MINDSET
Is this a growth or fixed mindset?
“I can’t do it.”
Fixed mindset
Change SUCCESS into a noun.
SUCCESS
This is your most speaking-focused category.
“I’m bad at English.”
I’m not good at English yet, but I can improve.”
Is this growth or fixed?
I can’t do it yet, but I can learn.”
Growth mindset
Change SUCCESS into an adjective.
successful
❌
“I always make mistakes when I speak.
Possible answer:
“Making mistakes helps me improve my speaking.”
Complete:
“Mistakes are not failures. They are opportunities to ______.”
improve
Change SUCCESS into an adverb.
successfully
❌
“I’m not creative.”
Reshape it using yet.
I’m not very creative yet, but I can develop my creativity.”
Choose the better mindset:
A: “I’m not naturally good at English, so I’ll never be fluent.”
B: “I’m not fluent yet, but I can improve with regular practice.”
B
Complete:
“Regular practice can lead to great ______.”
ACHIEVE
achievement
❌
“Everyone is more successful than me.”
Reshape it using comparison + personal growth.
Possible answer:
“I shouldn’t compare myself with others. I should focus on my own progress.”
A student says:
“I failed my exam. There is no point trying again.”
You could try a different study method
Reshape this sentence and use TWO target words:
❌ “I failed once, so I will never succeed.”
Possible answer:
“Failure is an obstacle, not the end. With persistence, I can improve and achieve success.”