Lesson 50. Dreams and Ambitions (夢と野望)
▮ Explanatory Text:
Dreams and ambitions drive us forward, giving us goals to aim for and motivating us to overcome obstacles. They can be as varied as our personalities, from aspiring to achieve career milestones to wanting to travel the world or learn new skills. Discussing our dreams and ambitions can inspire us to take action and support each other in our pursuits.
▮ Common Phrases:
1. My dream is to…
2. I aspire to become…
3. One of my ambitions is…
4. To achieve my dream, I plan to…
5. A goal I’m working towards is…
▮ Example Sentences:
1. My dream is to travel to every continent.
2. I aspire to become a successful entrepreneur.
3. One of my ambitions is to learn to play the piano.
4. To achieve my dream, I plan to save a portion of my income every month for travel.
5. A goal I’m working towards is getting my master’s degree.
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss your dreams and ambitions. Share what you aspire to achieve, how you plan to reach these goals, and any steps you’ve already taken. Encourage others to share their dreams and discuss any challenges they anticipate. Use the phrases introduced in this lesson to express your aspirations and the motivation behind them.
This lesson plan encourages students to articulate their future goals and the steps they plan to take to achieve them. It aims to build vocabulary related to personal and professional development, fostering a classroom environment where students can inspire and learn from each other’s aspirations.
