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Grammar: Tend to Verb

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That is music to my ears! In this lesson, students will discuss music and how it speaks to us. The lesson features a video that explains musical preferences and how they relate to our personality and attitude. Students will learn and practice prepositions, the use of "tend to + verb", and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring an interactive and enjoyable learning experience.


This lesson can be taught independently, but it is also part of a structured Intermediate (B1) lesson set, designed to build confidence and develop practical language skills step by step.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Personality   |   45 min   | B1-15

The phrase "tend to verb" in English grammar refers to a construction where the word "tend" is followed by an infinitive verb, which usually expresses a habitual action or a general inclination. This construction is used to indicate that something often happens, that there is a likelihood or propensity for something to occur, but it's not absolute.

For example:

  • "I tend to drink coffee in the morning." (This means that the speaker usually drinks coffee in the morning, but it's not a strict rule.)
  • "Plants tend to grow towards the light." (This means that it's a general tendency for plants, but not all plants might do this under all circumstances.)

It's a way of expressing a general habit or tendency without making a definitive statement that it always happens.