ae eer oals to yourself I rR felt a) ret suggestions. tests ion after teling someone, ays t's better to keep our goal hard work ‘ of people doing > forreal NAM ENG NAM ENG > realy BR ENG BRENG3 [SBI] Read these sentences (a-e) about the 2009 psychology test. Then watch the second part (1.28-2.26) of the talk again. Which sentence is not true? a > 163 people wrote down a personal goal Haif of them announced their commitment to this goal to the others, and half didnt. Everyone was given tasks to help them towards their goal ‘The people who didn’t announce the goal worked for longer than the people who did announce the goal ‘The people who announced the goal said they did't feel close to achieving their goal [SEKI Watch the third part (2.28 tothe end) ofthe tak again. Tick (V) the suggestions that Derek Sivers makes. you want to achieve your goal, .. ‘a announce it to close friends only. understand the tricks that your mind plays on you. ¢ share your goal, but ask for help to achieve it d say nothing at all 5 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 1. What is Derek Sivers’ main claim? Does this match your ‘own expetionces? 2 What do you think of Derek Sivers' suggestions? 3 Have you ever done any of the things he suggests? VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT 6 [SIE] Waten the ips from the TED Tak Choose the correct meaning ofthe words 7 Workin pairs. Tell your partner about something unusual you heard recently (a news story or something a friend told you). Use these expressions from the talk kind of right it goes like this CRITICAL THINKING Using appropriate evidence 8 Derek Sivers quoted several reports as evidence for his claim and he gave the details of one of them, a 2009 study, Read these comments* about the TED Talk. Do the viewers think Derek Sivers used appropriate evidence? Jian ~ He mentions a 45-minute study, but wonder if u that's the only evidence there is? Personally find sharing de iy goals does help me. t Lianne - Well, ve read oftonge-torm stixies that found the = ‘samo effect, but I can't find the references right now. Maybe ly he just chose this example ast was short and simple? t Kevin To my mind, he mentions alot of relevant studios. ‘And he gives an example of how we can tak about goals — dp in more useful ways, Well 'm going to gho ita try, anyway! “The comments were created for thie activity. 9 Work in pairs. Do you think Derek Sivers’ evidence was. convincing and/or appropriate? 10. Write a short reply to one of the comments, either agreeing or disagreeing and saying why. PRESENTATION SKILLS Thinking about your audience When you prepare your talk, remember to think about your audience and how you can make them feel more Connected to your talk. * Avoid using technical words that the audience might not understand, * What might they know about your topic? © What might get them interested in it? * Direct your audience to think about their own experiences. (Have you ever ... ? How would you feel... ? Remember when you ..) hue 44 [SER Look atthe Presentation tips box. Then watch the Clip from the TED Talk Which ofthe techniques does Derek Sivers use? Why is this a good technique for his talk? 42 Work in pairs. You are going to give the introduction to a presentation on some of these topics. Think of things you could ask an audience to do. Write the exact words you would use. ‘= starting a new job moving to a new house preparing for a job interview making a dificult decision ving advice to someone about problem making the right career choice OK everyone. Now, | want you to imagine that you are walking into the office on the first day of a new job. 13 Work in two pairs within a group of four. Take turns. to give your presentations. Which words are most, successful in getting the other pair to think about their ‘own experiences? > half heel) NAM ENG > half /hosf/ BA ENG > quit NAM ENG > stopped BR ENG > marathon /mare8an/ NAM ENG > marathon /mare0an/ BR ENG