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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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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