Language 3 Talking about the future

Talking about the future

1 Rem ind yourse lf o f the form s First look a t the information on the right Then read the dialogue and find examples o f how to talk about the future. Explain why the different tenses are used. Naomi’s sister Lucy, a college student, wants to earn some money.

^ • present progressive: for future arrangements • 'will' future: for personal predictions • 'going to' future: for plans or when it is already clear what is go in g to happen • simple present: for 'timetable' information

Lucy: Hey, Naomi, have you heard my news? Naomi: No, but I can see you’re going to tell me! So go on.

Lucy: Well, I p honed about a Saturday job in a shoe shop, and I’m going for an interview with the m anager tomorrow! Naomi: Oh, th at’s cool. Well, good luck!

Lucy: Thanks. The interview starts at 9.45.1 don’t expect it’ll take too long. Naomi: What are you going to wear?

2 Say w h a t Naomi is d o in g next w eek a) Use Naomi's notes to give the information. Example: On Monday she is having her hair cut. Her appointment is at 4.30.

b) What arrangements do you and your partner have for next week? A sk and answer questions. 1. Are you going anywhere special next week? 2. What are you doing after school on ...? 3. What time does/is ...? ...?

H air appointment —

^ Geog. p r 0ject presentation!

Wed 11.15 interview P ’borough

Regional college

V olleyball Thurs a fte r school Sat 12A O meet Grandad a t station

C h arity W alk Sun - start outside sports centre 10 am Phone personal adviser

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Talk about p lans fo r the future Go on with what Marco tells his friends about his plans for a great life. Find your own verbs. “When I leave school, I’m going to study IT at uni. Then I’m going to s ta r t...”

Marco's friends want to have a little fun with him. Use your own ideas to make their predictions. “Sorry, but I don’t think your plans will work out!” “It’s quite possible that/Maybe ... will/won’t ...”

Your turn: Flow do you see your own future? Write a paragraph describing your plans and predicting what your life will be like. (You needn't be too serious!)