This is a presentation which will help you make a learning plan for 2017. I am giving an example of learning German from zero, but it is applicable to any level or any language. Clear goal statement will help you avoid frustration and achieve the result you want!

1. Set your Learning
Goals for 2017

2. HELLO!
I am Daria Storozhilova
I am a professional English teacher specialising in
Communication.
I have created a @smartlanguagelearning project to help
English learners master Speaking and Writing skills in a modern
way.
You can find me at www.stordar.com.

3. Your English
journey
Where are you
going?

4. VIZUALISE WHAT YOU WANT
Imagine your final result in
your head. Think about
⊡ how you will look,
⊡ what you will be able to
do, and
⊡ how you will feel
TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES

5. VIZUALISE WHAT YOU WANT
Imagine your final result in
your head. Think about
⊡ how you will look,
⊡ what you will be able to
do, and
⊡ how you will feel
TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific
⊡ Measurable
⊡ Achievable / Attainable
⊡ Relevant / Realistic
⊡ Timely / Time-bound

6. “
Learn
German

7. TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific

8. Common European Framework
of Languages
Competences Self Assessment Criteria

9. “Learn German
for Basic
Communication

10. TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific
⊡ Measurable

11. Common European Framework
of Languages
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Name Elementary
Pre-
Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-
Intermediate
Advanced Proficient
IELTS score 1.00 - 2.5 3.0 - 4.0 4.0 - 4.5 5.0 - 6.0 6.5 - 7.0 7.5 - 9.0
Vocabulary
(approx.)
300 - 350 600 - 1200 2000 - 2500 3000 - 4500 5500 - 6600 10000 >

12. “Learn German for
Basic Communication
(A2 level, around 1200
words)

13. TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific
⊡ Measurable
⊡ Achievable / Attainable

14. TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific
⊡ Measurable
⊡ Achievable / Attainable
⊡ Relevant / Realistic

15. “Learn German for
Basic Communication
(A2 level, around 1200
words) for travels to /
through Germany

16. TWO GOAL-SETTING
TECHNIQUES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Make your goals:
⊡ Specific
⊡ Measurable
⊡ Achievable / Attainable
⊡ Relevant / Realistic
⊡ Timely / Time-bound

17. WHEN?
How soon do you need it?
How much can you spend on learning?
Question 3

18. “Learn German for Basic
Communication (A2 level,
around 1200 words) for
travels to / through
Germany in 6 months

19. WHAT IS MY
START POINT?

20. AND TABLES TO
COMPARE DATA
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Name Elementary
Pre-
Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-
Intermediate
Advanced Proficient
IELTS score 1.00 - 2.5 3.0 - 4.0 4.0 - 4.5 5.0 - 6.0 6.5 - 7.0 7.5 - 9.0
Vocabulary
(approx.)
300 - 350 600 - 1200 2000 - 2500 3000 - 4500 5500 - 6600 10000 >

21. What is your start point?
What can you do?
What is your weakest point?

22. WHAT IS MY BIG
GOAL?

23. “Learn German for Basic
Communication (A2 level,
around 1200 words) for
travels to / through
Germany in 6 months

24. WHAT IS MY MOST
IMPORTANT
IMMEDIATE GOAL?

25. What are the steps to your
goal?
What is your most
important immediate goal?

26. “I need Basic
Communication
so I will spend 50 % of time
on listening understanding
and reading + 50 % of time
on speaking

27. PLANNING YOUR PROCEDURE
How will you be learning?

28. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point

29. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point
⊡Final Point (Time and Result)

30. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point
⊡Final Point (Time and Result)
⊡How to measure my progress?

31. Example
Memrise Practice Screen

32. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point
⊡Final Point (Time and Result)
⊡How to measure my progress?
⊡Changes to Your Lifestyle

33. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point
⊡Final Point (Time and Result)
⊡How to measure my progress?
⊡Changes to Your Lifestyle
⊡Accountability

34. Example
Our Secret German Accountability group in Facebook

35. IMPORTANT!
⊡Start Point
⊡Final Point (Time and Result)
⊡How to measure my progress?
⊡Changes to Your Lifestyle
⊡Accountability
⊡'Skippers' / 'Punishments'

36. EXAMPLE
My plan for 6 months
I will learn to understand people in basic
everyday communication (street, gas station,
shop, hotel) and speak to them back
I will study 5 days a week
For 20-30 minutes
I will keep track by Facebook Accountability
Group
I will revise my goal in March

37. WHAT IS MY BALANCE OF
RECEPTION AND PRODUCTION?
Reading
Speaking
Listening

38. CREDITS
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these
awesome resources for free:
⊡ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
⊡ Photographs by Unsplash

39. THANKS!
Any questions?
contact@stordar.com
Facebook @smartlanguagelearning
Twitter @StordarLearn
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