WHAT'S INSIDE
- Real-World Context: Explore how personality traits and subtle behaviors shape first impressions in everyday social and professional situations.
- Watching & Discussion: Analyze a clip from Friends to to see what kind of first impression Chandler makes and watch street interviews to discover what people notice first when meeting someone new.
- Vocabulary Focus: Learn how to describe personality, impressions, and body language using adjectives (genuine, approachable, arrogant, etc.) and expressions like come off as… or appear to be….
- Guided Practice: Complete matching and gap-fill activities to reinforce vocabulary, discuss scenarios, and describe how people come across in everyday interactions.
- Personal Reflection: Participate in reflective discussions about your own personality, first impressions, and the traits you value or dislike in others.
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