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DO YOU INTEND TO APPLY FOR THAT SCHOLARSHIP?

 The question “Do you intend to apply for that scholarship?” means Are you planning to ask for money to help pay for your studies? intend to = plan to or want to do something in the future scholarship = money given to a student to study, usually because of good results or special reasons. We use this structure to ask about future plans and decisions . Examples: Do you intend to study abroad next year? Yes, I intend to apply for that scholarship. No, I don’t intend to apply. I want to work instead. GRAMMAR Present Simple (facts and routines): I study English every day. Do you intend to apply for that scholarship? Present Continuous (plans and current actions): She is applying for a scholarship this week. I am not studying for the test right now. Past Simple (finished actions): He applied for a scholarship last year. They didn’t intend to study abroad before. Future with Will: I will apply for that scholarship tomorro...

I DON’T INTEND TO WORK OVERTIME

 The sentence “I don’t intend to work overtime” means I don’t plan to work extra hours at my job. intend to = plan to or want to do something in the future. overtime = extra hours of work after the normal working day. We use this expression to talk about decisions and plans . Examples: I intend to study English every day. She intends to travel in December. I don’t intend to work overtime this week. GRAMMAR Present Simple (facts and routines): I work eight hours every day. I don’t intend to work overtime. Present Continuous (actions happening now): He is working overtime today. They are not working late now. Past Simple (finished actions): She worked overtime last Friday. I didn’t intend to work on Sunday. Future with Will: I will not work overtime tomorrow. She will help me with the report. Future with Going to: I am going to finish my work before 6 p.m. They are going to take a break after work. ...

THEY INTEND TO FINISH THE PROJECT BY MONDAY

 The sentence “They intend to finish the project by Monday” means that they have the plan and the decision to complete the work before or on Monday. intend to = plan to or want to do something in the future. Examples: I intend to study more this weekend. She intends to call her friend tonight. They intend to finish the project by Monday. We use this structure to speak about future plans, goals, or decisions . GRAMMAR Present Simple (facts and routines): They work on the project every day. She usually finishes tasks on time. Present Continuous (actions happening now): They are working hard on the project. He is writing the final report now. Past Simple (finished actions): They finished the last project last month. She didn’t intend to work on Sunday. Future with Will: They will finish the project before Monday. I will help them if they need me. Future with Going to: They are going to present the project next w...

WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO QUIT YOUR JOB?

 The question “When did you decide to quit your job?” asks about the past moment when someone made the choice to leave their job. When did you decide to quit your job? → I decided last month. When did she decide to quit her job? → She decided yesterday. This sentence uses the Past Simple because the decision is finished in the past. People use this question in real life to talk about career changes, personal choices, or life plans . GRAMMAR Past Simple (decisions in the past) I decided to quit my job last week. She didn’t decide to quit her job. When did you decide to quit your job? Present Simple (general facts) I work hard every day. Many people quit their jobs when they are unhappy. Present Continuous (now) I am looking for a new job now. She is thinking about quitting her job. Future with Will I will start a new job next month. She will decide soon. Future with Going to I am going to look for another job to...

I HAVEN’T DECIDED YET

 The sentence “I haven’t decided yet” means that the person still doesn’t know what to choose or what to do. The decision is not finished. The word yet shows that the action is not complete until now , but it may happen in the future. For example: I haven’t decided yet what to eat for lunch. She hasn’t decided yet if she will go to the party. We haven’t decided yet where to travel next summer. This topic helps learners talk about uncertainty, future plans, and choices . GRAMMAR Present Perfect (not finished until now) I haven’t decided yet what to do. He hasn’t decided yet about his new job. Have you decided yet? Present Simple (general facts) I usually decide quickly. She never decides without thinking. Present Continuous (right now) I am thinking about my options. They are deciding what to eat now. Past Simple (finished in the past) I decided yesterday. She didn’t decide last week. Future with Will I will dec...

HE DECIDED TO START HIS OWN BUSINESS

 The sentence “He decided to start his own business” talks about a past decision . He made the choice to stop working for someone else and begin something independent. Starting a business means creating a company or project to earn money . People often decide to start a business when they want to be independent, follow their passion, or create new opportunities. For example: He decided to start his own business last year. She is starting her own business now. They will start their own business in the future. This topic helps learners talk about decisions, future plans, responsibilities, and challenges . GRAMMAR Past Simple (decision in the past) He decided to start his own business. They didn’t decide to start a business last year. Did he decide to start his business alone? Present Simple (general facts) Many people start businesses every year. He works hard in his business. Present Continuous (current action) He is starting his busi...

ARE YOU CONSIDERING WORKING ABROAD?

 The question “Are you considering working abroad?” asks if someone is thinking about living and working in another country . People often consider working abroad for many reasons: to learn a new language, to earn more money, to experience a different culture, or to find better opportunities. For example: Are you considering working abroad next year? She is considering working in Spain because she loves the language. They are not considering working abroad because their family is here. This topic is useful to practice asking and answering about future plans, present decisions, and past experiences . GRAMMAR Present Continuous (for current decisions/plans) Are you considering working abroad? Yes, I am considering it. No, I am not considering it. Present Simple Many people work abroad. She doesn’t want to work abroad. Past Simple Last year, he considered working in Germany. We didn’t consider working abroad before. Future with ...