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Recently, I’ve been thinking about achievable yearly goals and effective ways to set them. This made me wonder how others approach their goals and what strategies they use.
Today, I’d like us to discuss yearly goals, and I hope you’ll find some helpful tips.
Q1. (Icebreaker) Have you set any yearly goals for your studies, life plans, or self-improvement? If you’re comfortable sharing, please tell us about them. Or, you could talk about something you’d like to do in your hobby.
Q2. How do you set your goals? Do you have any helpful methods for creating realistic and achievable ones?
Q3. Are you good at staying motivated to achieve your goals? What strategies do you think are most important for maintaining motivation?
Q4. If you could go back to your younger self with your current knowledge and thoughts, what goals would you set?
＜TOPIC2> Worlds traditional festivals
https://youtu.be/Zweqb-oqrHU?si=mqDcC6WfrqWLhOiW
Are you interested in world festivals?
As the YouTube video above shows, there is a wide variety of festivals, ranging from local traditions to those that play an important role for nations.
Personally, I’d love to explore the world and immerse myself in these vibrant cultures someday.
In Topic 2, let’s talk about fascinating cultures and share your thoughts or experiences, whether you’ve participated in festivals or simply find them interesting.
I hope this topic will spark your curiosity about different cultures and encourage your English learning journey.
Q1. After watching the video above, which festival intrigued you the most? Please briefly share your first impression and what caught your attention.
Q2. Are there any festivals in your local area? If so, please describe one, or feel free to talk about a Japanese festival that you’re interested in.
Q3. Have you ever participated in festivals abroad? Please share your experience, or mention one you’d like to experience in the future.
Q4. What do you think is the role of these festivals for a country and its people?
