English with Rachel


The topic for the next lesson will be "Dreams and ambitions". I would like you to write a 150-word paper about the dreams and ambitions you had when you were younger and whether or not they came true.

Here are some documents to help you:

37 Idioms about Dreams and Ambitions | Smart English Learning (stordar.com): https://www.stordar.com/figure-out-english-idioms-about-dreams-and-ambitions/

In episode 37 of the 'Figure Out English' podcast, learn idioms about dreams and ambitions to talk about what you want to...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - Dreams and ambitions (Answers and Vocabulary) (successwithielts.com): https://successwithielts.com/s09e06


To do... (and to be corrected)

Eager beaver of music as a youngster

When I was younger, much younger than I am now, I dreamt of being a professional musician and composer. It was a crazy dream, I know, but it was still my dream. And what happened?

Well, as a teenager I started studying music, first with my grandmother and then at a music school. But I also tried to learn on my own, playing the flute, piano, guitar, singing... I even tried to record myself with two cassette recorders, trying to imitate a home (really 'home') recording studio using two tracks.

In those days I thought the sky was the limit for my musical hopes and ambitions. In time, I could buy a real studio recorder and explore music in more interesting and enriching ways.

Time passed (inevitable for everyone, I know) and I had to grow up, study and work. But at the same time, I met friends who had the same dreams and ambitions as me. What was the result? I started playing in bands and having fun, even composing and recording my own music. I had a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of desire to make music: I was an eager beaver of music. It was a wonderful time, I must say.

Now, with the passing of time, in my almost old age, I've reunited with one of my old bands, to have a great time again with my mates, playing, singing and making music again. I know it's just a parenthesis in the 'rat race' of the king of life we are living, but it's enough for me, I think for all of us.

Conclusions? There is still a spark, a something that makes me smile and makes me want to go on, not to give up on my young dreams, at least not completely.