Learning to express your intentions in a new language is crucial for effective communication, allowing you to convey your plans and goals clearly.
In this lesson, we will explore various ways to express what you want to do in English, using appropriate words and expressions to communicate your intentions.
Expressing your intentions:
I will… – Conveying a future action
“I will” is a common expression to indicate an action you plan to do in the future.
Example:
I will go to the cinema tonight.
I intend to… – Signifying a clear intention
“I intend to” shows a clear intention to do something.
Example:
I intend to travel to Europe next summer.
I plan to… – Indicating planning
“I plan to” is used to show that you intend to do something and have thought about or planned it.
Example:
I plan to start a cooking class.
My project is to… – Denoting a future project
“My project is to” is used to explain a future project or intention.
Example:
My project is to move to another city.
I plan on… – Expressing a forecast
“I plan on” is a way to show that you are considering doing something.
Example:
I plan on spending more time reading.
Expressing more specific intentions:
I want to… – Indicating a desire
“I want to” expresses a desire or willingness to do something.
Example:
I want to learn to play the guitar.
I would like to… – Expressing a polite wish
“I would like to” is used to express a wish more politely.
Example:
I would like to get a promotion at work.
I dream of… – Expressing a dream or goal
“I dream of” means you have a dream or goal you want to achieve.
Example:
I dream of traveling across Asia.
I desire to… – Showing a strong will
“I desire to” is used to express a strong will to do something.
Example:
I desire to become a renowned artist.
I am committed to… – Indicating a serious commitment
“I am committed to” shows a serious commitment to a future action.
Example:
I am committed to helping people in need.
Expressing your intentions in English is crucial for clear communication and sharing your plans and goals. Choose the response that best fits your current intention and practice regularly to feel more comfortable expressing your intentions in English. Happy practicing!
