Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English Talking about Your Dreams - March 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
Jairo (Heidel), a middle-aged listener reflecting on shifting priorities as time feels shorter. He talks about describing dreams, polite ways to mention age, and phrasing time left for goals. The conversation covers focusing on key financial aims and how dreams can change over a lifetime.
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Phrase Age And Time Politely
- Use polite expressions for age and clearer time phrases when talking about limited time.
- Jairo (Heidel) should say "the time for me to follow my dream is growing shorter" instead of "the time is not longer for following an eternal dream."
Use Adjectives After Need To
- Prefer adjectives after 'need to' rather than the verb 'be' plus infinitive for descriptions.
- Correct: "I need to be focused on important things" and "I need to save money to be prepared for my retirement."
Kaori's Shift From Ambition To Family
- Kaori dreamed of high-profile leadership roles but left paid work for family life and part-time work.
- She became a successful mother with two daughters in college while holding a part-time job to help pay school costs.