[6th Grade English] Let's Talk About Future Dreams!
Hello everyone! In 6th-grade English, we are going to practice talking about our "future dreams" in English. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to tell your classmates and teachers what you want to be when you grow up and why you chose that profession.
Being able to share your dreams in English means you can talk about the future with people all around the world. It might feel a little difficult at first, but don't worry—you just need to remember a few key phrases. Let’s learn together and have some fun!
1. How to ask "What do you want to be?"
To ask someone about their dream, use this phrase:
What do you want to be?
(What would you like to be in the future?)
Study Tip:
"want to be" means "to become" or "to be." Try to memorize this chunk of words together!
2. How to talk about your own dream
When answering with "I want to be...", use this structure:
I want to be a / an (job title).
(I want to be a/an ...)
[Watch out for this common mistake!]
Don't forget to put a or an before the job title.
・Use an if the job title starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
Example: I want to be an artist.
・Use a for all other starting sounds.
Example: I want to be a teacher.
Common Job Vocabulary
・teacher
・doctor
・nurse
・vet
・baker
・pastry chef
・soccer player
・police officer
・firefighter
・YouTube creator
★ Key Point Summary:
The basic structure to express your dream is "I want to be a..."!
3. How to explain "Why?"
After saying what you want to be, adding the reason *why* makes your speech even more interesting. Use the expression I want to... (I want to do...).
I want to help people.
I want to make people happy.
I want to play soccer in Italy.
I want to cook delicious food.
Fun Fact:
If you want to ask "Why?", just say "Why?" When answering, starting your sentence with "Because..." will make your English sound very natural!
4. How to structure your speech (Example)
Let's combine what we've learned to make a short speech.
Hello. My name is Taro.
I want to be a soccer player.
I want to play in the World Cup.
Thank you.
Tip:
It's okay to start with something short! The most important thing is to speak loudly and look at your audience.
5. Useful Tips for Success
[The "want to" rhythm]
When people speak quickly, "want to" often sounds like "wanna." Try practicing with a rhythm: "I wanna be a teacher!" This will help you sound more like a natural English speaker.
[What if I forget a word?]
If you forget the exact word for a job, try describing it! For example, "a person who makes things" or "a person who teaches." You might just find the word you're looking for!
Summary: Key Takeaways
1. Ask: What do you want to be?
2. Answer: I want to be a (job).
3. Reason: I want to (something you want to do).
4. Don't forget a or an before the job!
It's perfectly okay if you don't have just one dream! If you're not sure what you want to be yet, you can share something you want to do instead, like "I want to travel around the world." Expressing your goals and interests is the most important part!