planning, discipline, and never giving up

Everyone has a dream or a goal in life. It can be to learn English, to get a better job, or to save money. To reach your goal, you need good planning, discipline, and you must never give up.

First, know your goal. Be clear about what you want. Say, “I want to speak English well,” or “I want to run every day.”

Second, make a plan. Write small steps. Do one small thing every day.

Third, stay focused. Sometimes you feel tired or lazy, but keep trying. Think about your dream and why it is important for you.

Fourth, check your progress. Look at what you already did and what you still need to do.

Fifth, get support. Talk to friends or family who can help you.

Finally, celebrate your success. When you reach your goal, be happy and proud of yourself.

With planning, discipline, and never giving up, you can reach your personal goal.

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Vocabulary:

to stay focused → to pay attention to one thing
a goal → something you want to do or get
revised version → a new or better version after changes
to save money → to keep money for later
to reach a goal → to finish or complete your goal
never → not ever
to give up → to stop trying
small steps → little things you do to finish a big task
sometimes → not always, at some times
to feel tired → to want to rest because of work or activity
to be lazy → not want to work or do anything
to keep trying → to continue trying, not stopping
to check progress → to look at what you have done and how much is left
to need → to want or must have something
to get support → to have help from someone
to celebrate → to be happy and show happiness for something good
success → when you finish your goal or do something well
to be proud → to feel happy about what you did

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

What does it mean to stay focused?
a) To pay attention
b) To look at many things
c) To think about other things for a long time
What is a goal?
a) Something you see on TV
b) Something you want to do
c) Something you want very badly all the time
What is a revised version?
a) The first version
b) A version you throw away
c) A new version with many changes
What does it mean to save money?
a) To keep money
b) To spend money quickly
c) To buy many things at once
What does to reach a goal mean?
a) To start a new goal
b) To finish your goal
c) To forget your goal and everything else
What does never mean?
a) Sometimes
b) Every day
c) Not at any time
What does to give up mean?
a) To stop trying
b) To continue working
c) To stop and never try again
What are small steps?
a) Big things you do
b) Things you do without a plan
c) Little things you do to finish a task
What does sometimes mean?
a) Always
b) Not always
c) Never in your whole life
What does to feel tired mean?
a) To want to rest
b) To feel happy
c) To feel strong all the time
What does to be lazy mean?
a) To work hard
b) To not want to work
c) To do nothing forever
What does to keep trying mean?
a) To give up
b) To stop trying
c) To continue trying
What does to check progress mean?
a) To look at what is done
b) To ignore your work
c) To see nothing and do nothing
What does to need mean?
a) To forget something
b) To want or must have something
c) To never want anything at all
What does to get support mean?
a) To work alone
b) To ignore others
c) To have help from someone
What does to celebrate mean?
a) To be happy and show happiness
b) To be sad
c) To work silently all the time
What is success?
a) When you fail
b) When you finish your goal
c) When you do nothing and lose
What does to be proud mean?
a) To be unhappy
b) To feel happy
c) To feel jealous all the time

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Answers:
1a, 2b, 3c, 4a, 5b, 6c, 7a,
8c, 9b, 10a, 11b, 12c, 13a,
14b, 15c, 16a, 17b, 18b

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Correct answers:

What does it mean to stay focused? – To pay attention
What is a goal? – Something you want to do
What is a revised version? – A new version with many changes
What does it mean to save money? – To keep money
What does to reach a goal mean? – To finish your goal
What does never mean? – Not at any time
What does to give up mean? – To stop trying
What are small steps? – Little things you do to finish a task
What does sometimes mean? – Not always
What does to feel tired mean? – To want to rest
What does to be lazy mean? – To not want to work
What does to keep trying mean? – To continue trying
What does to check progress mean? – To look at what is done
What does to need mean? – To want or must have something
What does to get support mean? – To have help from someone
What does to celebrate mean? – To be happy and show happiness
What is success? – When you finish your goal
What does to be proud mean? – To feel happy

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Match the word with its definition

Words:

to stay focused
a goal
revised version
to save money
to reach a goal
never
to give up
small steps
sometimes
to feel tired
to be lazy
to keep trying
to check progress
to need
to get support
to celebrate
success
to be proud

Definitions :

a. To finish your goal
b. To continue trying
c. Not at any time
d. To want or must have something
e. Little things you do to finish a task
f. Something you want to do
g. To stop trying
h. To pay attention
i. To have help from someone
j. To feel happy about what you did
k. To look at what is done
l. To be happy and show happiness
m. A new version with many changes
n. To keep money
o. Not always
p. To not want to work
q. When you finish your goal
r. To want to rest

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Answers:
1h, 2f, 3m, 4n, 5a, 6c, 7g,
8e, 9o, 10r, 11p, 12b, 13k,
14d, 15i, 16l, 17q, 18j

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Correct version:

to stay focused – To pay attention
a goal – Something you want to do
revised version – A new version with many changes
to save money – To keep money
to reach a goal – To finish your goal
never – Not at any time
to give up – To stop trying
small steps – Little things you do to finish a task
sometimes – Not always
to feel tired – To want to rest
to be lazy – To not want to work
to keep trying – To continue trying
to check progress – To look at what is done
to need – To want or must have something
to get support – To have help from someone
to celebrate – To be happy and show happiness
success – When you finish your goal
to be proud – To feel happy about what you did

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True or false:

You should set a clear and specific goal.
Goals should not have a deadline.
Breaking a goal into smaller steps makes it easier to achieve.
You do not need a plan to reach your goal.
Visualizing success can help you stay motivated.
It is important to expect challenges and obstacles.
You should give up if you feel tired.
Tracking your progress can help you reach your goal.
You should never adapt your plan even if something changes.
Celebrating small achievements is not useful.
Finding support from others can help you achieve your goal.
Reviewing your progress helps you improve your plan.
Reaching your goal makes you feel proud.

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True: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13

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Correct version:

You should set a clear and specific goal.
Goals should not have a deadline. – True is: Goals should have a deadline.
Breaking a goal into smaller steps makes it easier to achieve.
You do not need a plan to reach your goal. – True is: You need a plan to reach your goal.
Visualizing success can help you stay motivated.
It is important to expect challenges and obstacles.
You should give up if you feel tired. – True is: You should keep trying even if you feel tired.
Tracking your progress can help you reach your goal.
You should never adapt your plan even if something changes. – True is: You should adapt your plan if something changes.
Celebrating small achievements is not useful. – True is: Celebrating small achievements is useful.
Finding support from others can help you achieve your goal.
Reviewing your progress helps you improve your plan.
Reaching your goal makes you feel proud.

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Retell the story in order:

Celebrate your success.
Know your goal clearly.
Get support from friends or family.
Make a plan with small steps.
Stay focused when you feel tired or lazy.
Check your progress.
Never give up.

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Correct Order:

Know your goal clearly.
Make a plan with small steps.
Stay focused when you feel tired or lazy.
Check your progress.
Get support from friends or family.
Never give up.
Celebrate your success.

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Short answer questions :

What does everyone have in life?
Give one example of a goal.
Give another example of a goal.
What is the first step to reach a goal?
What is the second step to reach a goal?
What should you do if you feel tired or lazy?
Why is it important to check your progress?
Who can help you reach your goal?
What is the final step after reaching your goal?
How can planning, discipline, and never giving up help you?

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Answers:

Everyone has a dream or a goal.
Learn English.
Get a better job or save money.
Know your goal.
Make a plan and write small steps.
Keep trying.
To see what you have done and what you still need to do.
Friends or family.
Celebrate your success.
They help you reach your personal goal.

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Dialogue, fill in, words below:

family – dream – clearly – speak – proud –
job – every day – at home – evening –
giving up – small – progress –
feel proud – friends

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Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me your name?
Young Lady: My name is Ahou.

1. Interviewer: What is your dream?
Ahou: My dream is to __________ English well.

2. Interviewer: Why do you want to speak English?
Ahou: Because I want a better __________ and to travel.

3. Interviewer: Who helps you with your dream?
Ahou: My friends and my __________ help me.

4. Interviewer: Where do you study English?
Ahou: I study English __________ and at school.

5. Interviewer: When do you study every day?
Ahou: I study every morning and sometimes in the __________.

6. Interviewer: How do you start to reach your goal?
Ahou: First, I know my goal __________.

7. Interviewer: What do you do after you know your goal?
Ahou: I make a plan and write __________ steps.

8. Interviewer: How often do you do a small step?
Ahou: I do one small step __________.

9. Interviewer: What do you do if you feel tired or lazy?
Ahou: I keep trying and think about my __________.

10. Interviewer: How do you check your __________?
Ahou: I look at what I already did and what I still need to do.

11. Interviewer: Who gives you support?
Ahou: My __________and my family give me support.

12. Interviewer: What do you do when you reach your goal?
Ahou: I celebrate and __________ of myself.

13. Interviewer: Why is it important to never give up?
Ahou: Because with planning, discipline, and never ___________, I can reach my goal.

14. Interviewer: How do you feel when you achieve your dream?
Ahou: I feel happy and __________.

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Correct version:

Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me your name?
Young Lady: My name is Ahou.

1. Interviewer: What is your dream?
Ahou: My dream is to speak English well.

2. Interviewer: Why do you want to speak English?
Ahou: Because I want a better job and to travel.

3. Interviewer: Who helps you with your dream?
Ahou: My friends and my family help me.

4. Interviewer: Where do you study English?
Ahou: I study English at home and at school.

5. Interviewer: When do you study every day?
Ahou: I study every morning and sometimes in the evening.

6. Interviewer: How do you start to reach your goal?
Ahou: First, I know my goal clearly.

7. Interviewer: What do you do after you know your goal?
Ahou: I make a plan and write small steps.

8. Interviewer: How often do you do a small step?
Ahou: I do one small step every day.

9. Interviewer: What do you do if you feel tired or lazy?
Ahou: I keep trying and think about my dream.

10. Interviewer: How do you check your progress?
Ahou: I look at what I already did and what I still need to do.

11. Interviewer: Who gives you support?
Ahou: My friends and my family give me support.

12. Interviewer: What do you do when you reach your goal?
Ahou: I celebrate and feel proud of myself.

13. Interviewer: Why is it important to never give up?
Ahou: Because with planning, discipline, and never giving up, I can reach my goal.

14. Interviewer: How do you feel when you achieve your dream?
Ahou: I feel happy and proud.

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Read:

My name is Ahou. My goal is to speak English well. I stay focused by knowing my goal clearly and making a plan with small steps. I do one small thing every day. Sometimes I feel tired or lazy, but I keep trying. I think about my dream and why it is important for me. I check my progress to see what I have done and what I still need to do. My friends and my family give me support. When I reach my goal, I celebrate and feel proud of myself. With planning, discipline, and never giving up, I can reach my goal.

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Rewrite story above, starting with

>>>>>>>>>>>His name is Ahou. His goal is……….

make all changes necessary!

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Correct version:

Her name is Ahou. Her goal is to speak English well. She stays focused by knowing her goal clearly and making a plan with small steps. She does one small thing every day. Sometimes she feels tired or lazy, but she keeps trying. She thinks about her dream and why it is important for her. She checks her progress to see what she has done and what she still needs to do. Her friends and her family give her support. When she reaches her goal, she celebrates and feels proud of herself. With planning, discipline, and never giving up, she can reach her goal.

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🧭 Cheat Sheet:
How to Improve Your English

1. Define Your Goal Clearly

Be Specific: Decide exactly what you want.
→ Example: “I want to speak English confidently with tourists” instead of “I want to be better at English.”
Measurable: Choose something you can check.
→ Example: “I want to learn 10 new words every day.”
Achievable: Be realistic.
→ Example: “I will study 20 minutes daily,” not “I will study 5 hours every day.”
Relevant: Make sure your goal fits your life.
→ Example: “I need English for my job.”
Time-Bound: Set a deadline.
→ Example: “I want to reach A2 level in six months.”

2. Break It Down

Divide your big goal into small, easy steps.
→ Example: Vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing.
Make a timeline.
→ Example: Week 1: greetings, Week 2: daily routines, etc.

3. Develop a Plan

Action Steps:
→ Study 20 minutes every morning.
→ Watch one short video in English daily.
→ Speak with a friend or teacher twice a week.
Resources:
→ English app, YouTube, grammar book, notebook.
Obstacles:
→ No time? Study while commuting.
→ Shy? Practice alone first, then with others.

4. Stay Motivated

Visualize Success: Imagine yourself speaking English with confidence.
Find Inspiration: Follow English learners, join study groups, or watch movies in English.
Reward Yourself: Treat yourself when you finish a topic or reach a goal.

5. Track Your Progress

Keep a study journal. Write what you learn each day.
Review weekly: What’s easy? What’s difficult? What to change?

6. Stay Flexible and Persistent

Adapt: If one method doesn’t work, try another.
→ Example: Change from reading to listening practice.
Persevere: Don’t stop when it’s hard — learning takes time!

7. Seek Support

Accountability Partner: Find a friend who learns with you.
Professional Help: Join an English class or find a tutor.

8. Celebrate Achievements

Celebrate small wins — finishing a unit, understanding a movie, or talking to a foreigner.
Be proud of every step — each one brings you closer to fluency.