Lesson 6 Title: Talking About Future Plans
Subtitle: Lesson 6
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Today, we’ll focus on talking about future plans.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to discuss your future intentions and plans using both 'will' and 'going to'.

We’ll also learn some useful time expressions to help you talk about when things will happen in the future.

• Learn to use the future tense with "will" and "going to".

• Expand vocabulary with time expressions for the future.

• Practice discussing personal and professional future plans.

Let’s start with using 'will' for talking about the future.

Future Tense "Will" for Future Predictions and Decisions

Examples:
◦ I will travel to Japan next year.
◦ She will call you later.
◦ They will probably arrive late.

Rule:
Use "will" + base verb to make predictions, promises, or decisions made at the moment of speaking.

It’s a straightforward way to talk about things you expect to happen.

Using "Going To" for Future Intentions

Examples:
◦ I am going to start a new job next month.
◦ He is going to buy a new car.
◦ We are going to have a meeting tomorrow.

Rule:
Use "going to" + base verb to talk about future plans or intentions that have already been decided.

This form is used when you have already decided to do something.

Common Future Time Expressions

Examples:
Tomorrow
Next week ◦ month ◦ year
In the future
Soon
Later

These time expressions are essential when discussing future plans.

Future Tense

Complete the sentences with "will" or "going to":

1. I __________ (buy) a new phone tomorrow.
2. She __________ (visit) her parents next weekend.
3. They __________ (start) their own business soon.

Discuss your future plans with a partner. Use "will" or "going to":

1. What are your plans for the weekend?
2. Are you going to travel anywhere this year?
3. What will you do after the class?

Making Future Arrangements

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

Plan a surprise party for a friend.
Discuss your holiday plans for the next year.
Make arrangements for a group project due next month.

Future Time Expressions

Match the time expression with the correct sentence:

1. Tomorrow → I am going to finish the report tomorrow.
2. Next year → She will start college next year.
3. Soon → We will meet soon.

Writing About Future Plans

Assignment:
Write a paragraph about your future plans.

Use both "will" and "going to"
Include at least three different future time expressions.

This will give you a chance to practice what we’ve covered today

We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!