In this lesson, we talk about plans, goals, and the past. The sentence “She didn’t plan anything for her future” means that she had no plans or ideas about what to do later in life. Maybe she didn’t think about her studies, job, or dreams.
We often use this kind of sentence to describe someone who didn’t make decisions or preparations.
💡 Examples:
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He didn’t study for his exam.
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They didn’t save money for their trip.
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I didn’t think about my future when I was young.
It’s important to plan for the future because it helps us feel ready, confident, and motivated.
⚙️ GRAMMAR
We use the Past Simple tense to talk about things that happened or didn’t happen in the past.
1. Past Simple (affirmative)
Structure: Subject + verb (past form)
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She planned her future carefully.
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They worked very hard last year.
2. Past Simple (negative)
Structure: Subject + didn’t + base verb
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She didn’t plan anything for her future.
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We didn’t go to school yesterday.
3. Past Simple (questions)
Structure: Did + subject + base verb?
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Did she plan her future?
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Did you study last night?
4. Future with “Will”
Used for decisions or promises.
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She will think about her future soon.
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I will help her make a plan.
5. Future with “Going to”
Used for planned actions or intentions.
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She is going to start planning next week.
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We are going to support her.
6. Modal Verbs
Used to express advice or ability.
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She should make a plan.
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She can start studying.
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She must be responsible.
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She shouldn’t waste time.
💬 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
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Future – The time that comes after the present.
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Plan – To think about what to do in the future.
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Goal – Something you want to achieve.
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Decision – A choice you make after thinking.
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Dream – Something you want to do or become.
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Responsibility – Something important you must do.
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Motivation – The reason why you want to do something.
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Career – The job or profession you choose for your life.
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Success – When you do something well and achieve your goals.
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Regret – Feeling sad because of something you didn’t do.
🗣️ USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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She didn’t have any plans for her future.
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It’s important to think ahead.
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She should set new goals.
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He must take responsibility.
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I didn’t know what to do after school.
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You can always start planning now.
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We are going to help her decide.
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She will learn from her mistakes.
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Better late than never!
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The future starts today.
✍️ SENTENCES
Positive
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She planned her future last year.
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She is going to study at university.
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She will find a good job one day.
Negative
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She didn’t plan anything for her future.
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She isn’t thinking about her goals.
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She won’t stay at home forever.
Questions
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Did she plan her future?
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Is she going to study soon?
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Will she find success?
Answers
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No, she didn’t plan anything yet.
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Yes, she is going to start soon.
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Yes, she will if she works hard.
💬 CONVERSATION
Emma: Hi, Sarah. What are you doing this weekend?
Sarah: Nothing special. I’m just relaxing.
Emma: Have you thought about your future plans?
Sarah: Not really. I didn’t plan anything for my future.
Emma: Oh, really? You should start thinking about it.
Sarah: I know. I finished school last year, but I still don’t know what to do.
Emma: Well, you can study something you like. What are you interested in?
Sarah: I like drawing and design. Maybe I’m going to take an art course.
Emma: That sounds great! You must follow your passion.
Sarah: Yes, you’re right. I will start looking for a course tomorrow.
Emma: See? Now you have a plan! The first step is always the hardest.
Sarah: Thanks, Emma. I feel more motivated now.
📖 READING
Text: “A New Start for Mia”
Mia finished high school last year. She was a good student, but after graduation, she didn’t plan anything for her future. She stayed at home, watched movies, and met friends. Her parents were worried because she didn’t want to study or work.
One day, her best friend invited her to a technology workshop. Mia discovered she loved coding and creating websites. She started to learn more online and decided to become a web designer.
Now, she studies computer design at college. She works hard every day and feels happy about her progress. She says, “I didn’t plan anything before, but now I know what I want for my future.”
Questions and Answers
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What did Mia do after graduation?
She stayed at home and didn’t plan anything. -
Why were her parents worried?
Because she didn’t want to study or work. -
What did Mia discover at the workshop?
She discovered she loved coding and websites. -
What is Mia studying now?
She is studying computer design. -
How does she feel now?
She feels happy and motivated.
