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Expressing purpose

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¿Cómo expresar propósitos en inglés?

Aprender a hablar de propósitos en inglés es crucial para comunicarnos de manera efectiva. Este tema se centra en el uso adecuado de las preposiciones to y for, que son fundamentales para expresar nuestras intenciones y el propósito de nuestras acciones o el uso de ciertos objetos. Entender la diferencia y el contexto adecuado para aplicar estas preposiciones te abrirá puertas a una comunicación mucho más precisa y natural.

¿Cuándo usar "for" más el verbo en gerundio?

La preposición for seguida de un verbo en gerundio (-ing) se utiliza para hablar sobre la función o el propósito de un objeto, es decir, para qué está hecho o para qué se utiliza algo específico. Aquí, algunos ejemplos para entender su aplicación:

  • These headphones are for listening to music only – Estos auriculares son solo para escuchar música.
  • I use this knife for cutting the bread – Yo utilizo este cuchillo para cortar el pan.

Como puedes notar, en estos ejemplos se define el propósito del objeto, destacando su función específica.

¿Cuándo usar "to" más el verbo en infinitivo?

Por otro lado, usamos to seguido de un verbo en infinitivo (la forma base del verbo) cuando queremos hablar de nuestros propósitos o intenciones. Este uso es necesario para expresar lo que planeamos hacer o por qué realizamos una acción específica. Considera los siguientes ejemplos:

  • I went to the store to buy some food – Yo fui a la tienda a comprar comida.
  • She's saving money to buy a new car – Ella está ahorrando dinero para comprar un carro nuevo.

En ambos casos, se trata de intenciones personales o de la razón detrás de una acción particular, marcando la diferencia con el uso de for.

Práctica interactiva: ¿Para qué usas Internet?

La mejor manera de consolidar estos conceptos es practicarlos. Te propongo un ejercicio simple pero eficaz. Responde la pregunta "What do you use internet for?" (¿Para qué usas Internet?). Utiliza la estructura con for más verbo en gerundio para hablar sobre el propósito de este recurso en tu vida cotidiana. Por ejemplo:

  • I use the internet for planning my classes – Uso Internet para planear mis clases. Además, podrías agregar más funciones, como: and for connecting with friends – y para conectar con mis amigos.

Te invito a reflexionar sobre tu respuesta y compartirla. Cada experiencia es única y enriquecerá nuestro aprendizaje colectivo al conocer diferentes formas de utilizar estos recursos tan cotidianos. ¡A practicar!

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I use internet for practicing my english and to improve my skills

I use Internet for studying and to learn every day

Expressing purpose
1. for + verb-ing
–>¿For what?

  • To talk about the function of an object
  • to explain the use or purpose of something

2. to + infinitive

  • to talk obout someone’s intention or goal
  • to explain why we are doing something

I use internet to improve my skills.

i use internet for connecting with people far away. like my family, my friends, etc.

i use internet for learning new skills

I use internet for learning programming and English.

I’ve been learning English to have a job abroad.

  • I use internet for learning and researching in different areas.
  • I use internet to increase my knowledge.

I use internet for studying and connecting with people

I use Internet for watching videos

“Expressing Purpose”

  • Time to practice!
  1. What do you use internet for?
    I use internet For Learning English because, I want to be able To Speak in English to have a job.

I use internet for finding information and also to find a new job

I use internet for practicing english and watch Netflix to understand english

I use internet for study english and to search information

I use internet to improve my skills.

i use internet for connecting with people far away. like my family, my friends, etc.

i use internet for learning new skills

I use internet for study at platzi

I use Internet for doing my homework
I use Internet to send my homework

What do you use the Internet for? I use it to listen to audiobooks, for my social networks like Facebook, twitter, Instagram. To study at Platzi, communicate with my family and friends.

  • SUMMARY
    We can express purpose using prepositions TO and FOR. There are two possible combinations:
    FOR + VERB-ING or TO + INFINITIVE
    Both options are okay whenever you want to express purposes. But if you use it in different ways depending on what you want to transmit.
    We can use the FOR + action ING form: when we want to talk about the function of something (why something works that way and to explain use or purpose).
    For example: These headphones are for listening to music only or I use this knife for cutting the bread.
    We can use the TO + the infinitive form first: when you want to talk about the intention (pursuing with your action). And second: if you want to explain why something is the way it is.
    For example: I went to the store to buy some food (intention) or She is saving money to buy a new car (people understand you, if you use the word FOR, but it sounds rare).
    Both combinations are good ways to express purpose. And sometimes in some situations, both options are okay under certain conditions.

  • Time to practice: what do you use internet for?
    I use internet for working and studying at Platzi.

  • I use internet for watching movies.
  • I use internet for studying software development.
  • I use internet to learn new things every day.
  • I use internet for reading books.

I use internet for looking for information, mainly to study and to learn english, but some days I use it for listening music only.

Some examples:

  • I use the knife for cutting tomatoes and to want a sandwich
  • I was running for destressing and to improve my health
  • She works late to buy a new car
  • She uses the computer for work late
* I use the internet for searching information about things like recipes or how-to. * I use the internet to study.
I use the Internet for talking with my friends and to connect to my xbox.
I use internet to study English at Platzi
I use the Internet to chat with my friends and to find new topics or learn new things.
I use the internet to research a particular topic or learn a new skill. I also use it to communicate, like sending an email, chatting with other people. The internet is also a form of entertainment (watching videos, listening to music or reading an article). I use it for online shopping, taking online courses like Platzi. Lastly, I use it to work remotely and plan my next vacation.
I use the internet mainly for work, my job is 100% remotely, also to study english
I use the Internet to help me in my work and also for entertainment.
* I use internet for chating with my friends and to study all I need
I use internet to connect with people and for watching videos
I use internet for studying and looking for a job.
i use internet for studing and to conect qith my family
### **Key Points to Remember:** 1. **For + verb-ing** is used to describe the **function** or **purpose** of an object or action. * *This app is **for making** reservations.* 2. **To + infinitive** is used to describe a person's **intention** or **goal**. * *We went to the park **to relax**.*
I often use the internet to know more about specific topis. I also use it for having fun in social media.
Hi, I usually use the internet to look for information about my career or a new job. I also use the internet to practice my English and improve my skills. For example, I watch movies with subtitles. I also use it to connect with my friends.
I use internet for planning my vacations.
In the sentence This headphones are for listening to music only. The correct grammar is These headphones are for listening to music only.
I've used internet since a long time ago for connecting with my friends and family and to practice my english skills.
I use internet for studying on Platzi and to work
I use the internet to improve my skill in english for and programming.
I use internet for researching some topic
📝 Here are my notes about the class **For** + verb(-**ing**) * To talk about the function of an object. * To explain the use or purpose of something. * She will use a new piggy bank **for** sav**ing** money. **Examples** * This headphones are **for** listen**ing** to music only. * I use this knife **for** cut**ting** the bread. **To** + infinitive * To talk about someone’s intention or goal. * To explain why we are doing something. * The new stadium was built **to** accommodate 20 thousand people Examples * I went to the store **to** buy some food. * She’s saving money to buy a new car. I hope this comment will be useful 💜
I used the Internet **to improve** my English level I use this app **for learning** English
i use internet for studying english and marketing, and make to work
We use Internet for studying in platzi
I use the internet for surfing through websites that permit me to do my job, and I use the internet for asking the IA about different ways to develop routinary tasks
I use the Internet for learn new skills, to pay, work, entertain and communicate.
I use my internet to practice English, to make homewors (I study virtually) and for play sometimes
Class summarize: Expressing purpose with “for” and “to” is very easy if we consider that “For” is used to talk about the function or the purpose of an object and “To” to talk about someone’s intention or goal or just to explain why something is the way it is.
I use the internet for watching youtube, and I use youtube to learn about many stuff I like.
I use internet for learn and practice my english level exploring others tools how movies, dialogues, news, predications, music that allow me to improve my language skills.
I take this course for improving my English skills, because I want to find a better job
I use the internet to work sometimes and for learning english

Time to practice!
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What do you use internet for?
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I use internet for learning English because, I want to be able to speak fluently in English to have a new job.

I use the Internet for studying in Platzi and to prepare myself with the most in-demand skills in the digital industry.
I use internet for wachting movies, working, and many other things
  • I use internet for search information to use at my work
I use the internet for taking classes and, practicing my developer skills and English skills
I use internet to study, improve my skills, learn recipies, tutorials of make up, entretaiment like movies, series.
I use internet for meeting my girlfriend in Spain,I also use internet for buying things and paying bills.
I use the internet for studying medicine
I use internet for working remotely I use internet for leaning English I use internet for connecting with my family
I use this mouse for playing games in the computer. I am studing english to overcome this poverty.

I’m studying hard because I hope to get a good grade.

She started a blog for sharing her passion for photography with others.

They visited the museum to admire famous works of art and learn about history.

She volunteered at the local shelter for helping animals in need.

They traveled to Italy for experiencing the rich culture and history.

She enrolled in a language course for improving her communication skills.

I use ChatGPT for studying and improve my English skills

I use Internet for studying, working, buying and talking to family remotely.
Answers: I use the Internet for studying, working, buying and talking to family remotely.

I use Internet cu to me is the best way to have my B2 in English.

i use the internrt for studyng and have fun

Expressing purpose

Time to practice.

  • What do you use internet for?

I use the internet to take several courses; to give technical support to my clients, and for practicing English.

I use internet to distract me my responsibilities

I use internet for working, studying, playing video games, listening to music and watching series and movies.

I use internet for studying my favorites topics, for instanse, english, logistic, finance and coffe. Also I use internet for wathing funny videos in My free time
I use internet to study English and for prepare my classes

Time to practice! 🎉 📚

What do you use internet for?

I use internet for studying and improving my English and to play online videogames 🎮

I use the internet for working and to study English.
I use Internet for entertainment and to watch platzi school
I use Internet for studying english on platzy. I use Internet to improve my job.

I use internet for working and to watch movies

In the example “This headphones are for listening to music only.”, we should use ‘These’ instead of ‘This’.

I use internet to both thing… study and work!

I use the Internet both to chat with friends and to study a variety of disciplines.

For + verb - ing
We use ’ for + ver-ing’ to talk about the function of an object. It’s used when we want to explain what something is generally used for or what its purpose is. We DON’T use ’ For + infinitive’

  • This knife is for cutting bread.

To + infinitive
When we want to talk about someone’s intention or goal, about why they are doing something, we need to use 'to + infinitive '. In this case, the subject of the sentence is a person.

  • I went to London to study a Masterd degree.

I use the internet for learning on Platzi, YouTube, and other sources of information. 😃

I use internet for working and learning about everthing.

  • I use internet for learning about American and British culture.

  • I use internet to talk with people around the globe.

I use internet for watching memes all day 😃

I use the Internet to work for a company remotely. Furthermore, I use the Internet for fer getting info about news and getting entertainment.

I use internet for learning english in the morning with Platzi EA and I also use Bussu and Ankidroid. In the nigths, I use internet to have a relax time, wacth videos on yt, tik tok, texting with friends, etc.

I use internet for studing english and other skills, for conecting with my friends and for watching videos

I use the internet to waste my time and something to try to learn English

I use internet for searching interesting news.

I use internet for watching Platzi classes.

I use internet to fill my mind with usefull and (sometimes useless) information.

Exercise: What do you use internet for?

I use internet for working and to study online

What do you use internet for?

I use it for many things, for example: to study, to relax, to work, to do exercise