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Talking Picture – Goals

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Everyday English

CEFR B1

Intermediate

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QUESTION #1

What are the benefits of setting personal and professional goals?

Setting personal and professional goals has several benefits. Firstly, it provides a clear sense of direction and helps you focus on what truly matters. When you have a goal, you’re less likely to waste time on activities that don’t 1. align with your priorities. Secondly, goals keep you motivated. They act as a reminder of what you want to achieve and push you to work harder. Finally, achieving goals, even small ones, gives you a 2.sense of accomplishment and builds self-confidence. For example, if you set a professional goal to improve your skills, reaching it can open new opportunities for career growth.

QUESTION 2

What challenges do we face when trying to reach your goals?

Reaching goals can be challenging for several reasons. One common issue is 3. procrastination, where we delay taking action because a task seems too difficult or 4. overwhelming. Another challenge is distractions, such as social media or unimportant tasks, which take our focus away from what we need to do. Additionally, 5. a lack of resources, like time, money, or support from others, can make achieving goals harder. Finally, 6. self-doubt and fear of failure can stop us from pushing forward. Overcoming these challenges often requires strong discipline, clear priorities, and sometimes 7. seeking help or advice from others.

Question #3

Some people share their goals with others, like a friend or a spouse. Do you think it is a good idea? Why? Why not?

Sharing your goals with others can be both helpful and risky, depending on the situation. On the positive side, when you tell someone about your goals, they can offer 8. encouragement and hold you accountable, which increases your chances of success. For example, if you share a fitness goal with a friend, they might motivate you to 9. stay on track or even join you. However, there are risks as well. If the person you share your goals with is negative or overly critical, their feedback might discourage you instead of helping you. Additionally, some studies suggest that sharing your goals too widely can make you feel satisfied just by talking about them, which reduces the motivation to actually achieve them. So, it’s important to 10. be selective about whom you share your goals with.

QUESTION #4

Can you share with us a goal you have achieved and how you did it?

One goal I achieved was improving my public speaking skills. I used to feel very nervous when speaking in front of an audience, so I decided to work on it. First, I joined a local public speaking club where I practiced regularly. The supportive environment helped me 11. gain confidence. I also watched videos of skilled speakers to learn from their techniques.

Additionally, I prepared 12. thoroughly for every speech, making sure I knew my material well. Over time, I noticed my confidence growing, and now I can speak in public without feeling overwhelmed. It wasn’t easy, but breaking the goal into smaller steps and staying consistent really 13. paid off.

Question #5

It is said that goals should be SMART? Do you know what this means?

“Yes, SMART is a popular method for setting effective goals. It 14. stands for Specific, 15. Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and 16. Time-bound. A goal is Specific when it’s clear and detailed, rather than vague. For example, instead of saying ‘I want to get fit,’ you might say ‘I want to run 5 kilometers without stopping.’ Measurable means you can 17. track your progress, like setting a target distance or weight. Achievable means the goal is realistic; it should challenge you but still 18. be within your abilities. Relevant ensures the goal aligns with your broader priorities, and Time-bound means setting a deadline to stay motivated. Using the SMART approach helps make goals more structured and easier to achieve.”

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Kasia Kosecka on 2025-04-14 at 19:58
Some people track their progress towards a goal. Do you think it is a good idea? Why? Why not?
I think that track progress toward a goal is a great idea. People who do this achieve their goal more. They don’t lost a motivated, because they see progress and remember where they started. They can control what they changed and how difficult it was in the beginning. They can show off what they achievement
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