Grammar fix
set a goal
decide on an aim
to decide what you want to achieve and make it your target.
collocationB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
It's important to set a goal if you want to stay motivated.
In my opinion, setting a goal helps people stay focused and work harder, especially when preparing for exams.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I made a goal to save money.
Say: I set a goal to save money.
You SET a goal; 'make a goal' sounds like scoring in football.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natives 'set a goal'; 'establish an objective' is corporate-speak.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
set a goal
- set
- achieve
- realistic
- clear