Discover the inner motivations for learning English and your personality type in 10 simple questions, which will help you explore your strengths, preferences and inner goals and maybe learn something new about you along the way.
Instructions:
For each question, choose one answer that feels most like you. Don’t overthink it – go with your gut feeling and have fun! At the end, the results will reveal your unique personality type and what it says about your approach to learning English.
The Questions:
1. The Mirror Question: When you imagine yourself speaking perfect English, what are you doing?
- A) Giving a TED talk.
- B) Flirting with a stranger at a coffee shop.
- C) Inventing a new slang word that everyone starts using.
- D) Giving clear instructions to somebody who is lost.
2. The Fear Factor: What’s your biggest fear about ‘not’ learning English?
- A) Being stuck in awkward silence forever.
- B) Missing out on the best memes.
- C) Your future self judging you for not trying.
- D) Accidentally ordering pineapple on your pizza.
3. The Time Machine Test: If you could time-travel to any moment in your life, where would you go?
- A) To the future, to see how fluent you’ve become.
- B) To the past, to understand how English evolved.
- C) To the moment when you had that brilliant idea but couldn’t explain it.
- D) To yesterday, to fix a language-related misunderstanding.
4. The Alter Ego: If you had an English-speaking alter ego, what would their name be?
- A) Something cool, like “Max Power”.
- B) Something mysterious, like “Shadow Linguist”.
- C) Something ridiculous, like “Sir-Talks-A-Lot”.
- D) Your name, but with a fancy accent.
5. The Secret Dream: What’s the most unrealistic thing you secretly hope English will help you achieve?
- A) Becoming a famous poet who rhymes “orange” with “door hinge”.
- B) Winning an argument with your boss in another language.
- C) Writing bestselling novel about your cat.
- D) Convincing everyone you’re actually British.
6. The Social Experiment: If you could only speak English for one day, who would you talk to?
- A) You crush. (Finally no more awkward silence!)
- B) Your boss. (Time to negotiate that raise!)
- C) A stranger. (You’ve always wanted to be that “mysterious traveler”)
- D) Yourself in the mirror. (Practice makes perfect, right?)
7. The Grammar Trauma: What’s the one grammar rule that haunts your dreams?
- A) When to use ‘the’ or no ‘the’. (Why is it ‘the moon’ but not ‘the Mars’?)
- B) The difference between ‘affect’ and ‘effect’/ (They’re the same, right?)
- C) Irregular verbs. (Why isn’t it ‘goed’ instead of ‘went’?)
- D) All of the above. (English is a conspiracy.)
8. The Inner Child: What would little-kid-you think about you learning English?
- A) “Wow, you’re so cool now!”
- B) “Wait, you’re still not fluent?”
- C) “Can you teach me so I can impress my friends?”
- D) “Does this mean we get to watch cartoons in English?”
9. The Escape Plan: If you could use English to escape one awkward situation, what would it be?
- A) Your aunt’s endless questions about your last trip to the jungle.
- B) A boring meeting at work.
- C) A first date that’s going terribly.
- D) Explaining why you’re late … again.
10. The Ultimate Goal: When you finally master English, what’s the first thing you’ll do?
- A) Write a passive-aggressive email to your English landlord.
- B) Read Shakespeare or another classic in the original.
- C) Teach someone else English and feel like a hero.
- D) Use it to get a promotion or brag about it on social media.
Scoring the Test
Each answer corresponds to one of the four characteristics:
- A = Brave (B)
- B = Reflective (R)
- C = Innovative (I)
- D = Grounded (G)
Count how many times you chose each letter.
- Your primary type: A letter with 4 or more answers is the dominant type.
- Your secondary influences: Letters with 2 or 3 answers add sides to the Primary Type.
- Your tertiary influences: Letters with 1 answer are minor and don’t significantly impact the result.
How To Interprete Results:
Case 1. One Clear Primary Type (4+)
Example: B=5, R= 2, I=2, G=1
- Primary Type: B (Brave = 5)
- Secondary influences: Reflective (R=2), Innovative (I=2)
- Tertiary influence: Grounded (G=1)
- Result: You are primarily Brave with Reflective and Innovative influences.
Case 2. Two Strong Types (4+ and 4+)
- Example: B=4, R=4, I=1, G=1
- Primary Types: Brave (B=4), Reflective (R=4)
- Secondary influences: None (I and G have only 1 answer each)
- Result: You are a Brave-Reflective Blend
Case 3. No Clear Primary Type (All letters <4)
- Example: B=3, R=3, I=2, G=2
- Primary Types: None (no letter has 4+ answers)
- Secondary influences: Brave (B=3), Reflective (R=3), Innovative (I=2), Grounded (G=2)
- Result: You are a balanced blend of Brave and Reflective with Innovative and Grounded influences.
The Personality Types
1. Brave (B): The Bold Adventurer
- Traits: Confident, adventurous, action-oriented, fearless.
- Motivation for Learning English: You’re driven by the desire to explore opportunities that excite you, connect with people all over the world, and live life to the fullest. You see English as a tool for adventure and new experiences. English is your ticket to a bigger, bolder world.
- Your Superpower: You’re unstoppable when it comes to going out of your comfort zone and embracing new experiences. Join conversation groups, travel, or take on challenges that push you to use English in real-life situations.
2. Reflective (R): The Thoughtful Dreamer
- Traits: Introspective, thoughtful, analytical, deeply curious.
- Motivation for Learning English: You’re motivated by the joy of learning, self-improvement and understanding. You see English as a way to connect with ideas, cultures, and your own inner thoughts. For you, English is more than just a tool – it’s a way to connect to the world on a deeper level.
- Your Superpower: Thoughtfulness. You’re great at analyzing grammar, reading between the lines, and understanding complex ideas. Dive into books, podcasts, and commentaries that interest you. Take time to reflect on what you’ve learned and how it connects to your life.
3. Innovative (I): The Creative Visionary
- Traits: Imaginative, creative, resourceful, a little unconventional.
- Motivation for Learning English: You’re driven by creativity and the desire to express yourself in new ways. You see English as a canvas for your ideas, where you can paint your thoughts and dreams. You’re learning English because you want to share your unique ideas, stories, and perspectives with the world.
- Your Superpower: Your imagination is your greatest asset! You’re great at thinking outside the box and finding creative ways to use the language. Write, draw, or create something in English every day.
4. Grounded (G): The Practical Realist
- Traits: Reliable, practical, down-to-earth, goal-oriented.
- Motivation for Learning English: You’re motivated by practical goals, like career advancement. tangible progress, clear communication, or simply making daily life easier. You see English as a tool to get things done and create a better future.
- Your Superpower: Reliability. You’re great at staying focused, organized, and committed to your goals. Set specific measurable goals (like passing an exam or giving a presentation) and track your progress.
Final Word:
Congratulation on completing the “Why Are You Learning English?” Personality Test! Whether you’re a Brave Adventurer, a Reflective Dreamer, an Innovative Visionary, or a Grounded Realist, your results reveal something special about your unique approach to learning English and about you! Remember: there’s no right or wrong way to learn English. Your personality type is just one piece of the puzzle! No matter your personality type, learning a language is a process that takes time, effort, and patience. The test is a snapshot of where you are right now, not a fixed label. Use your results as a starting point, not a final answer. Keep exploring what makes you unique!
Disclaimer: This test is for fun and self-reflection only. It’s not a scientifically-validated assessment, so take your results with a smile!
