Dreams and goals .pdf presentation for ESL

Dreams and goals

1. Presentation by Michael
DREAMS AND GOALS

2. DREAMS
A dream is also a type of target: it is
the ultimate realization of your
desire or wish.
Big and seem unrealistic at first
glance. They also don't have to be as
focused or specific as goals

3. GOALS; goals are focused,
specific, short-term targets
that involve things that are
under your direct control

4. A dream is a goal with out actions Setting
goals is the first step in turning the invisible
into Visible .
Dreams needs to be converted as Goals
You need to turn your dreams into action.
Goals make the visions of your dreams
Have long term goals and short term goals
Goals should be based on what you think you should
be doing not what you ‘like’ to do.
Most of our goals are based on external factors –
your company, advertisements, or ‘your family’

5. In other to achieve
your goals you need
to prioritise SMART
GOALS.
S: be Specific
M: be Measurable
A: be Achievable
R: be Realistic
T: be Timely

6. Vocabularies to talk about dreams and goals
Centred (adj.) - self-confident, stable, and well-balanced.
By and large (idiom) - when everything about a situation is considered together.
To fulfil (verb) - to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or
expectations.
To shelve (verb) - to not take action on something until a later time.
In the long/medium/short term - for a long, medium, or short period of time in the future.
The immediate future (phrase) - the period of time that is coming next.
To accomplish (verb) - to finish something successfully or to achieve something.
Goal (noun) - an aim or purpose.
Ongoing (adj.) - continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment.
Scenic route (noun) - a way that is not the fastest way but that has beautiful scenery.
To work up (phrasal verb) - to develop an emotional or physical state that you feel
strongly, after a period of effort or time.
Courage (noun) - the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

7. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN SOMEONE WITHOUT
DREAMS AND GOAL WITH
SOMEONE THAT HAS DREAMS
AND GOALS ?

8. The shorter-term goals provide achievable intermediate targets that
serve as stepping stones toward your dream.
Short-term goals are likely measured by weeks, months, or
quarters.
WHILE
Long-term goals can be measured by years and may have an
undefined timeline. It is much easier to achieve short-term goals
because you can easily see progress.

9. What are you dreams ?1.
Do you think that having dreams and
aspirations is a waste of time?
2.
What are your short term and long term
goals ?
3.
Do you think you are an ambitious
person?
4.
What's your main ambition in life now?5.
Are you the kind of person who never
gives up on your dreams?
6.

PRACTICE 1

10. PRACTICE 2
Describe an aim or goal that you hope to achieve
in the future.
You should say
what the aim is
when you hope to achieve it
what you need to do to reach your goal
and why this goal is important to you

11. PRACTICE 3
1. Do you think it’s important to have dreams?
2. Why do some people dream about having a huge
house?
3. What makes some people successful?
4. Does money make people happy?
5. Why do some people love to travel?
6. What are the advantages of working abroad?

12. PRACTICE 4
1. Where would you most like to live?
2. Would you like to have a large house?
3. What is your ideal job?
4. Do you want to earn a lot of money in the future?
5. Would you like to work abroad?
6. Where would you like to go on holiday?
7. Would you like to travel first class on a plane?
8. What would you do if you were given a large amount of
money by a relative?

13. Is having a goal in life effective in becoming successful? 1.
Do you have any goals that you feel are unrealistic?2.
How important are goals to you?3.
Do you think you can achieve your dreams? 4.
When you were a child, what was your dream for the future? 5.
Can some people destroy your motivation? 6.
Is having a goal helpful in motivating a person?7.
QUESTIONS