Plans Ambitions and Personal Goals
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Setting intentions (20 entries)
- intend to
- intention
- goal
- ambition
- long-term plan
- be determined to
- take the first step
- personal aim
- short-term target
- make a start
- determined
- career goal
- intend
- aim
- halfway there
- go ahead without me
- start off
- leading
- ahead
- totally
2. Exploring possibilities (20 entries)
- explore
- ask around
- think ahead
- possibility
- compare options
- research a course
- seek advice
- attend an open day
- move abroad
- open day
- personal statement
- look ahead
- gap year
- course choice
- application process
- exchange programme
- consider your alternatives
- group project
- reach a high
- process
3. Taking opportunities (20 entries)
- get involved
- gain experience
- take advantage of
- take a chance
- take on a challenge
- have a go at
- enter a contest
- make a useful contact
- enrol on
- volunteer for
- use your strengths
- ask for a trial
- higher education
- careers adviser
- make a profit
- degree
- invest
- promote
- grant
- graduate
4. Handling obstacles (20 entries)
- overcome
- difficulty
- face a setback
- find a way round
- try a different approach
- limited budget
- obstacle
- realistic target
- stay focused
- confusion
- try a different route
- cope with failure
- participate
- time pressure
- practical obstacle
- put pressure on
- get by
- get past a difficulty
- business costs
- sail
5. Evaluating progress (20 entries)
- progress
- reach your goal
- recognise progress
- adjust a target
- measure improvement
- track your progress
- result
- learn a lesson
- plan of action
- long-term goal
- aim high
- future goal
- meet a target
- keep on track
- celebrate progress
- judge success
- clear objective
- motivation
- action plan
- boost confidence