How to Describe Your Personality in English
I LOVE talking about personalities! It’s so fun to understand people, how they work, and what makes them unique. And today the focus is you! What makes you you?
Whether you use English professionally or for your daily life, knowing how to describe a person or talk about traits is essential.
For example, did you know it’s common to hear this question at a job interview in English: How would you describe yourself?
Do you know how you would answer that question? This question is looking for information about your personality, how you work, what it might be like for others to work with you, and your common behaviors or responses.
Or what if you and I were just chatting and I asked, “So, tell me, what are your colleagues like?”
Again, what would you say? I’m looking for information about your colleagues – who they are, what they’re like… their personalities.
So let’s find out how YOU would answer those questions and make sure you’re prepared for your next English conversation on this topic.
(Note: This topic is an enormous in English. This is the first lesson in a series on how to talk about personality traits (the good and bad) plus personal characteristics. Be sure to watch for the next lesson on this topic.)
Sentence Starters for Conversations on Personality in English
Whether you have to answer “How would you describe yourself?” in a job interview in English (yes! It’s a common question) or you’re simply chatting with friends, here are common ways to start a sentence when talking about personality traits or characteristics.
- I would say that I’m/she’s/he’s… (Example: I would say that she’s quite open-minded.)
- Some would say I’m/she’s/he’s… but I think that… (Example: Some would say he’s rather strict but I think he just wants to be in control and it keeps everyone organized.)
- I’m a… (Example: I’m a goal-oriented person.)
- I have … (Example: I have a great sense for what other people really need or want, which helps me in my sales position.)
- I’d describe myself/her/him as … (Example: I’d describe myself as a problem-solver.)
- I guess I’m… (Example: I guess I’m pretty reserved at work.)
- I would like to think that I’m… (Example: I’d like to think that I’m very sociable.)
Using Qualifiers When Talking about Personality in English
Qualifiers help us to show the degree to which something is true or how strong it is. For example, is your best from really quiet or a bit quiet? The qualifiers help us show how strong the adjective quiet is.
A qualifier always comes before an adjective or adverb. Here are some examples when talking about personality traits:
- very
- quite
- rather
- somewhat
- so
- just
- fairly
- really
- pretty
- a bit
- a little
- a (whole) lot
- kind of
- sort of
Examples:
- He’s fairly quiet at work.
- She’s pretty studious. She’ll definitely do well on her final exams.
- I’m sort of moody, especially when I’m hungry. To be honest, I can get a bit hangry.*
*hangry (adjective) – a slang word used to describe someone who is so hungry that they become angry or irritable.
Advanced English Vocabulary for Describing Your Personality
Review the four stories below to learn real-life English vocabulary, expressions, and phrasal verbs used by native speakers to describes one’s personality.
Each person has answered the question: How would you describe yourself to someone you just met?
Story One
I guess the most important or the most obvious thing about me is I’m a bit of an introvert. I mean, I’m always the wallflower. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like being around people. I actually love it. I thrive on deep conversations where I feel a strong connection with someone. And I’d like to think I’m a good listener and a good conversationalist. Maybe it’s because I don’t like to talk about myself so I’m always asking others questions about themselves.
- Introvert. An introvert (noun) is a person who doesn’t find it easy to talk to others or someone who needs time alone to re-energize; someone who is often viewed as shy or reserved. The opposite would be an extrovert. An extrovert is easily social and gets energy from spending time with other people.
- Wallflower. A wallflower (noun) is a person who is shy; someone who often sits or stands away from the center of attention at a party; someone who is solitary.
- Thrive. To thrive (verb) is to prosper or be successful. Synonyms include to flourish, to grow, to prosper, to shine, or to succeed.
- Conversationalist. A conversationalist (noun) is someone who enjoys and/or contributes to a good conversation; someone who is interested in conversations. The opposite is someone who talks too much – in a way that is inappropriate or annoying. A person like this might be described as a bigmouth, windbag, or gossip. Note: these are all very negative and informal ways to describe someone.
Story Two
Oh, that’s easy. I’m super loyal, determined, and goal-driven. I’ll do almost anything to get what I want. I suppose a lot of people would say I’m stubborn, but I prefer to see the positive – I’ll always find a way or a solution. That’s not only true for me but for my friends and family as well. I’ll do anything to help them out.
- Determined. Determined (adjective) means someone who has reached a decision and is resolved to that decision. Synonyms include driven, steadfast, purposeful, persistent, resolved, or stubborn. Note: stubborn has a slightly negative feeling to it and assumes someone is inflexible.
- Goal-driven. Goal-driven or, more often, goal-oriented (adjective) means someone focused and motivated by goals; someone who is compelled to reach their goals.
- Stubborn. Stubborn (adjective) is similar to determined but with a more negative connotation, it assumes someone is inflexible or unwilling to change. Synonyms include rigid, unyielding, obstinate, or headstrong. Antonyms include agreeable, amenable, flexible.
- Help someone out. To help (someone) out is a phrasal verb that means to do something so another’s task or job is easier.
Story Three
I’d say I’m pretty easy-going and social. I love to crack jokes, to make people laugh. At work, I’m the guy that gets along with everyone. And I feel good knowing other people are comfortable around me. The downside of being that guy – the life of the party guy – is that people think I can’t be serious. I’m afraid my boss might think that actually. But when I need to, I can be very focused.
- Easy-going. Easy-going (adjective) means relaxed and casual. Synonyms include laid-back, easy-go-lucky, low-pressure, or mellow. Antonyms include rigid, strict, high-strung, or uptight.
- Crack jokes. To crack a joke is a collocation that means to tell a sudden or striking joke
- Get along. To get along is a phrasal verb that means to be or to remain on friendly terms with someone.
- Life of the party. To be the life of the party is an idiom. It means a person who is lively; someone who makes events fun; someone who is at the center of attention. Related words include gregarious, social, sociable, or outgoing. The opposite might be a wallflower, which was used in the first story.
Story Four
I think others would say I’m very reliable, which I like. I do like to take care of problems and help others. And I’d also say I’m hardworking and diligent. I feel great when I complete a project at work and I know I’ve done it well. Sometimes I wish I were more of an ideas person but I guess I’m the person who will get things done.
Reliable. Reliable (adjective) means someone who can be expected to give the same result or a predicted result. Synonyms include dependable, responsible, steady, or trustworthy. Antonyms include uncertain, undependable, unreliable, or untrustworthy.
Take care of. To take care of someone or something is a phrasal verb that means to attend to or provide for the needs of someone else or something else.
Diligent. Diligent (adjective) means someone who gives steady, focused, energetic effort.
An ideas person. An ideas person is a collocation/figure of speech. It means someone who is good at thinking of new and interesting ideas. Related words include innovative, inventive, or a big-picture thinker. The opposite might be someone described as a doer, a detail-oriented person, or a process-oriented person.
If you loved this lesson, be sure to check out 23 Positive Adjectives to Describe Someone in English and Negative Adjectives Used to Describe People in English.
Now it’s your turn to try using some of this new vocabulary!
Be sure to review the meaning of anything that’s new to you and learn the associated synonyms, antonyms, or related words to provide greater variety.
For your challenge question, I’d love for you to answer:
- How would you describe yourself to someone you’ve just met?
- Or, if you’re not comfortable describing yourself, then describe a friend or colleague (without names).
Share your answers in the comments section. I look forward to hearing from you and have a fantastic Wednesday.
~ Annemarie
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I would describe myself as an ambitious, proactive, full-commited yet priotizing collaboration in working environment. Many people said that i tend to dominating a grup, so kind a overshadowing(?) not that much but mostly yes. I interest a lot about self-development, crictical thinking, and self-progression. My big goal this year to have huge progression of my english, especially listening & speaking in daily needs. Hopefully i can achieve it!
I’m a little bit shy person when I introduce to new people. After some time my real friends describe my talkative. I’d like to think myself trustworthy. I’m really quite and focused at work. I can get along with everyone if they do not annoy me 🙂 I keep up the change and innovation for the continuous success
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I am hossein. I am into learning English and I would like to speak fluently but I don’t have a partner to speak with. Can you help me?
Thanks a lot.
Hi, Annemarie. Thank you for your lesson. It was very useful for me. When it comes to describing myself I always wonder what to say. It is hard for me. But I’ll try. So, I would say that I resemble the person from story 3. Some would say that I’m a big stubborn but I think that I’m just goal-driven and diligent. I set a goal and follow it, sometimes whatever it takes (that is a negative trait of my character) and that hinders me from being flexible. I also would like to think that I’m sociable person because I… Read more »
I would say that I am a honest and straightforward person. I don’s hesitate to say it out when something bothering me. This is the best way to keep away from drama and make things simple. With me, the honest conversation is crucial and more valuable than sugarcoating the truth. Pretending everything is okay and moving on while there is still unfinished business just doesn’t work for me. However, I may hurt other people’s feeling because I may criticize about people right in front of them. Additional, I am pretty hot-temper person that may make it worse.
That’s a good question ! It’s always hard to talk about yourself because sometimes you could come out as a bit arrogant, selfish or too humble ! I would say that I’m a sociable, easygoing and talkative person. I am very curious about others cultures and I enjoy listen and learn and take care of other people . My desire to partecipate and to jump in to , however could be misunderstood but knowing my behaviour people recognize me to reliable and hard working. I am sciable but quite reserved. I don’t like waste my time in rumours and gossip… Read more »
weaks points – sociable
I’m the kind of flexible person.I really fond of talking with people when we know well each other. With stranger, I rather shy to talk with them. But before 1 week we met,I get along with these people and become a talkative person.At work,I get along with everyone and they love me.
Hi I´ll try to bit concise. First I´m a hard worker. I´ve needed it in my life and my profession, I like my task well done at work and in my personal life. In consequence, I have to be persistent, on the order hand I,m pretty patient, you can get everything step by step . These first skills are extremely important when you have difficult work to do. In another way of situations, I`m talkative but a good listener too, I, a bit extrovert and a little bit crack jokes. To finish I have one challenge, sometimes I can be… Read more »
I am bit of an introvert.but I like to share my experience with others I am a good listener and a good adviser too whenever I find someone in hard times or going in a wrong path I always gave them my bitterful experience as an example so the other person will never go through these kind of horrible situations that I faced so it isn’t wrong to share your story for the betterment of someone and I find this a really very and unique and good act of mine ..
Hi Maria. Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your experience with us! Being an introvert has lots of advantages. Introverts are generally better listeners, they cultivate deep connections with people, and they are more independent. Did you know that many of today’s most successful people are introverts, such as J.K. Rowling, Steven Spielberg, and Mark Zuckerberg? And according to what you said, I have no doubt you’re a good friend who can support at the right moment and give useful pieces of advice.
This is a difficult task, but I will try to be accurate. I consider myself an easy-going and reliable person. I think, others would say that I’m confident, hardworking and diligent. I’m a problem-solver and goal-oriented person. I’m not afraid of s, they are part of today’s world, so we have to get used to it. I ‘d like to brainstorm ideas and solutions, I don’t like to waste time, so before acting I try to evaluate and plan what to do, so the work comes out well done.
*I’m not afraid of changes, they are part of today’s world, so we have to get used to it.
I guess I always alter my personality based on the situation, staying with my close friends, I would say I am pretty sociable, because I quite enjoy being with them and sharing each other’s funny stories, but my reaction will be totally different when I meet strangers, I prefer to watch them, listen more instead of voicing my ideas!
Hi Candice, thanks for sharing. That sounds similar to me. I’m an introvert so I often prefer to watch and listen, especially in large groups. But with friends I can relax and feel more open. Great job explaining some of your personality!
Hi u r the best
I would say that I’m a bit of an introvert. I feel a little scared to start a conversation with new people. I guess I’m pretty easy-going and low-pressure person because my friend often share their secrets with me . I also would like to think that I’m a good listener for my children . We always stick together and I can’t find time for myself. Thank you .
I really wanted to start with my talkative featutre. but some people can argue as the reason of their first impression on me. Because, I cannot easily get on well with every people at once. But after tieing the close relationship wiht them, people change their negative thinging about me. Honestly saying I’m famous as an chatty girl within my friends. Besides a good joke cracker. Sometimes I prefer to stay alone. In such situations peolpe who doesn’t have an idea about me, may describer me as an alone wolf. But it’s just for overcoming all my problems and for… Read more »
What an honest and colorful description Malika! It sounds like you are an interesting mix of traits and that you also have a really busy life. You mention your sense of humor, rather than saying ‘a good joke cracker’ we are more likely to say ‘I love to make/crack jokes’ or ‘I have a good sense of humor’. When you talk about the type of teacher you are, do you mean you have to be strict? Us teachers sometimes need to set clear boundaries in order to help our students reach their potential, don’t we? I am really interested to… Read more »
Hello Kelly! The first of all I want you to recieve my warmest gratefullness for your attention. While reading your feedback I recognized some of mistakes. Especially, “a sense of humor” was the great vocabulary for me. I wanted to describe myself as a very demanding teacher with the following sentence. “I have to be very srtingfed teacher in order to make them improving their knowledge”. But it seems to me that I’ve failed while choosing the word “srtinged”… Besides, while describing me as mother also I wanted to mean demanding mother. So, during your reply you used the term… Read more »
Hi again Malika, I am so glad you take your learning so seriously! Us teachers tend to do that! So, when I said ‘fabulous language’ I definitely meant that you used some very good words in your description. When talking about being a teacher who uses a lot of rules and clear boundaries you can use the word ‘strict’. I think you might be thinking of the word ‘stringent’ which also means strict, but when describing a person it does not sound so pleasant, so I think ‘strict’ is a better choice. Or you can simply say – I have… Read more »
I’m open-minded and I’m not afraid of changes, so you can easily call me an ideas person. I believe that there are no wrong ideas and questions, but it’s wrong to not ask and try new things. Yes, you can fail but only who doesn’t try doesn’t fail, right? I think I’m very reliable and you can definitely count on me. I always try to give my best to achieve my (or/and the company) goals. I’m positive and always smiling, I don’t like to gossip and fight about work issues that can be resolved discussing the pros and cons. I… Read more »
Hi Fiore. You did a fantastic job on the description of yourself. All traits you mentioned are superb for being a good friend. And I really love this sentence: If I make a mistake, I’m not afraid to admit it and to ask for help. Admitting our mistakes enables us to build better relationships and allows us to take responsibility for our lives. Thank you for sharing.
I would like to describe myself as a affectionate, sympathetic and industrious person. I am a bit of sensitive but I try to control and try to be more thick – skinned. I am also kind of introvert and reliable person. I am not gregarious but I have many long term friends who I really care about. And I love the way I am now.
Chi, you did a lovely job on this description. I especially love this sentence ‘I am not gregarious but I have many long term friends who I really care about’. Well done on perfect use of grammar there! When we use the adjective ‘sensitive’ we don’t use the preposition ‘of’ So instead we would simply say – I’m a bit sensitive. Great use of thick-skinned too! Thanks for sharing!
Describe my self-Am ambitious & goals-driven I do almost everything to get what I want.
l suppose people call me stubborn but I see positive. always find a way or a solution.
-Am a good listener and conversationalist I can contribute in conversation but not to much talk
-I thrive conversation when I feel connected with someone.
-I have a sense for others really want that helps my sales position.
-am a bit boss I give orders task to be done
Hi Hawaa,
What a great list! I particularly like the way you focus on the positive side of being stubborn. I’m stubborn too, but I think it can be a strength. 🙂
One thing. It looks like there’s a little word missing here: “I thrive _____ conversation when I feel…” –> What do you think you should add?
I would say that I’m very reliable. I am a bit of an introvert but I don’t see it as a negative trait because being an introvert has made me a good listener. I like to listen to other’s stories or life experiences. At my job, I get along pretty good with my co-workers and managers. I would like to think that I am a problem solver. When I found myself in a stressful situation I try not to panic but act as if I wasn’t stressed at all. I would say that I am the kind of person that… Read more »
What a fantastic description of yourself, Nisey. You’ve done a nice job using some of the new vocabulary in the less and I like your use of ‘a bit of’ to qualify or soften the use of introvert. 🙂 And your use of, ‘I would like to think…” Really great work here.
I would describe myself as a goal-driven. I am result-oriented. I’d like to break a big goal down into small goals and trace the achievement of them daily. Every day I make a to-do list. When I finish a project I feel great. I’m not bossy at work, but I’m serious. I have a positive perspective, but I’ a risk-averse person, so I try to recognise all risks and determine risk-responses for them. I would say I’m a hardworking and diligent guy, but flexible, so if my boss changes the program, I align myself with the new circumstances and rearrange… Read more »
Great job using some of the key language from this lesson, Ahmad. I like this in particular, “I like to break a big goal down into small goals…” Good work with the phrasal verb ‘break down’ there.
I would like to describe myself.I am a friendly person.I really enjoying meeting and working with a lot of different people.I love talking to people whom i am familiar with.I will do anything to help people and I would say I am hardworking and diligent.I like to complete whatever task assigned to me
Hi Vidhu,
Thanks for sharing and good job with some of the vocabulary from the lesson.
Let’s fix one sentence: “I really enjoying meeting…” –> Is there anything you should change here? Why?
I never good at describing myself, so here we go.. I am somehow an introvert person. It took me a long time to get along with people, but when I feel comfortable with someone, I could be so hilarious. I also a very diligent and hardworking person. I like to complete whatever task assigned to me. Something that I don’t like about my self is I often procrastinate things. I know I need to get over it soon. I would say that I’m an easy going person, but once again, not to everyone. I value precious thing so much. Some… Read more »
I love this, Richa! Nice job. Like you, I’m also an introvert. I can be very shy with people I don’t know, but I think I’m funny and full of energy with people I’m close to. 🙂 You’ve done a wonderful job using language from the lesson to describe yourself.
But because she is good. listener she has determination and great corversanationalis always people they say she is stubborn ,always is looking for solutation to find up to help colleagues and family as well will do anything to help them out ,she is pretty easy going and social guy and ,she loves to know each other even though if an introvert sometimes she loves to crack jokes to make people laugh also she gets a long with every one she attempt to make coffitable around her, but people wondering She is not serious to focus to her task but in… Read more »
Hi Munira,
Are you describing one of your friends here? You’ve used some really wonderful vocabulary here to describe here, including key words from the lesson. One note: be careful using the word “guy” which is only used for men, not women. 🙂
I would like to discribe myself I am so thrilled to get confident English to Sapport me it’s helpful.
always I need to put effort and ditermination to rich my goal.
for this lesson is not easy for me to explain, but I will try my best.
Yesterday I went to meet my colleagues one of them she was an introvert , but she doesn’t mean
She don’t like to mingle with them ,may be she don’t want to annoy someone of them that’s why
She is staying wallflower.
hi annemarie,i get the examples awosem..i would say i am commited and deligent.i usually want to be a background of radical changes and ideas.
Great examples of how you might describe yourself, Beza. 🙂 I like your use of diligent.
Hi Annemarie, This question is a difficult question in my opinion when I was have no idea to answer it. In my mind, I just don’t want to share my personal stories to stranger or someone who meet you in first time. And I need time quite long to answer it. Even the opponent ask me further question, what do i like to do in my free time. Then I tried to find suitable answer or sentences describe my self. And know I would answer this question as: I am a kind of shy but easy going person. I am… Read more »
A wonderful answer, Eko. And it’s totally normal that you may not feel comfortable sharing this information with a stranger. But if you’ve started to get to know someone and you are becoming friends, this is a great way to describe yourself. 🙂
I know these are quite old lessons. Since I join your program recently, I want to make most of these challenges for improving my speaking and writing skills as well. 1.I describe myself being a both of introvert and wallflower. I get nervous when so many people are around. I do want to open up and mingle with people who I can easily connect with and become a conversationalist in the future. Of course not the opposite way! 2.Recently, at an event, I met one woman who is a Software Engineer by profession. She started a new career program for… Read more »
Hi Annemarie, I am a third-year student of BS CS. I think I am a bit introvert, but that does not mean that I do not like hanging out with people. On the contrary, I love talking to people whom I am familiar with. My friends would say that I am very talkative but that’s just my appreciation for them. I tend to think that I am very good at sports, especially basketball because I was the captain of my hostel team for 3 consecutive years and led my hostel to a championship in my last year at the boarding… Read more »
Annamie, Hi I’m regina, I’m grateful that I found confident english.com while using my phone. I would like to describe myself a very hardworking person because whenever I want something I’m always determined to get it even if it takes me a long time and lots of effort . I’m also bit shy to those people I’m not familiar with but I’m also friendly and open to anyone who approached me. I’m also very preserved at work because I’m focussing on job to be done on time but it doeasn’t mean I’m not easy to go with others. I can… Read more »
Hi Regina,
Thanks so much for sharing your description! You’ve done a great job using some of the language and vocabulary from the lesson. I think you meant to say, “I’m also very reserved at work…” I’m the same way. 🙂
I’m very happy to know you find my lessons helpful to you.
Hey Annemarie,
I’ve say I’m very easy-going and I love making new friends. I’m student of BS second semester. I want to speak English confidently and only your lessons are quite helpful to speak confidently so I’m very thankful to you.
Hi Dania,
I’m thrilled that my lessons are so helpful to you! I’m certain your easy-going nature makes it easy to make friends. Thanks so much for your comments and great work with the adjectives. 🙂
Hi my name is Amrit from Nepal. I can’t thank you enough for this knowledge which you have shared in this website. I also like to thank this technology which had connected us and provides the environment to exchange our ideas. I’m always wanted to explore my English language abilities but honestly there is a lack of confident within myself. Finally, I decided to come over from it and I believe the author of this article will help me out .
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and ideas with us.
Hello Anne Marie,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. Its great startup by you.
My name is Tarun. I would describe myself as an (be such a reliable soul that people crave your positive vibes).
I’m from India. Right now i’m doing my internship and prepare for interviews with the help of your classes.
Hi Tarun,
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my lessons. I wish you much success as you prepare for interviews!
Hi Anne,
I am veery friendly and helpful person, but when I speake English I am very introvert person
Hi Suga,
Introverts can still be very friendly and helpful! 🙂
Hey Annemarie
I would like to say thank u for being beside us and make us confidant with English!
I would say that I’m pharmacy student, Ambitious, optimistic and I love self-learning.
Annemarie, I’m glad to see you. My name is Tetsuo. When I got your kind message, I was called a way of telling of “Love Story” to mind. I’m poor and old. I love Mozart and Nietzsche and Rilke. I’m reticent and shy Japanese living in Japan. I’ve not have English circumstances around my liffe. But I’ve liked English. My best hope is to be able to listen to native speaker’s conversation. I have no confident to continue recieving your service, but I try to do my best. Thanks for you sincerely and with good intentions. (So sorry for my… Read more »
Namste(Indian way to say hello) Annemarie
I am Niharika from india.Your videos are very helpful for me.I want to do comment on your videos before only but I was nervous and unconfident about my English.But because of your humbleness behaviour I thought I should comment and also I would like to say that u are very easy going person and good teacher.I am very excited to watch your more videos and taking part in conversation.
Most unique and lovely thing is that u always give reply on each and every person’s comment that makes u different from other online teachers😍😊
Hello Niharika,
I’m so happy to have you comment. And I’m proud of you for using your courage to do it. Thank you for your kind comments and for letting me know my lessons are useful to you. I’m thrilled to hear that. I wish you continued success and confidence in your English.
Hello Annemarie, I want to say you that this topic about ¨How to describe your personality¨ is excellent!!. It helps me to understand the vocabulary about of personality more easily. All my life I have had difficult to talk about myself, but in this moment I’m trying to do it. I’m a bit introvert, however, I like being sociable because I hate to be a solitary person. I consider that I’m determined, a hardworking and diligent. I prefer to see the positive side of the things and to find a reasonable solution when there are difficulties in a hard situation.… Read more »
Hello Virgina,
Awesome! I’m thrilled to know you enjoyed the lesson. And it seems like you’ve found a lot of useful language for describing yourself! I’m so glad. Just for a challenge, you said that you prefer to see the positive side – so, what adjective could you use to describe yourself?
Hi/Hello,Annemarie 🙂
Hi… I don’t know how to start but…The topic,how to describe your personality in English,it really helped me.i get more ideas, how to describe myself.
I’m talkative,to whom I know or to who I get comfortable to talk.
I’m also wallflower,sensitive, emotional,… etc.
I like peace in the surrounding etc
🙂 finally, I want to say that, “How to describe your personality in English?” is surperb,excellent:-)
THANK YOU
Hello Laximi,
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m happy to know this lesson was helpful to you and that you’ve learned some new ways to describe yourself in English. Well done!
Hi Al, I found this topic very interesting thus decided to join 🙂 My name is Kasia and I’m from Poland. I believe the most obvious thing about me is I’m an outgoing and extremely social person. I just love meeting people nevertheles I don’t belong to talkative personalities. I would describe myself as a pretty energetic girl. My friends say I am a good listener once I really pay attention to someone’s story and ask adequate questions. I would also say I’m a goal oriented person, which helps in both my personal and proffesional life. There is always a… Read more »
Hi Kasia,
Welcome to my Confident English Community and thank you for sharing your answer with some of the key vocabulary from this lesson. Very well done! I love your attitude that there is always a solution. I completely agree. 🙂
I’m highly reliable and determined who thrive to be successful in all the endeavors. I’m an introvert and capable of taking care of problematic situations. My diligence helps me build a strong character each passing day.
Hello Indra,
Thank you for your comment and great job using some of the vocabulary from this lesson. It sounds like you have a great understanding of who you are and how to describe yourself.
Hi Annemarie,
I’m Fatimah from Ghana.
I would like to say am an easy going person but can be kind of difficult at times. I’m a bit introvert. I can be very moody when I’m unhappy. My friends sometimes say I like frowning. I am very determined. I love office works.I’m a pretty sociable and I love making new friends.
Wonderful, Fatimah. Thank you for sharing. It looks like you found many useful adjectives for how to describe yourself! That’s great.
Hi Annemarie How are you My name is afajal khan i from india Well first of all i would like say thank you so much for giving me such amazing online web portal for improving our English knowledge day by day as well as i want to tell u some my weakness my English communication is very weak while i am going talk someone or somewhere i feel very nourbus and hasitate So can u help me my improveing English language so that i can easily understood. I hope u will get better advicefor me Thank you so much Have… Read more »
Hello,
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad you found this lesson useful to you. Every Wednesday I share a new lesson here to help boost your English skills, advance your vocabulary, and build confidence.
Hi Anemarie! Hopefully you are fine and enjoying good health.. My name is Ifra… and I m from Pakistan.. I have passed my bachelor and now I am doing masters in English Literature.. I have recently joined speak confident English group..this is my first lecture and I found this video very beneficial and useful for… if I introduce myself…I would like to think that I m a little bit shy.. I have keen interest to learn English language. But I always found myself as a confusing person while speaking… I would think I me very steadfast to my goals.. I… Read more »
Hello Ifra,
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your example. It sounds like you found this lesson very useful to you. I’m glad. The best thing you can do for your English is to work at it daily. Consistency is the most important.
Hi Annemarie, I hope it’s alright I’m commenting on all your blogposts this evening 😉 This is a nice vocabulary task – I’m going to make the other tasks about personality later tonight. I’m the one most people get along with. I easily get talkning with new people and I’ve often been told that I’m a good listener. These are the qualities that I’m most fond of. I would call myself kind of introvert anyway. I love spending time all alone or with people I’m very closed to. That’s where I regain my energy. At the university I’m quite diligent… Read more »
Hi Marie, I love seeing all your comments!! It’s wonderful. I thought it was interesting that you said it’s easy for you to talk with new people but you’re also an introvert. I think that is actually very common but most people assume introverts are shy. I’m also an introvert and I also love talking to people. However, I can only do it for short periods of time. 🙂 Great use of diligent (adjective) and diligence (noun). And I appreciate that you can an example to highlight this trait. Well done. Question: I read this sentence, “I love spending time… Read more »
Dear Annemarie, My name is Sameer, I am from India. First of all, I would like to say thank you very much for creating such a wonderful online portal where you train people and boost their confidence. I truly appreciate the passion in you towards helping people across the globe. From a long time I have been focusing on my communications skills, working hard on vocabulary and trying to imitate native English speakers. I believe, with all your free training videos I am improving very fast. I am highly motivated and experienced IT professional, currently working with an It company… Read more »
Hello Sameer,
What a kind, thoughtful comment – thank you! I’m so glad you’ve found my lessons helpful to you.
You’ve done a wonderful job describing your background as well as some of the challenges your face. You’re not alone in those challenges and that is exactly why I’ve created Speak Confident English.
I would like to describe one of my colleague.She is a kind of introvert.Sometimes i reall feel her a bit bossy. She is a kind of moody person .
No doubt , she has very good communication skills but but she prefer to remain as a wallflower.
Thanks so much for sharing, Amber. And great job using vocabulary from the lesson such as introvert, bossy, moody, and wallflower.
I´d describe myself as a persistent and goal-driven person. The better things that I´ve conquered in my life is because I believe in myself, this means that I believe in my capacity of concluding tasks, challenges or whatever I´ve started. Moreover, I face everything in a positive way, and I do whatever I need to reach my goals. I’m not a low pressure or relaxed person unlike I´m quite anxious, so I always plan everything in advance to avoid any trouble. In work situations, I feel a lot of pressure and anxiety when there is a deadline for some task,… Read more »
Hi Emilia,
It’s great to hear from you and to read your description! And well done with using some of the key language from the lesson as well as some additional language for personalities that you’ve provided.
One question: “I’m not a low pressure or relaxed person unlike I’m quite anxious…” –> I wasn’t sure what you meant by using unlike here. Do you mean unlike other people?
Thanks so much for sharing!! 🙂
Hello Annemarie! Thank you for your comment! In this sentence I was trying to say on the contrary or actually. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks
Dear Annemarie My name is Poonam . I’m from India. I’d describe myself as a hardworking, super loyal & determined person. I’m pretty ambivert. I would say that i’m a very good listener & conversationalist .Maybe its because I don’t like to talk about myself so i’m always asking others questions about themselves . I’m very punctual .I hate being late or not meeting a deadline so I do my best to do everything in time . My family and friends think that i’m very reliable . and that’s it . Mam if there is any mistake please let me… Read more »
I’d describe myself as a hard-working and goal-oriented person. I like challenges which help me to improve myself and find new ways and approaches to solving the problems. Sometimes I can be a little bit moody because I am a sensitive person. I wish I were braver in some situations and less critical to myself.
Wonderful, Anna. It’s great to see you use so many key words from the lesson. And I also noticed you used “sensitive” in the correct context. I often see mistakes with this word but you’ve used it correctly here – well done!
One quick note: “…less critical to myself.” –> We use the preposition ‘of’ here. To be critical of someone or something.
Thank you for sharing your description!! ~ Annemarie
Hi, Annemarie! What an awesome lesson it is! I love it so much! I’m really looking forward to another lesson of this kind, coz describing things and people, well, that’s a huge gap in my English. You have so many adjectives!! О.о Talking about myself, I guess I’m an all-around person, if I can put it like this. What I mean is that I’m a mix of different traits and everything depends on a situation. My friends would say that I’m a laid-back person and it’s very easy to be around me. That might be true, coz I really get… Read more »
Hi Maria, I’m SO glad you loved this lesson and found it fun/useful. I definitely enjoyed writing it! And what an excellent description (with so many key words from the lesson!!). I think it’s common for many of us to be far more complex when we really start to think about who we are. It’s hard to say generally that we’re just one way or another. You asked a great question with ‘thrive.’ It is very often follow by ‘on’ but it can be also followed by with. For example, “Some indoor plants can actually thrive with very little sunlight.”… Read more »
Feed me first and let’s do the business!
10 on 10 for this line. Loved it!!
I would describe myself as an introvert , and in other situation may be a conversationalist when am in the midst of trusted friends. I love people of integrity and can not stick friends of bad character. I tend to repel and withdraw once I found a bad trait in a person. These days I try to look beyond the fault of others and try to be more accommodating as I have realized that we are not all perfect. I relax more when I am alone, am not the social type but all these I am trying to improve on… Read more »
Hello Funke,
Well done with your description, especially with words such as repel, withdraw, and accommodating. And it was great to see you use so many key words from the lesson as well.
Thank you for sharing! ~ Annemarie
If I had to describe myself to people who don’t know me very well I could express about my person and my character in this way : I’m Marco , certainly not more a young man but still Life’s lover , an optimistic person who always try to look for positive things in people who surround me , I have an easygoing attitude and an outigoing way of staying with people , and every day I wake up one of my first mission is to smile to the World and just for this reason my mantra is this :” Why… Read more »
What an optimistic perspective, Marco! And I can say this definitely seems like an accurate description of yourself! I love your daily question about facing the day with a grumpy face. It certainly is a choice we make, isn’t it?
Thank you so much for sharing! ~ Annemarie
Well… it is not to easy to describe yourself, but I will try.
I would say that I am quite determined person. I am easy-going, curious and open for new places, ideas, challenges and people. However, I would like to think that I am very reliable and try to do my best if you need my help or I have responsibility for somebody or something.
Wonderful, Yulia. Great job with the common sentences starters and using so much language from the lesson. And I think this is very true of you.
One quick note: “…and open for new places…” –> In this context, we follow open by the preposition ‘to.’ To be open to something is to be accepting of or agreeable toward something new.
Thanks for sharing your description! ~ Annemarie
I’m very helpful person. I would like to help others. You think that I’m not flexible as soon as you see me.
Hello Wit Yi Kyaw,
Thank you for sharing your description! Being helpful is such a warm, positive trait.
One question: Can you tell me what you mean by “you think that I’m not flexible?” This can be viewed negatively if someone is not flexible. Is that what you wanted to say?
Best,
Annemarie