Lesson No 22C-Discussing Personal Goals And Aspirations

Discussing Personal Goals and Aspirations

Here are some phrases you can use to discuss your personal goals and aspirations:

• My goal is to…
  • Example: “My goal is to become a doctor.”
• I aspire to…
  • Example: “I aspire to start my own business.”
• I’m working towards…
  • Example: “I’m working towards getting a promotion.”
• My dream is to…
  • Example: “My dream is to travel the world.”
• I’m passionate about…
  • Example: “I’m passionate about environmental conservation.”

Here are some questions you can ask to discuss personal goals and aspirations:

• What are your long-term goals?
• What are you working on right now?
• What motivates you to achieve your goals?
• What challenges are you facing in achieving your goals?
• How do you plan to overcome these challenges?

Sample Conversations About Personal Goals and Aspirations

Friends and Family

• Friend: “What are your plans for the future?”
• You: “I’m hoping to go back to school to get my master’s degree.”
• Family Member: “What are your career goals?”
• You: “I’d like to become a project manager someday.”

Coworkers

• Coworker: “What are you working towards right now?”
• You: “I’m trying to improve my skills in [skill].”
• Coworker: “What are your long-term goals at the company?”
• You: “I’d like to be promoted to a management position.”

Mentors or Coaches

• Mentor: “What are your personal goals for the next year?”
• You: “I want to start my own business.”
• Coach: “What are your goals for this competition?”
• You: “I want to win the gold medal.”

Self-Reflection

• Yourself: What are my passions and interests?
• Yourself: What are my strengths and weaknesses?
• Yourself: What do I want to achieve in life?
• Yourself: What are my values and beliefs?

Vocabulary for Personal Goals and Aspirations

General Terms

• Goal: A desired outcome or objective.
• Aspiration: A strong desire or ambition.
• Dream: A hope or wish.
• Plan: A series of actions designed to achieve a goal.
• Strategy: A plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal.

Specific Goals

• Career goals: Goals related to one’s profession or job.
• Educational goals: Goals related to education and learning.
• Financial goals: Goals related to money and finances.
• Personal goals: Goals related to one’s personal life and development.
• Health goals: Goals related to physical and mental health.

Verbs related to goals

• Achieve: To succeed in doing something.
• Attain: To succeed in reaching or getting something.
• Fulfill: To carry out or do something successfully.
• Pursue: To try to achieve or obtain something.
• Set: To establish or decide on something.

Example sentences:

• My goal is to become a doctor.
• I have a strong aspiration to travel the world.
• I’m planning to start my own business.
• I’m pursuing a master’s degree in computer science.
• I’ve set a goal to run a marathon next year.