WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO AFTER GRADUATION?

 After graduation, many people start to think about their future. They ask themselves: What will I do next? Some plan to go to university, some want to get a job, and others would like to travel or take a break.

For example:

• I’m going to study medicine at university.

• She will travel to another country after graduation.

• We want to find a good job in our city.

At this level, we learn how to talk about future plans, hopes, and dreams using “going to” and “will”, and how to describe things we can or can’t do.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. Future with “Going to”

We use “be going to” for plans or intentions.
Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + going to + verb

✅ I’m going to study English next year.
✅ She’s going to travel after graduation.
❌ He going study medicine. → (Incorrect)

2. Future with “Will”

We use “will” for decisions at the moment or predictions.
✅ I think I will get a good job.
✅ He will be a great engineer.

3. Modal verbs: can / should / must

✅ You can apply for a scholarship.
✅ You should plan your future early.
✅ You must study hard to achieve your goals.

4. Comparatives and Superlatives

✅ A university degree is better than a short course.
✅ This is the most important year of my life.

5. Adverbs of Frequency

✅ I usually think about my future.
✅ She always studies for her exams.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Graduate – to finish school or university.

2. Career – a job or profession you do for a long time.

3. Degree – a qualification you get after university.

4. Apply – to ask formally for something, like a job or program.

5. Scholarship – money to help pay for your studies.

6. Experience – knowledge or skill from doing something.

7. Goal – something you want to achieve.

8. Interview – a meeting to talk about a job or opportunity.

9. Future – time that will come after now.

10. Plan – a decision about what to do in the future.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m going to study…

• I want to work as…

• I hope I can…

• After graduation, I will…

• My dream is to…

• I think it’s important to…

• I don’t know yet, but maybe I will…

• I’m planning to take a gap year.

• I’m sure I will find a job soon.

• You should follow your dreams.

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I’m going to study architecture.

• She will start her first job next month.

• We can travel together after graduation.

Negative:

• I’m not going to stop studying.

• He won’t take a long vacation.

• They can’t decide what to do yet.

Questions:

• What are you going to do after graduation?

• Will you apply for a scholarship?

• Can you speak another language?

Answers:

• Yes, I’m going to study medicine.

• No, I won’t work immediately.

• Yes, I can speak French.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Lisa! Graduation is next month. What are you going to do after that?
Lisa: Hi, Anna! I’m going to study business at the university in Lima.
Anna: That’s great! I think I will take a short break before studying. I need to rest.
Lisa: That sounds nice! Are you going to travel?
Anna: Yes, I’m going to visit my grandparents. And you?
Lisa: I can’t travel this year. I must prepare for my entrance exam.
Anna: You should take some time to relax, too.
Lisa: Yes, you’re right. After the exam, I’ll go to the beach with my friends.
Anna: Perfect! We both have exciting plans for the future!

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📖 READING

My Future After Graduation

My name is Diego, and I’m graduating this year. After graduation, I’m going to study computer science at the university. I love technology, and I want to become a software engineer.

I will also look for a part-time job because I want to gain experience and save some money. I can study and work at the same time because I’m very organized.

My parents are happy because they think it’s important to plan for the future. Sometimes I feel nervous, but I believe everything will be fine. After I finish my degree, I’m going to start my own company.

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Questions

1. What is Diego going to study?

2. Why does he want a part-time job?

3. How does he describe himself?

4. What do his parents think?

5. What will Diego do after finishing his degree?

Answers

1. He is going to study computer science.

2. Because he wants to gain experience and save money.

3. He says he is very organized.

4. They think it’s important to plan for the future.

5. He will start his own company.