This topic focuses on discussing goals and ambitions for the future. Students will learn how to use the future tense to talk about plans, dreams, and aspirations, as well as vocabulary related to goals and achievements. The lesson will help A1 and A2 learners express future intentions and ask others about their ambitions.
GRAMMAR
1. Future Simple Tense (will)
Used to talk about decisions made at the moment of speaking or predictions about the future.
- Structure:
- Subject + will + base verb
- Examples:
- She will become a doctor in the future.
- Her goal will be to help others.
2. Be Going To
Used to talk about plans or intentions.
- Structure:
- Subject + be going to + base verb
- Examples:
- She is going to study hard for her exams.
- Her dream is going to come true.
3. WH- Questions in the Future
Used to ask about someone’s future plans or goals.
- Structure:
- WH-word + will + subject + base verb?
- WH-word + be going to + subject + base verb?
- Examples:
- What will her goal be in the future?
- What is she going to do next year?
4. Talking About Goals with "Want To"
Used to express desires or ambitions.
- Structure:
- Subject + want(s) to + base verb
- Examples:
- She wants to start her own business.
- Her parents want her to succeed.
VOCABULARY
Goal: A target or objective someone wants to achieve.
Example: Her goal is to travel the world.Future: The time that is yet to come.
Example: In the future, she will be a teacher.Dream: A strong desire or aspiration.
Example: Her dream is to become an artist.Plan: A detailed idea about what to do.
Example: She has a plan to save money.Ambition: A strong desire to achieve something.
Example: Her ambition is to write a book.Achieve: To successfully reach a goal.
Example: She wants to achieve her dreams.Career: A person’s professional path or job.
Example: She wants a career in medicine.Effort: Hard work to achieve something.
Example: She puts a lot of effort into her studies.Success: The achievement of a goal.
Example: Success comes with hard work.Motivation: The reason to act or achieve.
Example: Her family is her motivation to succeed.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- Her goal is to...
- She wants to become...
- She will work hard to achieve it.
- In the future, she hopes to...
- Her ambition is to...
- She is going to study more.
- She plans to...
- Her dream is to...
- She will succeed with dedication.
- She is motivated by her family and friends.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- She will achieve her goal in the future.
- Her dream is to become a successful artist.
- She is going to study hard to get into university.
Negative Sentences
- She will not give up on her dreams.
- She is not going to stop working toward her goal.
- Her goal is not to work in a boring job.
Questions and Answers
Q: What will her goal be in the future?
A: Her goal will be to open her own business.Q: Is she going to work abroad?
A: Yes, she is going to work in Europe.Q: What does she want to achieve?
A: She wants to achieve financial independence.
CONVERSATION
Situation: Maria and Anna talk about Maria’s future goals.
Anna: Maria, what’s your goal for the future?
Maria: I want to become a software engineer.
Anna: That’s amazing! How are you going to achieve it?
Maria: I’m going to take programming classes and practice a lot.
Anna: Do you think it will be hard?
Maria: Yes, but I will work hard because it’s my dream.
Anna: I’m sure you’ll achieve it!
Maria: Thank you! What about you? What’s your goal?
Anna: I want to open my own bakery one day.
READING
Her Future Goal
Sophia has big dreams for her future. She wants to be a doctor and help people in her community. From a young age, Sophia loved learning about science and medicine.
Her plan is to study hard in school and get into a good university. She is going to take extra classes to prepare for the exams. Sophia knows it will take a lot of effort and time, but she is determined to achieve her goal.
Sophia’s parents are her biggest supporters. They always encourage her to follow her dreams. Sophia believes that with their help and her hard work, she will succeed.
“In the future, I will be a doctor, and I will help people feel better,” Sophia says with a smile.
Questions
What does Sophia want to be?
Answer: She wants to be a doctor.What is her plan to achieve her goal?
Answer: She plans to study hard and take extra classes.Who supports Sophia the most?
Answer: Her parents support her the most.What does Sophia love learning about?
Answer: She loves learning about science and medicine.What does Sophia say about her future?
Answer: She says she will be a doctor and help people feel better.
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