This topic helps us talk about success in life. Talent is important, but it is not enough. We need other things like hard work, discipline, patience, and good habits. In this lesson, we will learn how to describe what people need to be successful, using the infinitive form (to + verb), and vocabulary related to success.
We also use need and more than to compare and explain ideas.
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To be successful, you need to work hard.
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You need more than talent. You need discipline too.
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To reach your goals, you must stay focused.
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Talent helps, but effort is more important.
📚 GRAMMAR (with examples)
1. Infinitive of Purpose
We use to + verb to explain why someone does something.
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He works hard to be successful.
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She studies every day to learn English.
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You need patience to finish big projects.
2. “Need” and “Need more than”
Use need to talk about what is necessary.
Examples:
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You need more than talent.
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We need time and effort.
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They need to practice.
3. Using “must” and “have to”
Use must and have to to talk about strong necessity.
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You must work hard.
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She has to wake up early every day.
🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
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Talent – A natural ability to do something well.
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Effort – Hard work and energy.
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Discipline – Self-control and focus to do things correctly.
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Success – When you reach your goals.
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Goal – Something you want to do or achieve.
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Practice – To repeat something to get better.
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Confidence – Belief in yourself.
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Teamwork – Working well with others.
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Motivation – The reason why you want to do something.
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Patience – The ability to wait and keep working.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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To be successful, you need to work hard.
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You need more than talent.
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Success takes time and effort.
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Talent is not enough.
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Discipline is very important.
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Practice makes perfect.
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Don’t give up.
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Stay motivated.
✏️ SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
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You need more than talent to be successful.
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She practices every day to improve.
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We need teamwork and motivation.
Negative Sentences
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Talent alone is not enough.
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He doesn’t have discipline.
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They don’t practice often.
Questions
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Do you need more than talent?
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What do you need to be successful?
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Is talent the only important thing?
Answers
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Yes, I need discipline and effort too.
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You need time, practice, and confidence.
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No, talent is not the only thing.
🗣️ Long CONVERSATION
Anna: I want to be successful, but I’m not very talented.
Leo: Don’t worry, Anna. Talent is not everything.
Anna: Really? What do I need then?
Leo: You need to work hard and be patient.
Anna: I always give up when it’s hard.
Leo: You shouldn’t give up. To be successful, you need to keep going.
Anna: Do you think practice helps?
Leo: Yes! Practice, motivation, and discipline are very important.
Anna: Thanks, Leo. I’ll keep working and believe in myself.
Leo: That’s the spirit!
📖 Long READING
To be successful in life, talent is not enough. Many people have talent, but they do not reach their goals. Why? Because they don’t work hard or they give up easily. Success needs more than just a gift.
You need to study, practice, and keep trying, even when it’s hard. Discipline is very important. Successful people wake up early, make plans, and stay focused. They know what they want, and they don’t stop until they get it.
Also, confidence and teamwork help a lot. Sometimes you can’t do everything alone. It’s good to work with others and ask for help.
If you want to be successful, believe in yourself and never stop learning.
Questions:
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Is talent enough to be successful?
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What do successful people do?
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Why is discipline important?
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Should we work alone all the time?
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What is one key message in the reading?
Answers:
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No, talent is not enough.
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They study, practice, and work hard.
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Because it helps you stay focused and keep working.
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No, sometimes teamwork is important.
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Success needs more than talent — it needs effort and discipline.
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