Grammar
what do we use for arrangements?
present continuous
Peter isn’t studying at all these days. He ________________ (fail) his final exam
is going to fail
I’m sorry, but I can’t go to the cinema. I _______________ (take) my brother to his music lesson this afternoon.
am taking
“It’s very cold in here” “Yes, you’re right, I ___________ (close) the window.”
will close
Promises and spontaneous decisions?
will
Don’t worry! I _______________ (phone) you on your birthday.
will phone
Hurry up! The train ____________ (arrive) at 5:00pm
arrives
What time ____________________ (the birthday party/ begin) next Friday?
does it begin
timetables?
simple present
I don’t think Tony _____________ (finish) his essay in time.
will finish
Why don’t you come with us, Susan? We _____________ (meet) Paul at the pub after dinner.
are meeting
My friends __________ to New York at Christmas, they’ve just booked the holiday.
are traveling
Predictions based on evidence and intentions?
going to
“What _______________ (do) this summer, Alice?” “I don’t know, but I think I __________ (surf) the Internet to look for special offers.
are you going to do / will surf
They _______________ (have) a party to celebrate their wedding anniversary next Saturday.
are having
The bus ___________(leave) at 7:30 a.m., we mustn’t be late.
leaves
actions in progress at a specific time in the future
future progressive
If I don’t pass my exams, my parents _______________ (get) really angry
will get
“Can you have dinner with us tomorrow?” “I’m afraid I can’t I _________ tomorrow.
am working
This time next week ____________(lie) on a beach in Mexico. Imagine!
will be lying