ACTIVITY Activity 2.1 provides a summary of the differences between the extroverted and introverted language learners. Complete the table by providing examples of effective language activities. Activity 2.1: Language learning styles and activities Behaviour Attitude Energy Conversation Extroverted Outgoing, talkative, energetic Interest focused on external activity; actions, social world. Typically derived from social interaction. Extroverts often like to talk ideas through, developing their opinions as they talk about it. Brain Sensitivity More sensitive to Descriptive Language rewards and external reward cues. Extroverts describe things more abstractly, with less detail. Introverted Reserved, solitary Interest focused on inner activity; ideas, mental world. Being around other people drains energy from introverts. Introverts often like to think things through and develop an opinion before they talk about it. More sensitive to punishment and internal reward cues. Introverts describe things more concretely, with greater detail. Examples of effective language activities Risk Extroverts usually are willing to engage in behaviours that require risk. Goals Extroverts often choose immediate gratification over Productivity long-term goals. Extroverts are often more productive in an environment that favours collaboration. Introverts often avoid risks and engage in low-risk behaviours. Introverts often choose long-term goals over immediate gratification. Introverts are often more productive in an environment that allows them to concentrate without disturbance.