Talking about the future

Study the following examples to see how we

can talk about...

A) INTENTIONS (
) I am
going to
Kostas is going to try to persuade his friends and
neighbours to take recycling seriously.
What are you going to do to help save our planet?
Im going to collect paper, glass, aluminium and
plastic for recycling.

B) PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (

)
Were handing out leaflets and brochures tomorrow.
Im meeting my schoolmates later on today. Were
going to the sports centre to play handball.

C) PREDICTIONS AND HYPOTHESES IN ENGLISH

( )
expect, hope, believe, know, think
probably.
I think Ill try out your idea with my family.
I believe things will be much better in the future.
If my plan works out, well manage to do something
about our future on this planet.

Examples
1. Theyll probably go abroad next month.
2. What are you going to do this afternoon? We are going to work on an environmental
project.
3. Now that Ive got the money, I am going to
buy a new dress.
4. I think he will come back from Athens next
week.
5. Yes, we are leaving for South Africa next
month.
6. If I have the time, Ill visit the War Museum
in Athens.
7. He is going to learn English to find a better
job.
8. I dont believe he will help you with the
housework.
9. I cant stay here any longer. I am seeing
my dentist in half an hour.
10. I dont think he will pass the test. Its
very difficult.
11. If they play well, they will win the match.
12. I am flying to London tomorrow. Would
you like to come with me?

13. David is going to do his shopping on

Saturday.
14. I expect he will invite me to his party
next Sunday.
15. I am sure she will be here in a few
minutes.