Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 7 83 Grammar Tip: Future Tense In English, there are two common ways to talk about future plans or events: 1. Future plans that are already made use the form: “be going to” + another verb. ● I am going to study in France next year. ● She is going to take a class with that professor next semester. ● Are you going to get a job when you graduate? 2. Facts or promises use the form: “will” + another verb. ● The semester will start on Monday. ● I will call you after class. I promise! ● She will be late to work today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Practice Directions: Work with a partner to complete the conversation using the future tense. Think carefully about which form to use. Then practice reading the conversation together. A: Hey! _____________________________________________________( you / study) here next semester? B: Hey! No, _______________________________________________(I / plan) to study here because I have a job offer. A: Cool! When ______________________________________________________________(you / start) the job? B: ________________________________________________________________________(I /start) next April. A: Where is the job? B: _________________________________________________________________(the job/ be) in San Francisco. A: Wow! That’s great! I hope it is a good job. B: Thanks!! Me too!