Lesson 13: Unit 72 - Future Forms
We study the four forms for expressing the future in English: will, be going to, Present Continuous and Present Simple – and when to use each of them.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will study the four main forms for expressing the future in English: will, be going to, Present Continuous and Present Simple. You will understand how context and the degree of certainty determine which form is the most suitable. You will practise gap-filling, sentence completion and real dialogue situations. The practical exercises are taken directly from the curriculum and will prepare you for natural use in conversation.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and correctly use will, be going to, Present Continuous and Present Simple for the future
- Understand the difference between impulsive decisions (will) and actions planned in advance (be going to)
- Express definiteness and certainty through the Present Continuous for future arrangements
- Use the Present Simple for timetables and programmes
- Complete sentences about personal plans and intentions in English
Lesson vocabulary
- I am going to watch the news Why are you turning on the TV? I am going to watch the news.
- I am about to fall asleep I am about to fall asleep! I will make you a cup of coffee.
- I will make a cup of coffee I am about to fall asleep! I will make you a cup of coffee.
- I won't tell I promise I won't tell this story to anyone!
- She is leaving for Scotland She is leaving for Scotland next Saturday.
- I am playing tennis I can't come – I am playing tennis.
- What time does the match start? What time does the football match start? It starts at seven.
- Brenda is not coming Brenda is not coming to the party, but I hope Jerry will be there.
- She is going to visit Greece and Turkey Linda is going to visit Greece and Turkey on holiday next week.
- I will turn the air conditioner on Oh, it's freezing in this room! I will turn the air conditioner on.
- I am going to a cocktail party What are you doing on Friday evening? I am going to a cocktail party.
- I will probably be late Is everybody coming? I'm not sure – I will probably be late.
- There is going to be an eclipse Look at the sky – there is going to be an eclipse.
- He is going to sign the contract My boss is going to sign the contract tomorrow morning.
- I'm having a driving lesson Let's go for a walk on Sunday. I can't – I'm having a driving lesson.
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