Vocabulary
Proactive:
Proactive means to take action and be responsible for making something happen, rather than just waiting for it to happen.
The "pro-" part means "before" or "in advance", so proactive is about being active and doing things ahead of time.
Being proactive is the opposite of being passive and reactive.
Goal:
A goal is something you want to achieve or accomplish in the future.
It's a target or aim that you work towards completing.
Goals can be short-term (like passing a test) or long-term (like getting a degree).
Dream:
A dream is a hope, aspiration or vision you have for your future.
It's something you imagine or wish for, that you don't necessarily have yet.
Dreams can motivate you to take action and make them a reality.
Actively:
Actively means doing something in an engaged, purposeful way.
It's the opposite of passively or halfheartedly.
Being actively involved in something means putting in full effort and attention.
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Listening Guide:
Listen to the audio/video once and try to understand the general meaning. Don't worry if you don't understand every word.
Listen a second time and focus on understanding the key ideas:
What does "proactive" mean?
What are the two ways to catch a ball described?
How do these two ways relate to reaching your goals in life?
What are some examples given of being proactive vs not being proactive?
On the third listen, pay attention to the vocabulary words that are explained, such as:
Goal
Dream
Actively
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Try to guess the meaning of these words from the context. Don't worry if you're not sure at first.
Listen one more time and see if you can understand the overall message and key points about being proactive.
After listening, review the vocabulary words and their meanings. Look up any words you're still unsure about.
Tips for effective listening:
Listen multiple times to build comprehension
Focus on the main ideas, not every single word
Use context clues to understand new vocabulary
Don't get discouraged if you don't understand everything
Be patient and keep practicing your listening skills
