📝 Daily Practice
🎯 Lesson Goal
To learn useful expressions and language for explaining the purpose and intentions behind education choices and goals. This lesson helps learners communicate clearly about reasons for studying or learning, using specific phrases and sentence structures.
🧠 Grammar Focus
We use expressions to explain the purpose and intentions behind actions related to education. Common phrases include ‘in order to’, ‘so that’, ‘to + verb’, and ‘with the intention of’. These help make reasons clear. For example, ‘I study hard in order to pass the exam’ or ‘She takes extra classes so that she can improve her skills’. These expressions are useful in daily communication, work, and studies when you want to explain your goals or plans. The basic structure is: Subject + verb + (in order) + to + verb / so that + subject + verb. For instance, ‘They attend university to gain knowledge’ or ‘He studies late so that he doesn’t miss the deadline’. Using these expressions makes your meaning clearer and more precise.
📖 Short Reading
Maria wants to become a software engineer. She studies computer science at university to learn programming and improve her skills. She also takes online courses so that she can understand new technologies better. Maria works hard in order to get a good job after graduation. Sometimes, she attends workshops with the intention of meeting professionals in the field. She believes that education helps her achieve her goals. Maria’s purpose is clear: to build a successful career. She explains her plans to friends and teachers using phrases like ‘to’, ‘so that’, and ‘in order to’. These expressions show why she studies and what she hopes to accomplish.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. She studies English ____ improve her communication skills. (to / for / at)
2. They attend lectures ____ they can understand the subject better. (so that / because / but)
3. Tom works extra hours ____ pay for his education. (in order to / although / so)
4. We practice speaking regularly ____ we can feel confident during interviews. (although / so that / and)
5. Anna took a course ____ become a certified teacher. (to / but / when)
6. He studies late ____ he can finish his assignments on time. (so that / because / but)
7. They joined the group ____ improve their teamwork skills. (in order to / or / but)
8. Maria attends workshops ____ meet professionals in her field. (to / yet / so)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1. in order to
2. so that
3. goal
4. intention
5. workshop
6. improve skills
7. study hard
8. achieve
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. Choose the best phrase to explain purpose: ‘She learns Spanish ____ travel to Spain.’
2. Choose the correct sentence:
3. Complete: ‘I attend classes ____ gain new skills.’
4. Which is correct to explain intention?
5. Complete: ‘We do group projects ____ we can learn teamwork.’
6. Which phrase correctly explains the reason?
7. Choose the right phrase: ‘They attend workshops ____ meet experts.’
8. Select the proper use of ‘in order to’:
📝 Writing Practice
1. Write 3–5 sentences explaining your personal educational goals and the reasons behind them. Use expressions like ‘to’, ‘so that’, or ‘in order to’ to describe your intentions.
📚 Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intention | a plan or purpose |
| in order to | used to show purpose |
| so that | used to explain why something is done |
| goal | something you want to achieve |
| achieve | to succeed in doing something |
| improve | to get better |
| skill | an ability to do something well |
| purpose | the reason for doing something |
| education | learning in school or university |
| workshop | a class to learn practical skills |
| programming | writing computer codes |
| technology | machines or methods used to solve problems |
🔎 Answer Key
- Fill in the blanks answers: to, so that, in order to, so that, to, so that, in order to, to
- Matching answers: in order to – shows the purpose of an action; so that – explains the reason for doing something; goal – the aim or result you want to achieve; intention – a plan or purpose; workshop – a class to learn practical skills; improve skills – to get better at something; study hard – to work seriously on learning; achieve – to successfully complete something
- Multiple choice answers: to; He studies hard so that he can pass the exam.; in order to; She works out in order to stay healthy.; so that; He studies late so that he can finish his homework.; to; She reads books in order to improve her vocabulary.
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