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.

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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.

• Modals:

  • I can finish my tasks on time.

  • You shouldn’t work too many hours.

  • We mustn’t stay at the office all night.

  • I must take a rest if I am tired.

• Comparatives and Superlatives:

  • Working overtime is more stressful than regular hours.

  • This week is busier than last week.

  • Friday is the busiest day at work.

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VOCABULARY

1. Intend – to plan to do something.

2. Overtime – extra hours of work after normal time.

3. Schedule – a plan of times and activities.

4. Shift – a period of work time.

5. Deadline – the final time to finish something.

6. Colleague – a person you work with.

7. Workload – the amount of work you have to do.

8. Salary – the money you earn from work.

9. Stress – the feeling of worry or pressure.

10. Break – a short rest during work.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I don’t intend to work overtime.

• She doesn’t plan to stay late.

• We must finish before the deadline.

• You shouldn’t work too much.

• I will complete my tasks tomorrow.

• They are going to leave at 5 p.m.

• Overtime is more stressful than normal work.

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SENTENCES

• Positive: I intend to finish my work before 6 o’clock.

• Negative: I don’t intend to work overtime this week.

• Question: Do you intend to work overtime today?

• Answer: Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

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CONVERSATION

Sophia: Are you staying late today?
Daniel: No, I don’t intend to work overtime.
Sophia: Really? But the report isn’t finished.
Daniel: Don’t worry, I will finish it tomorrow morning.
Sophia: Good idea. You shouldn’t work too much.
Daniel: Yes, I need some rest. Are you going to stay late?
Sophia: Yes, I am going to work until 7 p.m.
Daniel: That’s stressful. You must take a break.
Sophia: I will. Thanks!

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Long READING

Reading Text:

Maria works in an office. Her normal schedule is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last week, she worked overtime almost every day because there was a big project. She felt tired and stressed.

This week, she has a different plan. She says: “I don’t intend to work overtime. I want to go home early, spend time with my family, and relax.” Maria knows that she can finish her tasks on time if she works carefully. She also thinks that people shouldn’t spend all their time at work. Life outside the office is also important.

Questions and Answers:

1. What is Maria’s normal schedule? → From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Did she work overtime last week? → Yes, almost every day.

3. How did she feel? → She felt tired and stressed.

4. What does she intend to do this week? → She doesn’t intend to work overtime.

5. Why does she want to go home early? → To spend time with her family and relax.