To vs For

WARM UP

Think about work, study, and communication.

• Who do you usually speak to when you need advice?
• What do you use English for in your life?
• Have you ever travelled to another city for work or study?
• What are you responsible for at work or home?
• What are you committed to improving right now?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – TO & FOR EXPRESSIONS

Expressions with TO

• respond to – responder a
Example: I responded to the email immediately.

• adapt to – adaptarse a
Example: It was difficult to adapt to the new system.

• contribute to – contribuir a
Example: Exercise contributes to better health.

• object to – oponerse a
Example: Some people object to working overtime.

• be committed to – estar comprometido con
Example: She is committed to learning English.

Expressions with FOR

• apply for – solicitar
Example: He applied for a new job.

• be responsible for – ser responsable de
Example: She is responsible for the project.

• apologise for – disculparse por
Example: He apologised for being late.

• be known for – ser conocido por
Example: The city is known for its beaches.

• have a talent for – tener talento para
Example: She has a talent for languages.

Say each expression out loud.
Think of a real example for each one.

GRAMMAR – TO vs FOR

We use to and for in different ways.

• Use to after certain verbs and adjectives
• Use for to show purpose, reason, or responsibility

Examples with TO

• I responded to the message.
• She adapted to the situation quickly.
• They objected to the decision.
• He is committed to improving.

Examples with FOR

• I applied for the position.
• She apologised for the mistake.
• He is responsible for customer support.
• The company is known for excellent service.

TO vs FOR – COMPARISON

• I spoke to the manager.
(receiver)

• I bought a gift for the manager.
(benefit)

DIALOGUE – AT WORK

Anna: Did you respond to the client?
Mark: Yes, and I apologised for the delay.

Anna: Are you still applying for the new position?
Mark: Yes. I think I’m ready for more responsibility.

Anna: You’re very committed to your work.
Mark: Thanks. I’m trying to improve every day.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Modern employees need to adapt to constant changes at work. Many people apply for better jobs because they want more opportunities. Good communication contributes to professional success, and employers often look for people who are committed to learning. In international companies, workers sometimes need to apologise for misunderstandings and respond to difficult situations quickly. People who have a talent for communication are often successful in leadership roles.

Read the article twice. Focus on the expressions with to and for.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Using to

• respond to an email
• adapt to change
• contribute to success
• object to an idea

Using for

• apply for a job
• apologise for a mistake
• be responsible for something
• be known for something

Full sentence model

• She applied for the position because she is committed to professional growth.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What are you committed to improving in your life?
• Have you ever had difficulty adapting to a new environment?
• What are you responsible for at work or home?
• Have you ever applied for a difficult job?
• Do you usually respond to messages quickly?
• What is your city known for?
• Do you have a talent for anything specific?
• Have you ever apologised for a misunderstanding?
• What contributes to a good work environment?
• Do you object to anything about modern life? Why?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 sentences:

• 4 sentences using expressions with to
• 4 sentences using expressions with for

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Focus on natural collocations and pronunciation.