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- Look at the verbs. Which ones are examples of the present continuous, present simple, will, going to and modal verbs?
A: Who do you think will get the main part?
B: I expect (1) it’ll be Zoe. She’s a good singer and dancer. But it (2) could be Molly. I thought she did a good audition too. Mr Patton says (3) he’s going to tell us in class this week.
A: When (4) are you starting rehearsals?
B: On Friday; (5) it’s going to be really hard work because performances (6) start in three weeks.
A: (7) I’ll help you learn your lines, if you like.
B: Thanks – that would be very helpful.
- Match the numbered future forms in the dialogue with their uses 1-7
- An offer
- A fixed arrangement
- A timetabled event in the future
- An intention – something that someone has decided to do in the future
- A prediction based on a belief or opinion
- A prediction – based on a fact
- A future possibility
- What words can you use instead of 'could' for example 2 in activity 1?
The present simple is also used to talk about future events, on a timetable or programme of events. The present continuous is also used to talk about definite future arrangements, when the time reference is given or understood. Going to is used to express an intention or plan. The decision was made before the moment of speaking. It is not a definite arrangement. It is also used to make a prediction about the future, based on evidence in the present. Will is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking – it is a spontaneous decision. It is also used to talk about inevitable future events – things in the future that cannot be changed. - Complete the dialogues with the correct future form of the verbs in brackets, then listen and check.
- Will / present simple / present continuous
A: What (1) (do) this weekend?
B: I (2) (go) to the dance festival in the park – it’s on all weekend.
A: Oh, I’d really love to go, but my brother (3) (move) house and I have to help him.
B: That’s a shame!
A: Never mind, I’m sure you (4) (enjoy) it.
B: Yes, it should be really fun, especially as I think the weather’ll be good.
- Going to / will / present simple
A: Hi Ben! Are you going to the film festival at the weekend?
B: Yes, on Saturday. I (5) (buy) the tickets online later today.
A: How much are they?
B: Only £15. I (6) (get) you one, if you like.
A: That would be great. What time (7) (start)?
B: At 7.30. But I (8) (leave) home early, at six o’clock because of the traffic. I’ll pick you up on my way, if you want.
- Think about one hope, arrangement, intention or prediction for …
- Later today
- Next weekend
- Your next holiday
- Next year
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