Lesson 19: Unit 162 - Infinitive Of Purpose

About this lesson

In this lesson you will learn how to use the infinitive of purpose in English. You will master the structure with 'to' for expressing reason and intention, and also learn why it is wrong to use 'for' before the infinitive. Through real advertisements for study programmes in Thailand, Spain, Ireland and Costa Rica you will practise explaining why you want to go to a particular place. The exercises will help you form sentences with a clear purpose in English.

40 minutes

What you'll learn

• Understand and use the infinitive of purpose with 'to' in English
• Avoid the mistake of using 'for' before the infinitive of purpose
• Explain your reasons and intentions in English
• Recognise the infinitive of purpose in a text and in a dialogue
• Link actions to their purposes using infinitive phrases

Lesson vocabulary

• purpose The infinitive with TO is used to talk about people's purposes.
• to buy Moira is going to the shop to buy a new CD.
• to have a vacation I'm going to India to have a vacation.
• internship Bangkok offers industry-specific internships in tourism and hospitality.
• field trip Students have a wide range of field trips to choose from.
• enrollment Advanced Spanish students can take advantage of direct enrollment at the University of Alicante.
• curriculum Cork offers an innovative, research-led curriculum taught by world-class academics.
• amenities Heredia has full campus amenities such as activities, sports, libraries and cafes.
• to get fit I took up aerobics to get fit.
• to protect The gang boss has a bodyguard to protect him.
• to celebrate We are having a great party to celebrate Jane's birthday.
• to raise one's hand The student raised his hand to answer the question.
• to save money They are saving money to buy a new flat.
• to invite My friend phoned me to invite me to dinner.
• to make fresh juice I bought a juice extractor to make fresh juice.

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