Part 2 · · 15 samples

Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.

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Ideas to explore

  • Name one specific goal and explain why it mattered to you.
  • Describe two concrete ways the person supported you, such as setting small targets and giving feedback.
  • Explain what changed after the encouragement and what you learned from the experience.

Suggested structure

  1. Briefly introduce the person and your relationship.
  2. State the goal and why you found it challenging.
  3. Give specific examples of how the person encouraged you.
  4. Describe the result and reflect on why the support mattered.
Useful vocabulary & examples
set manageable targets
choose small, realistic steps towards a larger goal

My mother helped me set manageable targets for practising my speaking.

offer gentle feedback
give suggestions in a supportive, non-critical way

After each practice, she offered gentle feedback on one thing I could improve.

grow in confidence
become more self-assured over time

I began to grow in confidence as I spoke more often in class.

break a goal into steps
divide a larger aim into smaller actions

It became easier to make progress once I broke my goal into steps.

Sample answers

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The first person who comes to my mind when I think of somebody who has inspired me to achieve my goal is perhaps my father. He is a man who is so resilient. The number of challenges life has thrown at him and the number of times he has gotten up and faced them with determination is something I have always admired. He used that same patient attitude when helping me prepare for a presentation. I had to give a short ta…

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Everyone needs someone in their life to encourage them during challenging times. We all need that support, whether it comes from parents, friends, relatives, or even siblings. The person I want to talk about today is my mother, who played a crucial role in helping me achieve my goal. My mother is a teacher by profession. One goal I struggled with was becoming more confident speaking in front of other people. I used t…

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Sports have always been a significant part of my life, and I have a rich background in athletics. I was a gold medalist in my school, and during that time, everyone was inspired by my athletic abilities. I had a coach who was instrumental in motivating and encouraging me to push my achievements further. One of the clearest examples of their support came when I was preparing for an important school competition. My goa…

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Well, I would like to talk about my dad, who has had a significant impact on my life with his inspiration. His name is Farhat, and he's also one of the best businessmen in my country. Besides that, I can say he's my support and mentor. He's a really short guy with a smile that always makes people feel comfortable. I remember when I wanted to improve my English and pass an important exam. I was not very confident, and…

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Everyone has someone who inspires them to achieve their goals. For me, that person is my husband. He's incredibly supportive and encouraging. Whenever I feel discouraged, he reminds me of my strengths and pushes me to keep going. This was especially helpful when I decided to take an exam for a professional certification. I was quite nervous because I had not taken an exam like that for a long time. My husband helped …

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I'd like to talk about my boss, who has been a mentor to me since my first day in the marketing industry. He's a demanding person, always pushing me to do my best, which can be frustrating at times. But beyond that, he's also incredibly supportive and encouraging. He's always there to offer advice and help me think through problems instead of simply telling me what to do. Last year, I wanted to take on more responsib…

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There have been a few people who have had a great influence on me, and I have benefited greatly from their vast experiences. Here, I would like to talk about one person who encouraged me to achieve my goal. He is my neighbor, Ajit Singh, a kindhearted man who always has a smile on his face. I got to know him better after moving into the house next door, and his kindness soon became clear. At that time, my goal was to…

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I would like to talk about a situation that demanded a lot of perseverance from my side, and my brother was always there to push me forward and always remind me of my resilience to overcome the situation. Actually, I was suffering from a chronic digestive disease called hyperacidity, in which the food comes back up and caused discomfort. My brother encouraged me to focus on a manageable daily routine while I followed…

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So I would like to talk about a situation where my brother played a pivotal role in my journey towards achieving a particular goal. Actually, a few years back, I suffered from a chronic digestive disease, which is called hyperacidity, where stomach acid or bile flows back into the food pipe lining, irritating it. So, at that time, my goal was to get the symptoms under control and feel confident about eating normally …

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Thank you for your question. I believe that motivation plays an integral role in our life. Without it, achieving a goal becomes a challenge. And at times, people feel the obvious encouragement from their cousins. I also believe that everyone has a special person who encouraged and supported them to become better. For me, that. The person I have in mind is my cousin, who encouraged me when I wanted to improve my Engli…

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I believe that motivation plays an integral role in our lives. Without motivation and drive, it is difficult to accomplish our goals. I also believe that everyone has someone who encouraged them to become better. For me, that person is my mom. I was successful in school, but that success didn't necessarily translate to the real world. I found it difficult to speak confidently in front of other people, and this made m…

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Well, I think motivation plays a role in the success of every person's life. Actually, I know many people who inspire me a lot throughout my life. Among them, I would like to talk about a person who encouraged me to achieve my goal. To begin with, the name of this person is none other than my high-school English teacher, Ms. Rahman. I met her when I was preparing for my university entrance examination, and my goal wa…

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