EnglishQuick pattern check
Say “-ing” or “to + verb”. Then complete each sentence aloud.
Choose the pattern, then say the full sentence.
- I enjoy ___ history.
- verb + -ing → studying
- I don’t mind ___ late.
- verb + -ing → working
- I want ___ an engineer.
- verb + to + verb → to become
- I decided ___ my major.
- verb + to + verb → to change
- We hope ___ the course.
- verb + to + verb → to finish
- She avoids ___ during class.
- verb + -ing → talking
- They plan ___ a study group.
- verb + to + verb → to join
- He needs ___ for the exam.
- verb + to + verb → to review
- I love ___ languages.
- verb + -ing → learning
- We learned ___ online.
- verb + to + verb → to study
Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
verb + -ing | I enjoy studying history. |
verb + to + verb | I want to become an engineer. |
Build accurate study sentences
Connect each verb to its next form
Connect the verbs with the correct pattern.
Connect each verb with the correct pattern.
- enjoy
- verb + -ing
- avoid
- verb + -ing
- don't mind
- verb + -ing
- love
- verb + -ing
- want
- verb + to + base verb
- decide
- verb + to + base verb
- hope
- verb + to + base verb
- plan
- verb + to + base verb
Complete the study ideas
Connect each sentence beginning with its best ending.
Connect each sentence beginning with the correct ending.
- I came to the library
- to study for my exam.
- Nora wants
- to change her major.
- The students enjoy
- studying together.
- We decided
- to take a new course.
Put the conversation in order
Arrange the conversation from the first question to the final plan.
Put the conversation in the correct order.
- Maya: What course are you taking this year?
- Leo: I am studying history, but I want to study engineering.
- Maya: Why do you want to change your major?
- Leo: I love building things and solving problems.
- Maya: Have you decided to change your major?
- Leo: Yes, and I plan to join an engineering course next year.
Put the study plan in order
Arrange these steps from the decision to the final goal.
Put the study plan in the correct order.
- I decide to change my major.
- I want to study engineering.
- I plan to take maths and physics courses.
- I join a study group to review difficult topics.
- I hope to become an engineer.
Choose the correct form
Say each completed sentence aloud.
- I enjoy [___] history after class.
- My brother wants [___] an engineer.
- We decided [___] a new course.
- She came to the library [___] for her exam.
Listen to Maya and Leo
Listen once for the main idea. Listen again for courses, plans, and reasons.
Talk about the dialogue
- What subject does Leo enjoy studying?
- What does Leo want to become?
- Why did Maya come to the library?
- What does Maya need to do tonight?
Look at university life
They enjoy studying together.
- What are they doing?
- What do they enjoy doing?
- What skills are they practising?
She wants to pass her exam.
- What is she doing?
- What does she want to do?
- Why is she reviewing her notes?
- Which image is more like your learning style?
Talk about your learning goals
Your one-minute plan
Speak about your interests, plans, and reasons.
- What do you enjoy doing?
- What do you want to learn?
- Why did you decide to study English?
Use these ideas:
- I enjoy learning / reading / working / studying ...
- I don’t mind reviewing ...
- I want to learn / to improve / to take ...
- I’ve decided to change / to join / to study ...
- I study English to use it in a future course or job.
Follow-up question
What course do you want to take next, and why?
Write about your learning goals
My learning goals
Write 50–100 words.
Include:
- I enjoy ...
- I want to ...
- I’ve decided to ...
- One sentence with to + verb to explain purpose.
Useful phrases:
Ideas now | Plans and purposes |
|---|---|
I enjoy studying ... | I want to learn ... |
I love working with ... | I plan to take ... |
I don’t mind reviewing ... | I study English to ... |
My best skills are ... | I hope to become ... |
Check your paragraph:
- Grammar: Do you use -ing and to + verb correctly?
- Vocabulary: Can you include words such as course, skills, exam, or learning goals?
- Coherence: Do your ideas connect clearly?
Three useful patterns
Use | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
Activities you like or avoid | verb + -ing | I enjoy studying with friends. |
Plans, wishes, and decisions | verb + to + base verb | I decided to change my major. |
Purpose | to + base verb | I came to the library to finish my project. |
Connect the ideas
Connect the first part of each sentence with the correct ending.
- enjoy
- studying with friends
- decide
- to change my major
- came to the library
- to finish my project
For next time
Write five sentences about a real or imagined university course plan.
Include:
- Two sentences with verb + -ing.
- Two sentences with verb + to + verb.
- One sentence with to + verb for purpose.
