Speaking - Future Plans and Dreams

VOCABULARY

• Plan ahead / make plans: Decide what to do in the future
• I’m planning ahead for my studies next year.

• Take a course / go to university / start a job: Common goals
• I want to take a language course next semester.

• Move to another city / country: Change location
• I’d like to move to a bigger city in the future.

• Career / profession / goal: Work-related dreams
• My goal is to become a designer.

• Save up: Keep money for something
• I’m saving up to travel next summer.

• Dream of / hope to / would love to: Talk about big dreams
• I dream of visiting every continent one day.

• Achieve / reach / work toward: Talk about effort
• I’m working toward becoming fluent in English.

 

KEY QUESTIONS

What are your short-term plans (this year)?
This year, I want to __________.
Example: This year, I want to pass my English exam and start a new job.

What are your long-term dreams?
In the future, I hope to __________.
Example: In the future, I hope to live abroad.

Do you want to study or change your job?
Yes, I’d like to __________.
Example: Yes, I’d like to study graphic design at university.

Is there a place you really want to visit? Why?
Yes, I really want to visit __________ because __________.
Example: I want to visit Canada because I love nature and snow.

How are you preparing for your dreams?
I’m __________ to achieve my goals.
Example: I’m studying hard and saving money to study in another country.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m planning to…
• I’d love to / I hope to…
• My dream is to…
• In the future, I’d like to…
• I’m working hard to…
• One of my goals is to…

 

ACTIVITY

Imagine you are creating a vision board. In a 1–2 minute speech, explain your:

• Plans for the next year
• Career or study dreams
• A place you want to travel to
• One big personal goal
• What steps you are taking to make it happen