Vocabulary
7 key words for this lesson
INTENTIONALITY
Doing things with deliberate purpose.
I'm approaching my goals with more intentionality.
MOMENTUM
Forward progress that builds over time.
Small wins help me build momentum.
CLARITY
A clear understanding of what needs to be done.
I'm hoping to gain clarity about my priorities.
ALIGNMENT
Consistency between your actions and your goals.
I choose tasks that are in alignment with my long-term plans.
PROCRASTINATION
Delaying tasks unnecessarily.
I want to reduce procrastination this week.
OBJECTIVE
A goal you are trying to achieve.
My main objective is to finish the proposal.
ACHIEVABLE
Realistic; possible to do.
I set three achievable goals for the week.
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
What are you hoping to accomplish this week?
A high-level question about goals and intention.
"Monday again! What are you hoping to accomplish this week?"
I'm trying to set realistic objectives instead of overwhelming myself.
You want achievable goals.
"Last week I planned too much. Now I'm setting realistic objectives."
I'm focusing on progress, not perfection.
You value consistent improvement over flawless results.
"The draft won't be perfect, but I'm focusing on progress, not perfection."
I want to build momentum by completing small but important tasks.
Small wins create motivation.
"I'll start with three quick wins to build momentum."
I'm aiming to finish tasks I've been postponing.
You want to reduce procrastination.
"I'm aiming to finish the tax forms I've been postponing for weeks."
I'm limiting distractions so I can be more mentally present.
You want a clearer, more focused mind.
"I deleted social media from my phone. I'm limiting distractions this week."
In Action
Hear how these phrases sound in real B2B situations
“The present perfect continuous ("I've been postponing") emphasises that the delay has continued over time — and still matters now.”
Register
Understand when and how to use each phrase — formal, neutral, or informal
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Tim
KiraMonday again! What are you hoping to accomplish this week, Kira?
I'm trying to set realistic objectives instead of overwhelming myself. Last week I planned twelve things and finished four.
Ha, been there. So what's on the list?
Three achievable goals. First, I'm aiming to finish the budget report I've been postponing. Pure procrastination.
Start with something quick to build momentum. That's what works for me.
Good idea. I'm also focusing on progress, not perfection. And I want more clarity about whether the new project is really in alignment with my career goals.
That's a big question. Are you limiting distractions?
Yes — no social media until Friday. I want to approach this week with real intentionality.
Exercises
Complete all three exercises to see your final score
Matching
Click a word, then click its correct definition.
Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right.
Words
Definitions
Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
I'm focusing on progress, not— — —.
Sentence 2
Small wins help me build— — —.
Sentence 3
I'm aiming to finish tasks I've been— — —.
Sentence 4
I want to reduce— — —this week.
Sentence 5
I'm limiting— — —so I can be more present.
Sentence 6
I'm hoping to gain— — —about my priorities.
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.What does "momentum" mean here?
2."Progress, not perfection" means…
3.Which tense emphasises a delay that has continued until now?
4.What is "procrastination"?
5.In the dialogue, how many things did Kira finish last week?
6.What distraction is Kira avoiding until Friday?