Bucket list
Списък с желания
- Talk about your bucket list and future plans
This A2 Bulgarian lesson focuses on planning a bucket list and discussing future trips, featuring key vocabulary like "пътува3d35" (to travel), "планирам" (to plan), and "кухня" (kitchen). You will learn practical phrases for talking about travel goals, schedules, and new experiences.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Упражнение 1: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- What did you want to be when you were a child? (What did you want to be when you were a child?)
- What plans do you have for the future? Would you like to change your job anytime soon? (What plans do you have for the future? Would you like to change your job anytime soon?)
- How will you accomplish them? (How will you accomplish them?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Когато бях малък, исках да стана пожарникар. When I was little I wanted to become a firefighter. |
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Като дете мечтаех да стана лекар. As a child I dreamed of becoming a doctor. |
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Искам да имам повече отговорности в работата си в бъдеще. I want to have more responsibility in my job in the future. |
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Искам да бъда шефът на моята компания след няколко години. I want to be the boss of my company in a few years. |
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Бих искал скоро да сменя професията си, защото не съм доволен от настоящата си работа. I would like to change my profession soon because I am not happy with my current job. |
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Ще отида отново в университета, за да стана учител. I will go to university again to become a teacher. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ако имам повече време, ще ____ български по-добре.
(As I have enough time, I will ____ Bulgarian a bit more.)2. Ако бях по-смел, щях да ____ Рилския манастир догодина.
(As I am a bit late, I will ____ later at the Rilski monastery for dinner.)3. Ако имах възможност, щях да ____ нов проект в работата си.
(As I have the opportunity, I will ____ a new project at work.)4. Ако бях свободен след работа, щях да ____ с приятели.
(As I have free time after work, I want to ____ it with friends.)Exercise 4: Remember Us and the Good Plans
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Искам - Say
Сегашно време
- аз искам
- ти искаш
- той/тя/то иска
- ние искаме
- вие искате
- те искат
Опитам - Try
Минало свършено време
- аз опитах
- ти опита
- той/тя/то опита
- ние опитахме
- вие опитахте
- те опитаха
Посетя - Visit
Минало свършено време
- аз посетих
- ти посети
- той/тя/то посети
- ние посетихме
- вие посетихте
- те посетиха
Имам - Have
Сегашно време
- аз имам
- ти имаш
- той/тя/то има
- ние имаме
- вие имате
- те имат
Планираме - Plan
Сегашно време
- аз планирам
- ти планираш
- той/тя/то планира
- ние планираме
- вие планирате
- те планират
Казва - Say
Сегашно време
- аз казвам
- ти казваш
- той/тя/то казва
- ние казваме
- вие казвате
- те казват
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Lesson Overview: Discussing Your Bucket List in Bulgarian
This lesson focuses on everyday conversations around your personal bucket list and future plans. It introduces Bulgarian vocabulary and expressions used to talk about wishes, goals, and planning important future events. You will practice asking and answering questions about upcoming trips, courses, and new experiences.
Key Topics Covered
- Discussing travel and destinations, e.g., "Къде неща искаш да направиш в живота?" (Where do you want to do things in life?)
- Talking about plans for future studies or courses, such as "Мисля да постея Италия и да опитам традиционната кухня." (I plan to visit Italy and try the traditional cuisine.)
- Expressing new resolutions and how to plan them, including timing and stages.
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
- Желания - wishes or desires
- Пътуване - travel
- Планина - mountain
- Планирам - I plan
- Мисля да - I think I will / I intend to
- Традиционна кухня - traditional cuisine
- Нови преживявания - new experiences
Example Phrases from Dialogues
- "Коя е най-важната за теб желана?" (What is the most important wish for you?)
- "Аз планирам да участвам в маратона тази година." (I plan to participate in the marathon this year.)
- "Имаш ли списък с желания?" (Do you have a bucket list?)
- "Мисля да започна петмесечен курс по гмуркане." (I plan to start a five-month diving course.)
Highlights of Bulgarian Language Features Relevant to this Lesson
Bulgarian uses verb constructions like мисля да (I think I will) to express intentions, similar to English phrases like "I plan to..." or "I intend to..." The language expresses future plans using these modal constructions followed by the verb in its basic form, which can differ from English modal auxiliary forms.
Unlike English, Bulgarian question formation often relies heavily on intonation and pronouns without auxiliary verbs, e.g., "Кога мислиш да започнеш?" translates directly as "When do you think to start?" rather than "When do you think you will start?"
Useful Phrases to Know
- Какви неща искаш да направиш в живота? - What things do you want to do in life?
- Планираш ли пътуване? - Are you planning a trip?
- Мисля да участвам в маратона. - I plan to participate in the marathon.
- Имаш ли списък с желания? - Do you have a bucket list?
This lesson is at A2 level, perfect for learners who want to improve their ability to discuss personal goals and future plans in Bulgarian, while expanding their vocabulary around travel, studies, and activities.
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