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Conversation Intermediate · Module 18 · Unit 86

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals

B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing future plans and goals and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was the most useful goal tip you learned?
  2. Are you better at planning your career or your travel?
  3. What is one challenge you want to finish soon?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Priority

    noun

    /praɪˈɔːrɪti/

    Meaning:Main task.

    Set priority.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 206.

  • Opportunity

    noun

    /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/

    Meaning:A chance.

    Great opportunity.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 207.

  • Itinerary

    noun

    /aɪˈtɪnəreri/

    Meaning:A plan.

    My itinerary.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 208.

  • Obstacle

    noun

    /ˈɒbstəkl/

    Meaning:A block.

    Big obstacle.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 209.

  • Piece of cake

    idiom

    /piːs əv keɪk/

    Meaning:Very easy.

    Total piece of cake.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 209.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia review their progress on all their goals.
  • David
    We have accomplished so much!
  • Olivia
    We have. Every obstacle was worth it.
  • David
    My career path is clear now.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How do they feel about their progress?
  2. What is ready?
  3. What do they want to do next?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. Which word means a plan?

  2. Which word means a blockage?

  3. This is a ____ of cake.

  4. Make it a ____.

  5. a / find / let / opportunity / new / us

  6. of / it / cake / a / piece / is

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is your top priority?
  2. Have you had a good opportunity?
  3. Do you have a big obstacle?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you have an itinerary?
  2. Is your life a piece of cake?
  3. Are you a pro?
  4. Do you like challenges?
  5. What is your priority?
  6. Do you travel?
  7. What is your gig?
  8. Do you give up?
  9. Is work hard?
  10. What is next?
Olivia
And our trip itinerary is ready.
  • David
    It feels like a piece of cake now.
  • Olivia
    Yes, setting priorities really helped.
  • David
    What is our next opportunity?
  • Olivia
    Let us find a new challenge!