7.7: Grammar Tip- Future Tense

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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.

In-Class Exercises

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!