Lesson 14: Future Tenses and a Review of Verb Forms
This lesson will help you master the different ways to express the future in English and revisit the key verb forms you need to know.
About this lesson
In this lesson, we'll explore how the Present Simple and Present Continuous can be used to talk about future events, alongside other future structures. You'll learn when to use 'will', 'be going to', and other constructions to discuss plans, predictions, and promises. We'll wrap up with a comprehensive review of the core verb tenses and forms to consolidate your knowledge.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use the Present Simple for scheduled future events.
- Recognise and use the Present Continuous for future plans.
- Distinguish between and correctly apply 'will' and 'be going to' in different future contexts.
- Review the main verb tenses and forms.
- Use new vocabulary naturally in context.
Lesson vocabulary
- depart — заминавам The train departs at 7 AM.
- arrive — пристигам We will arrive in London at noon.
- meeting — среща The meeting starts at 9 o'clock.
- prepare — приготвям I am preparing for my trip next month.
- forecast — прогноза The weather forecast is for sunshine.
- intend — възнамерявам I intend to finish this book by tomorrow.
- likely — вероятно It is likely to snow tonight.
- certain — сигурен I am certain he will come.
- opportunity — възможност This is a great opportunity to learn.
- celebrate — празнувам We are going to celebrate her birthday.
- project — проект The project is due next week.
- cancel — отменям They might cancel the event.