English Conversation Group-
Success

Today’s topic: Success

Vocabulary and Phrases:

Most-likely-to-succeed success story

"pull yourself up by your bootstraps" self-made man

down on your luck The American Dream

under/over-achiever top dog

Questions for Discussion:

1. Describe a person you think is successful. What makes him/her successful in your opinion?

2. Has your definition of success changed over the past five years? Why? Why not?

3. In your opinion, what are the most important characteristics or qualities which will lead to a successful life?

4. What kinds of expectations do you think your society (family, company, school, friends, etc.) will have for you when you return home?

5. If you could excel in one area of your life, what would it be?

(career, academics, athletics, etc.) Why?

6. Do you think that outstanding performance or achievement is related more to talent or hard work? Why?