By the end of today’s lesson, you will have picked a course and have a study plan. Both will help you to better reach your SMART goals that you set in the previous lesson.
Case Study: Consistency or intensity?
Student A takes one 25-minute class every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 24 weeks. Student B takes five or six 25-minute classes every day for 2 weeks. Both students took roughly 30 hours of classes.
- In your opinion, which student has a better chance of reaching their goals?
Research has shown that building good habits over time keeps things enjoyable, while still giving results. This requires commitment by choice and prioritization. In other words, prioritizing learning English is a personal choice!
- For homework, you were asked to choose a course that you find interesting or helpful. Which course did you choose? Why?
Your teacher will copy a text onto your chat. Read the tips together. As you read, remember that it’s okay to make mistakes and ask questions! Here are some questions to help you get started:
- What does ______ mean?
- How do you pronounce ____?
- Can you repeat that, please?
- Can you explain ____, please?
- Can you say that again, please?
The SMART goals you created should be the foundation of your plan. In other words, how can you get from this point today to your goal in the next few months? With your teacher, fill in the following table:
| SMART GOALS | LEARNING GOALS | MOTIVATION |
|---|---|---|
| What are you trying to accomplish? (Your SMART goal) | How are you going to accomplish it? (Your plan - course, frequency of lessons, etc.) | Why is this important? (Your motivation for keeping with your plan) |