A2 English Listening Practice - Motivation

[GorAvagyan]

So today I’m going to talk about motivation. This is a useful topic because we all need motivation to do things in our lives. First let’s talk about motivation in general. If we have motivation this means that we have a desire to do something. If we lack this then it’s much harder to actually accomplish things. Most of us feel motivated at times, but unmotivated at other times. This is perfectly normal. There are certain days when you don’t feel like doing much, you might be tired in a bad mood or just uninterested. I sometimes feel this way when I have to do certain things. For example, I might not be super motivated to work or to do my language learning for the day. I think we all have times when we’re more and less motivated to do things. So, let’s talk about some ways we can get motivated. I think the most important thing we need to do to find our motivation is to set long-term goals. These goals are things that you really want to accomplish. They can be personal goals or professional goals. Once you have these goals in mind, you can create a plan to reach these goals. Some people make a very detailed plans and some people are a little more flexible with their plans. In my opinion it’s good to set short term goals that will help you meet your long-term goals. And more importantly all of these goals should be times specific. For example, I could make my long-term goal to become fluent in French in two years and then maybe I could make a short-term goal for six months one year and I a year and a half from now that will help me reach that two-year goal, If you sent specific deadlines for your goals this can help motivate you because you can see the finish line. Another thing that can help motivate you is to imagine yourself in the future after you’ve already completed your goal. For example, if you have a goal to speak English fluently, imagine yourself in the future speaking English fluently. Imagine what that will feel like and imagine the satisfaction it will give you. I find that this motivates me a lot. Sometimes when I’m doing something I think why am I doing this? What’s the point? but if I imagine how, it will feel when I accomplish my goal in the future, this helps me continue. Another way you can increase your motivation is by finding the right place and time to do your task. Personally, I feel more motivated to work in certain spaces in my apartment and I feel less motivated in other spaces. It’s pretty interesting actually. Also, I feel really motivated to work or study when I go to cafés. when I am surrounded by other people who are working or reading it motivates me to do this to. Also, it’s important to identify the time of day when you feel most motivated. You should use this time period to accomplish as much as possible. Thus, it’s important to plan your day so that you can take advantage of this time. In general, I know the hours when I’m motivated to work and when I’m usually tired, so I plan my day with this in mind. One last thing that can also motivate you is finding a role model. A role model is someone who you look to for inspiration. Specifically, it’s good to find a role model who has already accomplished what you’re trying to accomplish. For example, if you want to move up in your career, you can find a role model who has already reached a high level in your industry. You can learn from their success, and you can follow in your footsteps as we say, having a role model can motivate you to work hard and not give up.

[tranthainghi]

1) We should set a long-term goals but in your point of view, setting short-term goals to reach long-term goals is better.
2) You feel motivated to work when you're in coffee shops
3) A role model is a person whose achievement insprires you
Thank you for this helpful video teacher <3
Anyway you're one of my role models who motivates me a lot to learn English

[nagakolisetti]

This is a wonderful lesson. Motivation is essential for all the people. First I set goals my short term goal is to earn money and my long term goal is to become a english fluenter. I have watched so many videos and that videos helped me to do things and set goals. Every person need to make one successful person who inspires you a lot.

[zeynabkhoshroo]

1. short and long goals
2. cafes
3. role modal who reached a high level in your industry and you can learn their success
GOD BLESS YOU!

[anfalnassar]

This topic is very useful, for me, there are some things that makes me more motivated such as, specific times during the day in the morning, and after sunset. Also there are some places in my house which motivate me to work hard. I don't agree with you about working or reading in cafes or other crowded places. I typically accomplish my tasks in quiet places.I have made a long term goal to speak English fluently within one and half year, and as you said, I have set short term goals to reach my main goal. I really like the idea of role model, it is very helpful to look up someone who has reached high level in your field, it definitely helps you to work hard and not give up.

[stefanbarnert]

1) We can set short-term or long-time goals.
2) You fell motivated to work when you are in a coffee shop.

3) A role model is a person whose accomplishment inspires you.

[DALILAPINSONRINCON]

1.- LONG AND SHORT TERM GOALS, 2.- AT THE CAFÉ, SURROUNDED OF PEOPLE, 3.- A ROLE MODEL IS A PERSON WHO MOTIVATES YOU.

[Ducnguyen]

I love your speech, It is not too fast for beginner like me ^^

[haule]

1. We should have long-term goals to help us motivated. Besides, planning short-term goals to accomplish the final goals.
2. You usually feel motivated when you work in certain spaces in your apartment. Sometimes, you want to go to a coffee shop because there are many people who study or work, too.
3. Role model is a person who reached the goals you want to accomplish.

[ABC-jfol]

5) identify: nhận dạng, xác định
take advantage : tận dụng lợi thế

[cristianprato]

Hi ...I am from Argentina...I am learning with you...thanks tach

[nayaracake]

hello, I am Brazilian, and I learn so much with your videos .
thanks very much teacher, you are the best!!!

[amna.a]

1/We set long-term goals and short-term goals
2/Cafes or when surrounded yourself by people working
3/ role model

[Programming-Shorts]

1-set-term goal
2- see other people work
3-the try to accomplish

[tiptop]

U are grate person and teacher. It's the best tutorial videos on YouTube!
I really feel improve after your video. Because it's understandable and so professional work 🙂 thank you!

[hoanha]

Hello, I'm from Vietnam, I learn so much your videos
Thank you very much

[AramRafat-ljgu]

‌‌‌‌ well done, its very useful to advancied learn english, have nice day

[mirtadesimone]

Thank teacher. I am happy with your classes👍

[habibamohamed]

1. we have to set short goals to certain that we can make it and to give our motivation
2. you feel motivated in any space place in your house or on the cafe that you see people work there so you be more motivated
3. role model could be someone that you want to be like him/her

[phuocnghia]

1. Long-term goals and short-term goals
2. Coffee shops
3. A role model is someone who you look to for inspiration