Worksheet: Introducing Yourself as a Psychology Enthusiast

Activity 1: Speaking Practice

Instructions:

Read the dialogue between Nahira and Mark.

Practice reading each line aloud, trying to pronounce the words clearly.
Once you feel comfortable, role-play the conversation.

Dialogue:

Nahira: Hi, I'm Nahira. I have two kids. I'm studying psychology because it helps us
understand people better.

Mark: Hi, Nahira! I'm Mark. Psychology sounds interesting. Can you tell me more?

Nahira: Sure! Psychology is about why we think and act the way we do. It's like
looking inside our minds to see how they work.

Mark: Wow, cool! Do we learn to act a certain way, or is it natural?

Nahira: It's both. Sometimes we learn from others, like saying "thank you." But
sometimes, we just feel things, like being happy or scared.

Mark: Got it. Are there different kinds of psychology?

Nahira: Yes! There's helping people with feelings ( that's clinical psychology),
thinking about how we think ( that’s cognitive psychology), and studying how we
grow up ( that’s developmental psychology).

Mark: Oh, cool! What about dreams? Do they mean anything?

Nahira: Some think so. Dreams are like movies our brains make when we sleep.
They might tell us something, but sometimes they're just for fun.

Mark: Interesting! Why do we feel happy or sad?

Nahira: Sometimes good things happen, so we're happy. Other times, sad things
make us sad or we miss someone.

Mark: I see. And why do we dream?

Nahira: Dreams are like stories our brains tell us at night. Some say they're random,
others think they have secrets.

Mark: Thanks, Nahira! I learned a lot.

Nahira: You're welcome, Mark! Talking about psychology is fun!

Activity 2: Reading Comprehension

Instructions:

Read the following questions.

Re-read the dialogue between Nahira and Mark.
Answer each question based on the information in the dialogue.

Questions:

Why is Nahira studying psychology?

How does Nahira describe psychology to Mark?
According to Nahira, what influences our behavior?
What are the different kinds of psychology Nahira mentions?
What does Nahira say about dreams?
Why do people sometimes feel happy or sad, according to Nahira?
What is Nahira's explanation for why we dream?

Activity 3: Writing Practice

Instructions:

Write a short introduction about yourself, following the format provided in the
worksheet.
Use simple English and provide basic information about your family, job (if
applicable), and why you are interested in psychology.

Example:
"Hi, I'm [Your Name]. I am [single/married] and have [number] children. I work as a
[job] and have been interested in psychology because [reason why]."

Practice writing sentences about each of the easy questions to start conversations
about psychology.

Example:
"What is psychology? Psychology is about understanding people's thoughts and
actions. It helps us know why we do what we do."
Activity 4: Role-Play

Instructions:

Choose a partner to role-play with.

Take turns introducing yourselves using the format provided and engaging in a
conversation about psychology.
Try to use the vocabulary and sentences you practiced in the previous activities.