Topic 5: Ambitions and Goals

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is something you want to do in the future?

2. Do you have a dream job? What is it?

3. What is one goal you have for this year?

4. Do you think it is important to have goals? Why?

5. What is a small goal you have for today?

6. Who helps you when you want to reach a goal?

7. Have you ever worked hard to reach a goal? What was it?

8. Do you want to learn a new skill? What is it?

9. Is it easy or difficult to achieve goals? Why?

10. Do you know someone who has achieved a big goal?

11. What do you need to do to reach your goals?

12. What goal did you have as a child?

13. Is it better to have big goals or small goals? Why?

14. How do you feel when you achieve a goal?

15. Do you think writing down goals helps?

16. Have you ever changed your goal? Why?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What is the difference between a dream and a goal?

18. How do people stay motivated to achieve their goals?

19. Have your ambitions changed over time? How?

20. Do you think people should set short-term or long-term goals? Why?

21. What are some challenges people face when reaching goals?

22. How do you measure success in life?

23. Have you ever set a goal and failed? What did you learn?

24. What personal qualities help someone achieve their dreams?

25. Should schools teach students how to set goals? Why?

26. How can people develop more self-discipline?

27. Is it possible to achieve a goal without hard work? Why or why not?

28. What role do mentors play in helping people achieve their goals?

29. Do you think money is an important goal in life? Why or why not?

30. What is the best way to deal with failure when trying to reach a goal?

31. Do you think setting goals makes people happier? Why?

32. Can competition help people achieve their goals? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do cultural differences influence people’s ambitions?

34. What is the relationship between ambition and happiness?

35. Can ambition ever be a negative trait? Why or why not?

36. How important is goal-setting in leadership and management?

37. Do you think people should always have a goal in life? Why or why not?

38. What psychological factors help or hurt goal achievement?

39. How does failure shape a person’s ambitions?

40. Are some goals impossible to achieve? Why or why not?

41. How does technology influence goal-setting and productivity?

42. What role do habits play in achieving success?

43. Is luck more important than effort in achieving big goals?

44. Should society encourage people to dream big? Why or why not?

45. How do different generations view ambition and success?

46. Is ambition necessary to live a fulfilling life? Why or why not?

47. Should governments or companies help people achieve their career goals?

48. If you could give advice to your younger self about ambition, what would you say?