Dreams & goals — speaking questions
23 everyday questions about dreams & goals, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A24
What's one thing you'd like to learn this year, even just for fun?
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?
B18
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?
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?
B27
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?
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?
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