Dreams and Goals in English | Slow English Podcast for Learners (A2-B1)

🎧 Is your dream still just a dream? In this slow, clear English podcast for A2-B1 learners, Daniel and Laura explain the difference between a dream and a goal, and give you 4 simple questions to turn any dream into a real plan. This episode is perfect for English listening practice, learning useful vocabulary, and getting motivated to start. ✅ In this English podcast episode, you will learn: The difference between a dream and a goal ("a dream is a destination, a goal is the road") 3 reasons why many dreams stay dreams Sofia's story: from "one day" to tour guide, one small goal at a time How to find 15 minutes a day for your dream (more than 90 hours in a year!) The "Four Questions" method: What do I want? How will I know? What's my first step? When will I do it? What to do when you miss a day Grammar: want to / hope to / plan to / going to / will 5 new words: ambition, achieve, motivation, deadline, milestone ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The English Mantra 01:10 Dream or goal? What's the difference? 02:20 Why dreams stay dreams 03:10 Sofia's story: from "one day" to tour guide 04:50 "I don't have time": the 15-minute idea 05:50 The Four Questions method 07:25 When you have a bad week 08:00 Grammar: talking about dreams and plans 09:05 Word Walk: 5 new English words 10:10 Recap and your weekly challenge 💬 YOUR CHALLENGE: Choose one dream and answer the Four Questions. Then write in the comments, in English: "My dream is... and my first step is..." 🔔 Subscribe to The English Mantra for a new slow English podcast every week. Improve your listening, learn useful vocabulary, and speak English with confidence. 👉 Best for: English learners at A2, B1, and lower-intermediate levels. Use this video for listening practice, shadowing (repeat after the speakers), and vocabulary review. Turn on the English subtitles to read and listen together. #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #SlowEnglish #DreamsAndGoals #EnglishForBeginners #TheEnglishMantra