Worksheet to complement this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjoqsIgJTk0

1. Ad ESL
WHAT YOUR SLEEPING POSITION SAYS ABOUT YOU
1. Watch the video and match the name of each position with its description and
the kind of personality it is associated to.
2. Tick the adjectives that define you and the ones you think might define your
partner. Compare and discuss your answers. What are the most important
qualities for you?
YOU
YOUR
PARTNER
YOU
YOUR
PARTNER
good listener social
source of comfort
to others
easy-going
worrisome trusting
shy naïve
sensitive indecisive
strong outgoing
silent confident
POSITION PERSONALITY
They sleep on their back with
their arms at the sides of their
body.
The Fetus
They are very good friends: good
listeners and a source of comfort to
others.
They sleep on their stomach. The Starfish
Worrisome people who tend towards
anxiety. Also rather shy and sensitive.
They sleep on their back, with
their arms and legs spread wide.
The Soldier
They’re strong and silent people, and
they don’t like to dramatize
unnecessary situations.
They sleep on their side, with
their knees up to their chest.
The Yearner
They are social and easy-going, and
trusting, though a little naïve.
They sleep on their side with their
arms stretched out in front of
them.
The Freefaller
They’re unsure about making
decisions, but when they make a
choice, they stick to it.
They sleep on their side, with
their arms and legs pointing
downwards.
The Log
They’re outgoing and confident, but
they don’t like extreme situations. They
prefer being in control.