1. Goals

2. What is a goal? A goal is: Something we want to achieve
Something to plan for
A purpose
An object or objective
Goals can be:
Simple or complex
Easy or difficult
Short-term or long-term

3. What is a goal?
Short-term goals are goals that we set for ourselves to achieve in the near future.
In the next month I want to lose 5 pounds.
Long-term goals are goals set for further away in time.
In the next ten years, I want to buy a house.

4. What is his goal?
Is it short-term or
long-term
long-term?

5. What is his goal?
Is it short-term or
long-term
long-term?

6. What are goals of this class
What are goals of this class? Ask your classmate: What is your academic goal? Is their goal short term or long term?

7. Brainstorm (in groups): What are some ways to achieve these goals?
Come to class everyday (as often as you can)
Do your homework and Skills Tutor online
Practice English outside of the classroom
Read the newspaper, magazines or books in English
Listen to American music
Watch TV in English
Speak with English in your neighborhood or at work
Use a website for listening, pronunciation and conversation

8. Brainstorm (in groups): What are the reasons you want to achieve these goals?
To get a job
To get a better job
To help my kids with their school work
To make new friends
To go to college
To feel more comfortable in American society

9. What are some personal goals you have?

10. Write a short paragraph about a goal you have.
Write your goal and tell if it’s short term or long term. Write how long you think it will take you to accomplish this goal. Write down all the steps you will need to take to accomplish this goal. Write if you will need help from anyone to accomplish this goal.