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A2executive20 mins

The Invitation

Learn to explain reasons for actions using the infinitive of purpose.

You receive an email from Mr. Demir, a client. He invites you to a business conference. You need to decide if you will go. You think about the benefits. You remember, "I've visited this venue before. It's very good."

Read this conversation between you and your colleague, Ayşe:

Ayşe: "Mr. Demir's conference is next month. Will you go?"

You: "Yes, I think so. I want to attend the conference to connect with new clients. It's a good chance to promote our new software. I also want to represent our company there. I've visited many conferences like this. They are always useful."

Ayşe: "That sounds like a good plan. I hope you have a productive time."

attend

uh-TEND

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connect

kuh-NEKT

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represent

rep-ruh-ZENT

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promote

pruh-MOTE

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decline

dee-KLINE

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accept

ak-SEPT

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venue

VEN-yoo

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register

REJ-is-ter

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ActionPurpose (Why?)Example
I went to the eventto connect with people.I went to the event to connect with people.
She calledto ask about the project.She called to ask about the project.
We need to registerto attend the conference.We need to register to attend the conference.
He works hardto promote his business.He works hard to promote his business.

Practice

Complete the sentences.

💡 Hint:Stealth Grammar: English sentences require an explicit verb (is/are) and article (a/the), unlike Turkish. Use the word bank below.

I want   the meeting.

Why did you go to the conference?

💡 Hint:Elevated L1 transfer difficulty (15% - 20%). Highlight the target word (e.g. preposition or pronoun) in a pre-exercise reading prompt.

We need   our new product.

Choose the correct sentence.

💡 Hint:Stealth Grammar: English sentences require an explicit verb (is/are) and article (a/the), unlike Turkish. Use the word bank below.

I must   the invitation. I am busy.

What is the purpose of the event?

💡 Hint:Stealth Grammar: English sentences require an explicit verb (is/are) and article (a/the), unlike Turkish. Use the word bank below.

You need to   online for the seminar.

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