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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Confident
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
Meaning:
Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities.
- She is confident when giving presentations at work.
Point out
/pɔɪnt aʊt/
Meaning:
To mention something so others notice it.
- My teacher pointed out that I need to be more focused.
Impatient
/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
Meaning:
Easily annoyed when something takes too long.
- I get impatient when people talk slowly.
Work on
/wɜːrk ɒn/
Meaning:
To try to improve or develop something.
- I'm working on becoming a better listener.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Lisa and Tom are talking after a job interview workshop.
Lisa
So, Lisa, what did you say was your biggest strength?
Tom
I said I’m very organized and good at meeting deadlines.
Lisa
That’s great. I said I’m confident speaking in public.
Tom
Nice! Did they ask about your weaknesses?
Lisa
Yes, I told them I’m a bit impatient, but I’m working on it.
Tom
I pointed out that I sometimes avoid asking for help.
Lisa
It’s good that you’re honest.
Tom
Thanks! I think knowing your strengths and weaknesses helps you grow.
QUESTIONS
1. What strength did Lisa mention?
2. What weakness did Tom talk about?
3. What phrasal verb did Lisa use when talking about her weakness?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Gerunds/Infinitives Questions
Fill in the blanks with the correct form (gerund or infinitive) of the verb.
1. I’m working on __________ (improve) my time management skills.
2. She pointed out that __________ (ask) for help is important.
3. Tom said he is confident __________ (speak) in public.
4. Lisa avoids __________ (talk) about her weaknesses.
5. It’s good to try __________ (learn) from your mistakes.
Vocabulary Questions
Choose the best answer:
1. If you are organized, you:
a) Finish work late
b) Plan and manage tasks well
c) Avoid doing work
d) Get impatient easily
2. What does impatient mean?
a) Being calm when waiting
b) Easily annoyed when something takes too long
c) Always happy
d) Good at planning
3. When someone points out something, they:
a) Hide information
b) Mention something so others notice it
c) Ignore a problem
d) Finish a task quickly
4. To work on something means:
a) To avoid it
b) To try to improve it
c) To finish it quickly
d) To forget about it
5. If you are confident, you:
a) Feel unsure of yourself
b) Feel sure about your abilities
c) Never speak in public
d) Avoid hard work
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What do you think is your greatest personal strength?
2. Is it easy or difficult for you to talk about your weaknesses? Why?
3. Have you ever worked hard to change a weakness?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Why is it important to know your personal strengths and weaknesses?
2. What is one strength that helps you in your daily life?
3. What is a weakness you’ve had to overcome, and how did you do it?
4. Do you think people should focus more on improving weaknesses or building strengths?
5. How can you find out what your strengths really are?
6. Do you agree that being too confident can become a weakness? Why or why not?
7. How do strengths and weaknesses affect team projects?
8. Should you mention your weaknesses in a job interview? Why or why not?
9. What is one weakness that is also sometimes seen as a strength?
10. How do cultural differences affect the way people talk about strengths and weaknesses?
