ESOL Orientation

Name____________________________________________

Are You Ready for Change?

Look again at number 10 on the previous page. Read aloud as a group. Now ask yourself silently, "Do I have the power to make positive choices in my life that will help me reach my goals?"

Answer the questions below by yourself.

1) Are you satisfied with your life as it is now? ___Very ___Somewhat ___Not at all

2) Will learning English help you to be more satisfied? ___Definitely ___Probably ___Not at all

3) Do you want to make some changes in your life? ___Yes ___Maybe ___No

4) Are you willing to work hard at making those changes? ___Yes ___Maybe ___No

5) Are you willing to make personal sacrifices to bring about a change in your life? ___Yes ___I am not sure ___No

6) Have you discussed these changes with those you love? ___Yes ___A little __No

7) Are you willing to ask others to help you? ___Yes ___I don't know ___No

8) How long have you considered these changes? ___A long time ___Not too long ___I haven't

9) Have you tried to make these changes before unsuccessfully? ___Yes ___No

10) If so, do you know why you were not able to make the changes you desired? ___Yes ___Maybe ___No

11) Has anything significantly changed in your life since then? ___Yes ___No

12) Do you have a positive attitude about change? ___Yes ___Somewhat ___No

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