Plan, intention, hope
Plan: move house next year. How do you say that?
I'm planning to move house next year.
You promise to call someone back.
I'll call you back
You are leaving the house in 5'
I'm just about to leave the house.
have a surgery next month
He is due to have a surgery next month.
Hope: get a new job
I hope to get a new job soon
or
I hope I will get a new job soon.
You predict a return of covid next winter.
I think Covid will be back next winter.
Hey, what a coincidence you called...
I was just about to call you!
When does the next plane leave?
The next plane is due to leave in just two hours.
would like + adopt a dog
I would like to adopt a dog.
You've arranged to meet a friend on Friday.
I'm meeting (friend's name) on Friday.
Thanks for the new telephone.
I was just about to buy a new one. Now I don't need to any more.
When is the next meeting?
The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.
intend + get married one day
I intend to get married one day.
I'm going to travel the world when I graduate.
The job offer arrived at the right time.
I was just about to give up looking for work.
When is their baby due?
Their baby is due in January.