ENGLISH Reading Exercise #16 (Intermediate) Goal Setting Step 2
ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE
To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improve your English fluency.
These exercises are designed for intermediate to advanced students who want to sound like a native speaker. By reading along with the teacher at the same time, with the teacher’s voice superimposed over their own, students start to self-correct in the areas of pronunciation and fluency, learning to read and speak in natural word groups.
If you find the pace is too slow, go to the Advanced version, and repeat until you are fluent in sync with the teacher’s reading.
Here is a transcript of the video: English Reading Practice: Exercise 16 (Intermediate) – Goal Setting Blueprint – Step 2
Be sure to watch the introductory video to this playlist before doing this exercise.
Click on the link below in the Description . . .
(https://youtu.be/IOeaBha6dUU)
Instructions
- Turn up the volume so the teacher’s voice is loud.
- Read the words in red out loud at the same time as the teacher.
- Pay attention to the teacher’s voice intonation and the word groups.
- If you find the speed is too slow, go to the playlist and choose the advanced version.
- Check any new words in a dictionary to fully understand the text.
Step 2 – Write Down Goals to Tie Them Up!
Writing goals describes the act of inscribing on a surface, characters or shapes that convey thoughts and ideas in relation to that goal. Why is this mechanical act of writing goals so important in the achievement process? Also, what is the best way to approach writing goals for maximum effect?
Words are an integral part of the thinking process. Words convey images, pictures, feelings, and emotions to the mind. Say to yourself silently “STENCH” and then follow it quickly with “FRAGRANCE” and you will be aware of the different reactions those words produce in your mind.
Here is an interesting observation: We can be thinking ‘something’ without realizing fully what that something is. It is intangible, it is not clearly defined in our mind. But now, start putting that thought into words, try expressing it, and an amazing thing starts to happen. By clothing it in words, that abstract thought now takes on body, shape, form, and substance. It is no longer just a thought! It becomes something which motivates us, or creates a gut feeling inside. Just try it and you will see how it works.
So, why is the mechanical act of writing goals so important? Building on what we have already stated, putting pen to paper now transfers those expressions which embody thoughts, into something tangible. We can now physically look at it. Even the act of using the eye in coordination with the hand holding the pen when writing goals, makes a much firmer impression on our mind as you write out the phrase or expression. Now when we read and re-read that phrase or sentence, the impression on the mind becomes deeper and deeper. The process forces a person to articulate their desires, and it sets out a concrete roadmap to achieving the goal.
Here is another important point: When the words are written and then repeatedly re-written, they have maximum impact. So don’t be content with a first draft. Initially writing goals down is important, yes. But then, rephrase it, compact it, add motivating adjectives, make it pithy. A week later you may want to adjust it again. Keep on fine-tuning.
This well-worded record then serves as a constant reference point, helping a person to stay focused and motivated. The act of writing down a goal even creates a sense of responsibility in a person, making them responsible to themselves.
Here are four key suggestions on how to write down goals:
- Be specific: Be specific about what you want to achieve. Instead of a vague goal like “lose weight,” specify the amount of weight you want to lose and the timeframe in which you aim to achieve it.
- Use clear, positive language: Focus on what you want to achieve, not on what you want to avoid. Positive language creates optimism and motivation.
- Include action verbs: Use action verbs to specify the steps you will take. This gives a sense of urgency and a realization that the goal is achievable and actionable.
- Write in the present tense: When you write as if your goals are already happening, you feel more motivated and it creates a sense of immediacy.
In conclusion: Putting goals in writing breathes life into them, making them a force which cannot be easily stopped. To put it succinctly, “Write Goals Down to Tie Them Up!”
Let’s now go to Step 3: To Reach Goals, Bypass Resistance & Gather Assistance
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