Lesson 4 Title: Planning and Making Arrangements
Subtitle: Lesson 4
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on planning and making arrangements.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll know how to use the future tense with 'going to' and the present continuous to talk about your future plans.

We’ll also learn useful phrases for making arrangements, like booking a hotel or planning a trip.

• Learn to use the future tense with "going to" and the present continuous for future plans.

• Expand vocabulary with phrases for making plans and arrangements.

• Practice role-playing scenarios for planning events or trips.

Using "Going To" for Future Plans

This structure is used when you’ve already decided to do something.

Examples:
◦ I am going to visit my grandparents next weekend.
◦ She is going to study for her exams tomorrow.
◦ They are going to move to a new house.

Rule:
Use "going To" + base verb to talk about future plans or intentions.

We use this tense when we’re talking about something that has already been planned or scheduled.

Examples:
◦ I’m meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.
◦ They’re flying to Paris next week.
◦ We’re having a meeting on Friday.

Rule:
Use the present continuous
subject + am ◦ is ◦ are + -ing verb
to talk about future arrangements that are already planned or scheduled.

Vocabulary for Planning and Arranging

Here are some useful phrases you can use when making plans or arrangements.

Phrases:
Book a hotel
Make a reservation
Arrange a meeting
Plan an event
Schedule an appointment

These phrases are essential when you’re organizing events, trips, or meetings.

Using "Going To" for Future Plans

Complete the sentences with your future plans:

1. I am going to __________ (visit) my friends tomorrow.
2. She is going to __________ (study) for her exam this weekend.
3. They are going to __________ (move) to a new city next month.

Using Present Continuous for Future Arrangements

Complete the sentences with future arrangements:

1. I’m __________ (meet) my colleagues for dinner tonight.
2. We’re __________ (fly) to London next week.
3. She’s __________ (have) a party on Saturday.

Planning a Trip

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

Plan a weekend trip with a friend
discuss dates, activities, and accommodations.

Arrange a dinner reservation for a group of people.

Schedule a meeting with a colleague for next week.

Planning and Arranging

Match the activity to the correct phrase:

1. Book a hotel
2. Make a reservation
3. Arrange a meeting

a) Schedule dinner
b) Organize a work event
c) Plan a trip

Writing Future Plans

Assignment:
Write a paragraph about your plans for the next month.

Use both "going to" and the present continuous.

This will help reinforce what we’ve learned today.

We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!