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Conversation Intermediate · Module 18 · Unit 87

Planning a Career Path

B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today s class, you will talk about setting personal challenges and improve your everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What is a challenge you have set for yourself?
  2. Do you like competing with others?
  3. Why do we like to test ourselves?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Obstacle

    noun

    /ˈɒbstəkl/

    Meaning:A thing that blocks one's way.

    Fear is my biggest obstacle.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for personal or physical blocks.

  • Growth

    noun

    /ɡroʊθ/

    Meaning:The process of developing.

    Personal growth is very important.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common buzzword for self-improvement.

  • Give up

    phrasal verb

    /ɡɪv ʌp/

    Meaning:To stop trying.

    Do not give up now!

    Real Life Tip:

    Essential for motivation.

  • Work on

    phrasal verb

    /wɜːrk ɒn/

    Meaning:To spend effort to improve.

    I need to work on my fitness.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for goals and personal habits.

  • Piece of cake

    idiom

    /piːs əv keɪk/

    Meaning:Something very easy to do.

    The challenge was a piece of cake.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common American idiom.

  • Pro

    slang

    /proʊ/

    Meaning:A professional or expert.

    He is a pro at this.

    Real Life Tip:

    Short for professional.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia are starting a fitness challenge together.
  • David
    I want to work on my running this month.
  • Olivia
    That is a good challenge for personal growth.
  • David
    But the distance is a big obstacle for me.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is David working on?
  2. What does David worry about?
  3. What does Olivia tell David?

Exercise

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

  1. What is an obstacle?

  2. What does piece of cake mean?

  3. Do not ____ up!

  4. I must ____ on my skills.

  5. is / cake / piece / of / a

  6. up / give / do / not

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is your biggest obstacle?
  2. Do you work on your goals?
  3. Is learning English a piece of cake?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you like challenges?
  2. What is personal growth?
  3. Do you give up fast?
  4. What do you work on?
  5. Is this easy or hard?
  6. Are you a pro?
  7. What is your obstacle?
  8. Do you compete?
  9. Is life hard?
  10. What is your dream?
Olivia
You can do it! Do not give up.
  • David
    I hope it is not too hard.
  • Olivia
    It will be a piece of cake for a pro like you.
  • David
    Thanks, Olivia. I will try my best.
  • Olivia
    Let us start today!