Dreams & goals — speaking questions
35 everyday questions about dreams & goals, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A25
What's one thing you'd like to learn this year, even just for fun?
What's one everyday thing you'd like to get a little better at, not a big dream, just something small?
What's a small goal you finished recently, and how did it feel when you were done?
Describe a place where you'd love to live one day. What makes it your dream spot?
What's the silliest or most random thing on your bucket list, just for fun?
B111
Is there a goal you keep meaning to start but somehow never do? What's holding you back?
Describe a dream trip you'd love to take someday. Where would you go and what would you do?
How do you like to celebrate when you finally reach a goal? Big party or quiet treat?
Is there a small daily habit that quietly moves you closer to what you want? Tell me about it.
Has a goal ever turned out to be much easier than you feared once you actually started?
If money were no object and you couldn't fail, what's the first thing you'd go after?
Do you think it's better to chase one big dream or enjoy lots of small ones?
If you could wake up tomorrow having mastered one skill overnight, what would you choose?
What would you say to a friend who keeps giving up on their goals halfway through?
How do you usually keep track of your goals day to day — lists, apps, or something else?
Who is someone whose drive or ambition inspires you, and what do you admire about them?
B211
Would you describe yourself more as a dreamer or a doer? How does that show up in your life?
If you could swap your biggest goal with someone else's for a year, would you do it?
What's your best advice for setting goals that are ambitious but still realistic?
When a goal gets hard and boring in the middle, what keeps you going?
Have you ever reached a goal and felt strangely flat instead of thrilled? What happened?
Do you chase goals better alone or with other people around you? Why?
What would you tell someone who's just hit a big setback on the way to a goal?
Compare what you dreamed of becoming as a child with what you want now. How have things changed?
Is there a goal you once had that you've quietly let go of? Looking back, do you mind?
When you want to start working towards something new, what's the best first step in your experience?
If you had a big secret dream, would you tell people about it or keep it to yourself? Why?
C16
Tell me about a moment when you realised one of your dreams had quietly changed direction.
When chasing a goal, do you think patience or a sense of urgency serves you better?
Have you ever had to redefine success on your own terms rather than by what others expect?
When you picture your life ten years from now, what does a good version of it look like?
When people reach their dreams, how much do you think is down to luck versus sheer effort?
Rank these by what most often gets in the way of your goals: lack of time, fear, money, or losing interest. Why that order?