful. The activities mix vocabulary practice with personal reflection and debate.
Lesson overview
- Learn eight vocabulary terms related to personality traits and psychological preferences
- Watch a video explaining the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and its four-letter system
- Discuss whether personality is fixed or changeable and how it affects relationships
- Practice describing your own personality and debating the usefulness of personality tests
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| Level | Vocabulary | Video Length | Lesson Time |
| B2 / Upper-Intermediate | 8 words | 3:33 min | 60 min |
Vocabulary
- preference
- observe
- introvert
- extrovert
- sensing
- intuition
- judging
- perceiving
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary match
- Preview Discussion
- Video (part 1)
- Questions
- Video (part 1)
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary practice
- Speaking
- Homework
Begin with the lead-in word cloud. Students pick three words that describe them and explain their choices to a partner. This gets everyone talking right away and shows you what personality vocabulary they already know. After pairs share, open it up and ask a few students which words their partner chose. Then move through the four follow-up questions. The one about personality changing depending on who you’re with usually sparks good conversation because most students recognize this in themselves.
The vocabulary matching is straightforward, but check that students understand the difference between “judging” and “perceiving” since those words don’t mean what students expect in this context. The preview discussion prepares them for the video. Most students have heard friends mention personality types online, so this taps into that familiarity. Play the first part of the video and have students answer the five questions. They might need to watch it twice since the content moves fast and includes a lot of terminology.
The second part of the video focuses on J versus P types. After students watch, they complete the multiple-choice comprehension questions. These check whether they caught the main differences between the two preferences. The vocabulary practice exercise ties everything together. Students fill in blanks using all eight target words, which reinforces the concepts from the video in a new context.
End with the speaking questions and homework. The discussion works well in small groups since the questions are personal. Students debate whether personality tests are useful, whether different types can get along, and whether their personality changes in English. For homework, students take the actual Myers-Briggs test online and bring their four-letter result to the next class. This sets up a great warm-up for your next lesson where everyone shares and reacts to their results.
