Future Planning for Teens - Light Package

Speaking practice, interests, and early project ideas

Is your child in Grade 8, 9, or 10?

This lesson package is for students who need more confidence speaking in English, but who are also starting to think about their future — school, activities, possible university paths, career interests, or even just what they might enjoy doing later.

Many students at this age are not ready to choose a major or career, and that is completely normal. The goal of this course is not to pressure them into making big decisions too early. Instead, we use English conversation as a way to help students talk about themselves, understand their interests better, and begin thinking about useful next steps.

Students will practise speaking about school, hobbies, strengths, challenges, activities, goals, and possible future interests. Along the way, we may also explore small project ideas based on what the student genuinely cares about.

Depending on the student, this could be a writing project, research topic, creative piece, community idea, presentation, business idea, technology project, or another simple activity they can slowly build over time.

By the end of the package, students should feel more comfortable expressing themselves in English and have a better sense of their interests, strengths, and possible next steps.

**Before the first lesson, I will send a short pre-lesson questionnaire for the student and/or parent to complete. This helps me prepare a more personalized first lesson and use our time together more effectively. Please submit the completed questionnaire at least 48 hours before the first lesson.** 

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1: Interests, Strengths and English Goals

In the first lesson, I get to know the student and learn more about their school life, hobbies, favourite subjects, strengths, challenges, and English confidence.

We will talk about what feels easy or difficult when speaking English, and what the student would like to improve during the package.

This lesson helps me understand the student’s personality, communication level, and possible areas of interest.

Focus:
English confidence, student interests, strengths, and goals for the package.

Lesson 2: Academic Interests and Possible Pathways

In this lesson, students practise talking about the subjects and topics they enjoy.

We may discuss possible fields such as science, business, technology, healthcare, arts, education, social issues, entrepreneurship, trades, or other areas, depending on the student’s interests.

The goal is not to choose one final path. It is simply to help the student explain what they like, what they are curious about, and why certain subjects or fields may interest them.

Students will also learn useful English vocabulary for talking about school, future plans, careers, university, and personal goals.

Focus:
Speaking more clearly about academic interests and possible future directions.

Lesson 3: Activities and Project Ideas

In this lesson, we talk about the student’s current activities, hobbies, extracurriculars, and interests outside of school.

We will look at whether one of these interests could become a small project or activity. This does not need to be anything big or impressive. It should be realistic and connected to the student’s real interests.

For example, a student might explore a research question, create a short presentation, start a small writing project, develop a creative idea, volunteer in an area they care about, or plan a simple portfolio piece.

The student will practise explaining the idea in English: what it is, why they chose it, and what the first step could be.

Focus:
Finding realistic activity or project ideas and learning how to describe them in English.

Lesson 4: Personal Presentation and Next Steps

In the final lesson, the student will prepare a short self-introduction, interest presentation, or project explanation in English.

This gives the student a chance to practise organizing their thoughts and speaking with more confidence.

We will also review what the student has improved, what they may still need to work on, and what simple next steps would make sense over the next two to three months.

A brief parent update is included at the end of the package.

Focus:
Speaking practice, confidence, review, and practical next steps.

Who This Package Is For

This package may be a good fit for:

• Grade 8–10 students
• Students who are shy or unsure when speaking English
• Students who need practice explaining their thoughts more clearly
• Students who are beginning to think about university, college, or future careers
• Students who are not sure what they are interested in yet
• Students who may want to start a small project but do not know where to begin
• Parents who want early guidance without starting full admissions counselling

What’s Included

This package includes:

• 4 private 50-minute lessons
• English speaking practice
• Vocabulary support
• Guided discussion about interests, school, activities, and future goals
• Early academic and career exploration
• Simple activity or project brainstorming
• Short next-step recommendations
• A brief parent update after the final lesson

Materials

There is no required textbook.

I will provide any materials needed for the lesson. These may include speaking prompts, vocabulary support, reflection questions, interest worksheets, project brainstorming questions, or simple planning templates.

Materials will depend on the student’s age, English level, interests, and goals.

Homework will be light. The main focus is conversation, confidence, self-expression, and practical next steps.

Please Note

This is not a full university admissions counselling package.

It does not include application strategy, essay editing, final university list-building, test planning, or direct application support.

This package is for younger teens who want to build English confidence, understand themselves better, and begin exploring future possibilities in a practical and low-pressure way.