Setting Language Goals

Goals should be S.M.A.R.T.

Any goals you set for your English language development should be:

Specific -for example, a target test score or learning "20 new words/day".

Measurable -a test result or even compliments on how you're English has improved.

Achievable -the goals should be realistic (for you).

Relevant -there should be a clear connection between what we do in class and your desired goal outcome.

Time-based -specific goals definitely need a deadline.

Understanding language fluency

Mastering this skill can take years, whether it involves listening, speaking, reading, or writing. Fluency is about the smoothness and ease with which you can use language, and can be developed with lots of hard work. Setting goals to improve fluency are essential.

Setting Your Goals

When figuring out how to achieve your English language goals, you should consider how big your goals are and how much time you can spend upgrading your English. Big goals like losing your accent completely take a long time and a lot of effort! You'll be more successful by 'chunking' (breaking up) big goals into smaller, achievable missions.

Another often overlooked element of goal-setting is to ask yourself what are the biggest challenges you need to overcome. Is your study time quite limited? Are you normally a shy person, afraid of making mistakes? Is your desire for perfection hurting your fluency?

I've been planning to write an essay on motivation, but I just never got around to it. If you understood that joke, maybe you're like me. It's sometimes hard to force yourself to do something (esp. study) but the results will be amazing! Contact me and let's have a chat about setting some SMART goals, find the time to work on them, and finally see some improvement in your English skills!