SHE INTENDS TO START HER OWN BUSINESS AFTER GRADUATION

The sentence “She intends to start her own business after graduation” means that she plans or wants to create her own company or work independently after finishing school or university.

The verb “intend” is used to talk about future plans or goals. It is often followed by “to + verb.”

This topic helps students learn how to discuss future plans, career goals, and intentions using present simple, future forms, and modals.

Examples:

• She intends to start her own business after graduation.

• I intend to travel next year.

• We are going to apply for a scholarship soon.

• He will take a job in his city.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. Verb “Intend” + To + Verb

Structure:
✅ Subject + intend(s) + to + base verb

Examples:

• She intends to start a bakery after graduation.

• I intend to learn English this year.

• They intend to travel abroad next summer.

Negative form:

• She doesn’t intend to work for another company.

Questions:

• Does she intend to start a business after graduation?

• What do you intend to do next year?

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2. Future Forms

Will – for decisions or predictions:

• She will succeed if she works hard.

Going to – for planned intentions:

• She’s going to register her company next month.

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3. Modals for Advice

• Should → advice: She should save money before starting her business.

• Must → necessity: She must prepare a good business plan.

• Can → possibility: She can hire employees when she opens her business.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Business – a company or work you do to earn money.

2. Entrepreneur – a person who starts a business.

3. Plan – a set of steps to reach a goal.

4. Investment – money used to start or grow a business.

5. Profit – money you earn after expenses.

6. Customer – a person who buys products or services.

7. Marketing – activities to sell and promote a business.

8. Success – achieving a goal or plan.

9. Idea – a thought or plan for a business.

10. Challenge – something difficult to overcome.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She intends to start her own business after graduation.

• I intend to work as a freelancer.

• You should prepare a business plan.

• She will need a lot of patience and effort.

• They are going to invest in their company.

• She can hire employees next year.

• He must find good customers.

• We shouldn’t spend all the money at once.

• Starting a business is a big challenge.

• Marketing is very important for success.

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• She intends to start her own business.

• I intend to work from home.

• They are going to open a new shop.

Negative:

• She doesn’t intend to work for someone else.

• I don’t intend to stop learning.

• He didn’t intend to quit his job.

Questions:

• Does she intend to start a business after graduation?

• What do you intend to do next year?

• Is she going to hire employees soon?

Answers:

• Yes, she intends to start her own business.

• I intend to continue studying.

• Yes, she is going to hire employees next month.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Maria: Hi, Sofia! What are your plans after graduation?
Sofia: Hi, Maria! I intend to start my own business.
Maria: That’s amazing! What kind of business?
Sofia: I want to open a bakery. I love baking and selling cakes.
Maria: You should prepare a good business plan.
Sofia: Yes, I’m going to do that this month.
Maria: Will you need help with marketing?
Sofia: Yes, I think I will ask for advice from a professional.
Maria: I’m sure your business will succeed!
Sofia: Thanks, Maria! I hope everything goes well.

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📖 READING

Starting a Business

Lina always dreamed of having her own business. After graduation, she intends to start a bakery in her city. She has many ideas for cakes and pastries.

She knows it will be difficult, but she is ready for the challenge. Lina is going to prepare a business plan and find a small place to open her bakery. She also plans to save money and buy the necessary equipment.

Her friends and family are very supportive. They tell her, “You should follow your dream. You can do it!”

In a few months, Lina hopes she will see her bakery full of happy customers.

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Questions

1. What kind of business does Lina intend to start?

2. What will she prepare before starting?

3. How does Lina feel about the challenge?

4. Who supports her?

5. What does Lina hope for in a few months?

Answers

1. A bakery.

2. A business plan and equipment.

3. She is ready and motivated.

4. Her friends and family.

5. She hopes her bakery will have many happy customers.