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Conversation Advance · Module 9 · Unit 42

Using Strengths at Work or School

C1 Advanced Upper

Learning Objectives

In today's class, you will talk about personal strengths and weaknesses and improve your everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What is the most important lesson you have learned about yourself?
  2. How do you manage to turn a weakness into an asset?
  3. What is your preferred way to ask for and receive feedback?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Introspection

    noun

    /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/

    Meaning:The examination of one's own mental processes.

    A little introspection goes a long way in career planning.

    Real Life Tip:

    A foundational skill for personal development.

  • Asset

    noun

    /ˈæset/

    Meaning:A useful or valuable quality or skill.

    Your curiosity is a major asset to the team.

    Real Life Tip:

    A very common term for describing value.

  • Work on

    phrasal verb

    /wɜːrk ɒn/

    Meaning:To try to improve something.

    I need to work on being more patient.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used daily for self-improvement.

  • Get on the same page

    idiom

    /ɡet ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/

    Meaning:To have the same understanding or be in agreement.

    Let’s talk so we can get on the same page.

    Real Life Tip:

    A staple of professional communication.

  • Ace

    slang

    /eɪs/

    Meaning:To succeed or perform perfectly.

    You are going to ace that interview!

    Real Life Tip:

    Encouraging and casual.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Michael and Emma reflect on how they have grown by identifying their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Michael
    It is amazing how much we have learned through introspection this year.
  • Emma
    I agree. Identifying my weaknesses was tough, but it was worth it.
  • Michael
    And focusing on my strengths really made me feel like an asset again.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What do Michael and Emma reflect on?
  2. How do they feel about the process of identifying weaknesses?
  3. What are they confident about regarding their side project?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is an asset?

  2. What does it mean to ace something?

  3. I need to ____ on my public speaking.

  4. Let us ____ on the same page.

  5. my / introspection / has / helped / me

  6. page / the / same / on / get

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Which skill from this unit do you think is most important?
  2. How do you plan to continue your personal growth?
  3. What is the best way to support a friend in their personal development?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How can I summarize my biggest takeaway from this unit?
  2. What if I find new weaknesses later?
  3. How do I maintain my strengths while working on weaknesses?
  4. Is it important to have a partner for growth?
  5. How do I make sure I am actually getting better?
  6. What are the long-term benefits of introspection?
  7. How can I teach these concepts to others?
  8. When should I ask for formal feedback versus informal?
  9. How do I keep my confidence high while being critical of myself?
  10. What is the next step in my personal development journey?
Emma
Totally. When we work on those gaps together, we really thrive.
  • Michael
    I’m glad we decided to get on the same page about our side project.
  • Emma
    Me too. With our combined skills, I know we are going to ace it!
  • Michael
    Onward and upward!
  • Emma
    Yes! Let us keep growing.