Talking About Progress & Goals

What is this lesson about? This progress & goals ESL lesson plan helps A2–B1 learners discuss fitness routines, set goals, and describe their achievements using natural English. Students practise phrases such as My goal is…, I’m working towards…, and I’ve already… through dialogue, gap-fills, and role-plays.

What language will students learn? Learners focus on six core terms: goal, endurance, routine, gym, push-ups, strength. They also master functional language for:

• Setting goals: My goal is to do 10 push-ups in a row.

• Describing progress: I’ve already increased my endurance.

• Explaining routines: I go to the gym three times a week and run twice a week.

• Working towards achievements: I’m working towards running 5 km without stopping.
  

How do students practise? The lesson builds fluency and accuracy step by step:

• Warm-up discussion questions about goals and routines.

• Vocabulary matching to build understanding of fitness terms.

• Dialogue activity modelling progress-tracking language.

• Gap-fill practice to reinforce structures.

• Role-play speaking tasks where learners share their own goals and progress.

• Personal reflection to connect learning with real-life fitness habits.
  

Why is this lesson useful? By the end, learners can:

• Talk confidently about their goals, routines, and achievements.

• Use present simple and present perfect naturally in fitness contexts.

• Ask and answer questions about progress and motivation.

• Apply English to real-world wellbeing and personal growth discussions.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is designed for pre-intermediate adult learners (A2–B1). It’s especially suited for wellbeing-focused ESL classes, helping students build both confidence and accuracy in talking about goals.