Goal Setting for Reading Habits
Individuals discuss their personal reading goals, such as reading more books per month, exploring new genres, or improving reading comprehension, and share strategies to achieve them.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
ambitious
Describes a goal that is bold or challenging, but possible to achieve with effort. Use it when talking about plans that push you to do more, like 'an ambitious reading target.'
achievable
Means something that can be done successfully. It's useful for discussing realistic goals, such as 'an achievable plan' in conversations about personal targets.
venture into
To try something new or unfamiliar, like entering a new area. In reading contexts, say 'venture into new genres' when you want to explore different types of books.
tackle
To deal with or start a difficult task. Use it for books or challenges, like 'tackle a tough novel,' to show you're ready to face it.
dedicate
To give time or effort to a specific activity. Common in goal-setting, e.g., 'dedicate time to reading' when planning your schedule.
overthink
To think too much about something, causing hesitation. Useful for advice like 'don't overthink your book choice' to encourage quick decisions.
catches your eye
Something that attracts your attention immediately. In shopping or libraries, say 'a book that catches your eye' for spontaneous choices.
recommend
To suggest something good to someone. Essential for book discussions, like 'recommend a book' to share favorites with friends.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'm trying to set some new reading goals this year.
This sentence uses 'trying to' for ongoing efforts and 'set goals' for making plans. It's useful for starting conversations about personal objectives, like in goal-setting talks; the present continuous shows current action.
My main goal is to read at least two books a month.
A simple structure with 'main goal is to' + infinitive for stating aims. Great for sharing targets clearly; 'at least' adds flexibility, helpful in discussions about habits.
I'm aiming for one book a month, but more importantly, I want to venture into new genres.
Uses 'aiming for' to express intentions and 'more importantly' to prioritize ideas. Useful for balancing goals; contrasts specific and broader aims in conversations.
Setting aside a specific time each day really helps.
Gerund 'setting aside' as subject for advice on routines. Practical for strategy-sharing; 'really helps' emphasizes effectiveness in habit-building talks.
Maybe I can dedicate my lunch break to reading instead of scrolling through my phone.
Suggests alternatives with 'maybe' and 'instead of' for choices. Useful for proposing changes; shows how to replace bad habits with good ones in daily planning.
Don't overthink it, just grab something that catches your eye.
Imperative 'don't overthink' for casual advice, with 'just' to simplify. Ideal for encouraging spontaneous actions; common in exploratory discussions like book selection.
It's about the journey and discovering what you enjoy.
Idiomatic 'it's about' to explain focus, with gerunds for process. Motivational for learning experiences; use when emphasizing enjoyment over completion in goals.
Maybe we can recommend books to each other throughout the year?
Question form with 'maybe' for suggestions, 'recommend to each other' for mutual actions. Builds collaboration; rising intonation invites agreement in group planning.