The sentence “After long consideration, she left the job” means that she thought carefully for a long time before deciding to quit her job.
The phrase after long consideration shows that the decision was not quick or easy. It means she spent time thinking about what was best for her future.
This expression is useful when talking about important life decisions — like changing jobs, moving to another city, or starting something new.
Examples:
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After long consideration, she left the job and started her own business.
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After long consideration, he decided to move abroad.
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They changed the plan after long consideration.
This topic teaches how to talk about past decisions, reasons for change, and expressing reflection using the past simple tense.
🧩 GRAMMAR
1. Past Simple
We use the past simple to describe finished actions in the past.
Structure:
✅ Subject + past form of the verb
Examples:
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She left the job after long consideration.
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They decided to change the plan.
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He thought about it carefully.
Negative form:
❌ She didn’t leave immediately.
❌ He didn’t like the situation.
Questions:
❓ Did she leave her job after long consideration?
❓ What did she do next?
2. Time Expressions
We use time expressions to show when something happened.
Examples:
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After long consideration → after thinking carefully for some time.
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Last year, yesterday, a few months ago, etc.
✅ After long consideration, she left the job.
✅ A few weeks later, she found a new one.
3. Modal Verbs
Modals help express advice, necessity, or possibility.
Examples:
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She should think before deciding.
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You must follow your goals.
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You can always find a new opportunity.
🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)
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Consideration – careful thought before making a decision.
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Decision – the act of choosing something.
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Job – the work that a person does to earn money.
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Quit – to stop doing a job or activity.
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Plan – an idea about what you will do.
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Change – to make something different.
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Future – the time after now.
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Opportunity – a chance to do something.
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Reason – an explanation for why something happens.
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Confident – sure about your choice or action.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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After long consideration, she left the job.
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She thought about it for a long time.
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It wasn’t an easy decision.
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She decided to start something new.
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He followed his dreams.
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She wanted a change in her life.
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Sometimes you need to take a risk.
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It was time to move on.
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She made the right choice.
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He supported her decision.
🗣️ SENTENCES
Positive:
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After long consideration, she left the job.
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She found a better opportunity later.
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Her family supported her choice.
Negative:
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She didn’t leave her job immediately.
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It wasn’t an easy decision.
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She didn’t regret her choice.
Questions:
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Did she leave her job after long consideration?
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Why did she decide to quit?
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What did she do next?
Answers:
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Yes, she left after thinking carefully.
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She wanted a new experience.
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She started her own business.
🎭 CONVERSATION
Tom: Hey, Ana! I heard that Sarah left her job. Is that true?
Ana: Yes, it’s true. After long consideration, she left the company last week.
Tom: Wow, that must have been a big decision.
Ana: Yes, she was unhappy for some time, but she didn’t want to decide too fast.
Tom: I understand. What is she going to do now?
Ana: She’s going to start her own bakery. It’s her dream job!
Tom: That’s amazing. I’m glad she followed her heart.
Ana: Me too. Sometimes you have to take a chance to be happy.
📖 READING
A New Beginning
After working at the same company for eight years, Lisa felt tired and unmotivated. Every day felt the same, and she wanted a change.
She thought about it for many months. She talked with her family, made plans, and saved some money. After long consideration, she left her job and decided to study graphic design.
At first, she was nervous, but she soon realized it was the right decision. Now, she is working as a freelance designer, creating art for clients around the world.
Lisa says, “It was hard to leave, but after long consideration, I knew it was time for something new.”
Questions
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Why did Lisa want a change?
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What did she do before leaving her job?
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What did she decide to study?
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How does she feel now?
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What lesson can we learn from her story?
Answers
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Because she felt tired and unmotivated.
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She talked with her family and saved money.
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She decided to study graphic design.
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She feels happy and confident now.
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We should think carefully before making big changes, but we should also follow our dreams.
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