Turn a wish into a practical learning goal
Ich versuche, regelmäßig zu üben.
Describe a manageable learning goal and use an infinitive clause after common expressions.
A useful learning goal names an action, a context and a realistic routine. Ich versuche, jeden Tag einen kurzen Text zu lesen is more specific than Ich will besser werden. After versuchen, planen and vorhaben, use an infinitive with zu. With a separable verb, zu goes between prefix and verb: anzurufen, mitzumachen. With modal verbs, do not add zu: Ich möchte üben. The understood subject of the infinitive normally matches the subject of these expressions. A dass-clause can name a separate subject explicitly. A plan is an intention, not proof of a future result.
Ich versuche, jeden Tag zehn Minuten zu lesen.
I try to read for ten minutes every day.
Ich habe vor, im Gespräch öfter nachzufragen.
I intend to ask for clarification more often in conversation.
Ich plane, am Lerntreffen teilzunehmen.
I plan to take part in the study meeting.
Es fällt mir schwer, frei zu sprechen.
I find it difficult to speak freely.
Ich möchte ohne Angst üben.
I would like to practise without fear.
Ein kleiner Schritt ist leichter durchzuhalten.
A small step is easier to sustain.
A useful learning goal names an action, a context and a realistic routine. Ich versuche, jeden Tag einen kurzen Text zu lesen is more specific than Ich will besser werden. After versuchen, planen and vorhaben, use an infinitive with zu. With a separable verb, zu goes between prefix and verb: anzurufen, mitzumachen. With modal verbs, do not add zu: Ich möchte üben. The understood subject of the infinitive normally matches the subject of these expressions. A dass-clause can name a separate subject explicitly. A plan is an intention, not proof of a future result.
Describe a manageable learning goal and use an infinitive clause after common expressions.
Ich möchte zu üben is wrong here. A modal verb takes the infinitive without zu: Ich möchte üben.
Versuchen/planen/vorhaben + zu-infinitive; separable: mitzumachen. Modal verb + infinitive without zu.
Write three personal goals with action and frequency. Use versuchen, planen and a modal verb. Explain which goal you can realistically keep for two weeks and why.