In today’s podcast, you’ll learn about the 9 personality types in the Enneagram test which might or might not help you understand yourself, and those around you, a bit better.
Are you a reformer, a helper, an achiever or any of the other 6 personality types? Maybe you’re a combination of more than one.

Thank you Carmen Roldan for the gift of chocolate and fig rolls! And for your suggestion for today’s podcast.
Episode on biscuits: https://inglespodcast.com/207

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I would rather / I prefer
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I’d rather + base verb (without to) – I’d rather eat pizza than cook.
I’d prefer + to + verb – I’d prefer coffee to tea.
Both mean almost the same, but “I’d rather” is more common in everyday speech

What personality traits do you like about yourself/other people? What traits annoy you in others?

The most popular personality tests include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Big Five Personality Test (or OCEAN model), the Enneagram, and the DISC assessment.

The Nine Enneagram Type Descriptions – which do you identify with, if any?

Type 1 – The Reformer
Type 1 people want to do things the right way. They like rules and order. They are responsible, organised, and honest. They sometimes feel worried if things are not perfect.

Type 2 – The Helper
Type 2 people like to help others. They are kind, caring, and generous. They feel happy when they can support friends or family. Sometimes they forget about their own needs.

Type 3 – The Achiever
Type 3 people want to succeed and be admired. They are hardworking, ambitious, and confident. They like to reach goals and be recognised. Sometimes they focus too much on success.

Type 4 – The Individualist
Type 4 people are creative and feel emotions deeply. They like to express themselves through art or writing. They often feel different from others and want to be unique.

Type 5 – The Investigator
Type 5 people like to understand the world. They are curious, thoughtful, and independent. They enjoy learning and thinking carefully before acting. Sometimes they keep their feelings private.

Type 6 – The Loyalist
Type 6 people want to feel safe and secure. They are loyal, responsible, and hardworking. They often think about what might go wrong and plan for it.

Type 7 – The Enthusiast
Type 7 people love new experiences and adventure. They are optimistic, fun, and energetic. They like trying new things and enjoy life. Sometimes they avoid problems or hard feelings.

Type 8 – The Challenger
Type 8 people are strong and confident. They are leaders and like to be in control. They protect themselves and others. Sometimes they can be direct or stubborn.

Type 9 – The Peacemaker
Type 9 people like peace and harmony. They are calm, patient, and easygoing. They avoid conflict and like to keep everyone happy. Sometimes they forget about their own needs.

Online personality test: https://www.truity.com/

Discussion

Some people say personality tests are more like entertainment than science. Do you agree or disagree?
Would you always give the same answer to every question in a personality test, or does it depend on your mood or situation at the time?
Do you think our personalities change as we get older?
Do we reveal the same aspects of our personality equally to different people we know or meet?
Do you believe multiple personality disorder (dissociative identity disorder) really exists?

…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. Which personality type are you? How would you describe yourself? How accurate do you think personality tests are?
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