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Hello, and welcome back to Daily English Speaking Podcast.
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Hi, everyone.
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We are very happy you are here with us today.
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I'm Emma.
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And I'm Jack.
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We make videos to help you speak English every day.
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Today, we are going to talk about something exciting, something that has not happened yet.
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Our future.
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What are you going to do tomorrow?
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Where will you be next year?
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What are your plans for the weekend?
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These are simple questions, but sometimes answering them in English can feel difficult.
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Maybe you want to say, Tomorrow I will visit my friend, but you're not sure how to make the sentence.
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Or maybe you want to explain your plans, dreams, and goals, but you don't know whether to use will or going to.
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That's exactly what we're going to practice today.
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We'll learn how to talk about the future using simple English.
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We'll practice will, going to, and some other natural ways to talk about future events.
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And we'll use real conversations about work, family, travel, daily life, and personal dreams.
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So don't worry about difficult grammar rules.
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We'll explain everything with easy examples.
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And we'll give you plenty of chances to speak with us.
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Jack, can I ask you something? Of course.
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What are you going to do after we finish recording today?
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I'm going to make lunch.
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That sounds nice.
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What are you going to cook?
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I think I'll make pasta.
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Interesting.
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You just used two different future expressions.
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I did?
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Yes.
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First you said, I'm going to make lunch.
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Right.
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Then you said, I'll make pasta.
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Oh, that's true.
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And both sentences are correct.
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So, what's the difference?
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That's what we're going to discover today.
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Great.
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Let's start with will.
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We often use will when we make a decision at the moment of speaking.
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For example, imagine I'm sitting at home and suddenly feel hungry.
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What would you say?
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I'm hungry.
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I'll make a sandwich.
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Perfect.
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I decided to make a sandwich just now.
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Exactly.
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Another example.
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Imagine I hear someone knocking at the door.
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What do you say?
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I'll open the door.
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Very natural.
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Or imagine your friend is carrying heavy bags.
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You can say, I'll help you.
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Excellent.
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Let's practice some short sentences with will.
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I'll call you later.
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I'll help you tomorrow.
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I'll make dinner tonight.
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I'll send you a message.
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I'll be there soon.
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I'll try my best.
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Wonderful.
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And remember, I'll is the short form of I will.
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Exactly.
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In everyday conversation, people often say I'll.
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We can also say you'll instead of you will.
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He'll instead of he will.
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She'll instead of she will.
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Will instead of we will.
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And they'll instead of they will.
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Let's use them in sentences.
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You'll enjoy this movie.
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He'll arrive tomorrow.
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She'll call us later.
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We'll meet on Saturday.
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They'll be here soon.
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Great job.
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Now, Emma, let's practice a real conversation.
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Sounds good.
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Emma, I'm really thirsty.
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I'll get you some water.
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Thank you.
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That's very kind.
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You're welcome.
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Oh, I forgot my notebook.
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Don't worry.
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I'll give you some paper.
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Thanks.
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You're helping me a lot today.
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That's what friends are for.
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Notice how Emma used I'll to offer help.
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Exactly.
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I'll get you some water.
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I'll give you some paper.
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We often use will when offering to do something.
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Now let's talk about promises.
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That's another common use of will.
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Imagine you promise your friend something.
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You can say, I'll call you tomorrow.
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Or I'll always support you.
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I'll be on time.
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I'll never forget your birthday.
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That's a very important promise, Jack.
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Especially if you want to keep your friends happy.
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Have you ever forgotten someone's birthday?
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Maybe once.
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Once?
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Okay, perhaps twice.
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Jack.
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But I promise I'll remember next time.
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There you go.
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Another sentence with will.
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Exactly.
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Now let's practice making promises.
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I'll do my homework.
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I'll clean my room.
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I'll arrive on time.
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I'll help you with your project.
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I'll call you when I get home.
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Excellent.
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Now, what about negative sentences?
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Good question.
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We use will not.
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And the common short form is won't.
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For example, I won't be late.
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I won't forget.
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She won't come tomorrow.
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We won't stay long.
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It won't take much time.
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Let's practice a conversation.
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Jack, are you going to be late for our meeting tomorrow?
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No, I won't.
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I'll arrive early.
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Good.
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And will you bring the documents?
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Yes, I will.
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Will you forget your notebook again?
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No, I won't.
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Are you sure?
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I'll put it in my bag tonight.
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Perfect.
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Now let's learn how to ask questions with Will.
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We usually put
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Will before the subject.
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For example, will you come tomorrow?
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Will she join us?
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Will it rain tonight? will they arrive soon will we have enough time
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and we can give short answers yes I will no I won't yes she will no they won't let's practice
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Jack will you work tomorrow yes I will will you cook dinner tonight yes
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I will will you wake up at 5 tomorrow morning absolutely not so what's the Correct short answer.
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No, I won't.
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Excellent.
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Now it's time for our listeners to practice.
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Everyone answer these questions aloud.
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Will you study English tomorrow?
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You can say, yes, I will.
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Or no, I won't.
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Will you call a friend this week?
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Will you watch a movie tonight?
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Will you go shopping this weekend?
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Will you practice English after this podcast?
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We hope your answer to that last question is yes.
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Me too.
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Now let's talk about going to.
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This is another very common way to talk about the future.
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We often use going to when we have already decided on a plan or intention.
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For example, I'm going to visit my parents this weekend.
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That means you've already decided to visit them.
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Exactly.
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Another example.
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I'm going to start exercising next week.
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That's a plan.
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Yes.
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What about, we're going to travel next month?
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Perfect.
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That's another future plan.
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Let's practice some sentences.
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I'm going to study tonight.
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I'm going to clean my room.
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She's going to buy a new phone.
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He's going to visit his grandparents.
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We're going to watch a movie.
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They're going to move to another city.
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Wonderful.
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Now, Emma, what are you going to do this weekend?
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I'm going to visit my sister.
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Nice.
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What are you going to do together?
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We're going to cook dinner and watch a movie.
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Have you decided what to cook?
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Yes.
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We're going to make homemade pizza.
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Oh, that sounds delicious.
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What about you?
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What are you going to do this weekend?
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I'm going to clean my apartment.
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The whole apartment?
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Yes.
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I've been putting it off all week. That sounds familiar.
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After that, I'm going to meet my friend Daniel.
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Where are you going to meet?
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At a coffee shop near the park.
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Sounds like a nice weekend.
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I hope so.
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Now let's practice the conversation about weekend plans.
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I'll start.
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Hey, Emma, do you have any plans for Saturday?
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Yes, I'm going to visit my grandmother.
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That's lovely.
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Are you going to stay all day?
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Probably.
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We're going to have lunch together.
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What are you going to do afterward?
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I'm going to help her in the garden.
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That sounds nice.
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What about you?
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Are you going to do anything special?
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I'm going to play football with some friends.
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Great.
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What time are you going to play?
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Around four in the afternoon. Have fun.
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Thanks.
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You too.
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That was a natural conversation about future plans.
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And notice how often we used going to.
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Because we were talking about plans we had already made.
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Now, let's look at negative sentences with going to.
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We put not after the verb be.
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For example, I'm not going to work tomorrow.
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She's not going to travel this month.
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We're not going to eat out tonight.
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They're not going to buy a new car.
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very good let's practice
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Emma are you going to work on Sunday no I'm not I'm going to relax
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Are you going to wake up early?
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No, I'm not.
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I'm going to sleep a little longer.
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Are you going to cook breakfast?
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Yes, I am.
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What are you going to make?
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Pancakes and fruit.
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Can I come?
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Jack, you're always thinking about food.
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I can't help it.
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Now let's practice questions with going to.
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Are you going to study tonight?
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Is she going to visit us?
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Is he going to buy a car?
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Are they going to travel?
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Are we going to leave soon?
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And we can answer with short responses.
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Yes, I am.
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No, I'm not.
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Yes, she is.
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No, they aren't.
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Excellent.
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Now, everyone, it's your turn.
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Are you going to cook dinner tonight?
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Are you going to study English tomorrow?
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Are you going to visit your family this weekend?
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Are you going to buy anything this week?
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Are you going to learn a new skill this year?
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Take your time and answer aloud.
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Use complete sentences if you can.
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For example, yes, I'm going to study English tomorrow.
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Or no, I'm not going to travel this weekend.
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Wonderful.
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Now comes a very important question.
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What's that?
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What's the difference between will and going to?
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Great question.
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Because sometimes they seem very similar.
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That's true.
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Both can refer to the future, and sometimes both are possible.
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So how do we choose?
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Let's start with a simple example.
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Okay.
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Imagine you're sitting at home.
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Your phone rings.
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I answer it.
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Your friend says, can you help me carry some boxes?
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And I say, sure, I'll help you.
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Exactly.
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You made the decision at that moment.
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Now imagine my friend called me yesterday.
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And you already agreed to help today.
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Then I can say, I'm going to help my friend move some boxes this afternoon.
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Perfect.
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That describes an existing plan.
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So will often works for decisions made right now.
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And going to often works for plans made earlier.
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Let's practice another example.
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Imagine you open the refrigerator and see there's no milk.
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I say, I'll buy some milk.
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Good.
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You decided just now.
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But if I already wrote milk on my shopping list, I can say, I'm going to buy milk after work.
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Exactly.
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That makes sense.
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Now let's talk about predictions.
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We can also use future forms to say what we think will happen.
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For example, I think it will rain tomorrow.
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Or I think you'll enjoy this movie.
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I believe she will pass her exam.
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I think our team will win.
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These are predictions or opinions about the future.
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What about going to?
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We often use going to for predictions based on something we can see or know now.
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Can you give an example?
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Imagine you look outside and see very dark clouds.
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I might say it's going to rain.
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Exactly.
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You can see evidence that rain is likely.
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Another example?
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Imagine someone is carrying too many books and the books are starting to fall.
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Oh no, they're going to drop those books.
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Perfect.
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So both forms can make predictions, but the situation can help us choose.
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Exactly.
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And remember, these are useful patterns, not rules that cover every possible sentence.
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That's helpful.
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Let's practice predictions.
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I think tomorrow will be a good day.
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I believe you'll do well.
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Look at those clouds.
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It's going to rain. Be careful.
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You're going to fall.
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I think this movie will be interesting.
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She's studied a lot.
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I think she'll pass.
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Excellent.
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Now, Jack, let's talk about our future dreams.
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I love this topic.
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Where do you think you'll be in five years?
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That's a big question.
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Take your time.
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I hope I'll be doing work that I enjoy.
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That's a wonderful goal.
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I also hope I'll travel to some new countries. Which countries?
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I'd love to visit
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Japan and Italy.
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Why those countries?
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Because I'm interested in their cultures, history, and food.
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Especially food.
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You know me well.
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What about your personal goals?
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I'm going to keep learning new skills.
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That's great.
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And I'm going to spend more time exercising.
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Have you already made a plan?
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Yes.
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I'm going to walk every morning before work.
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That's a good start.
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What about you?
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What do you hope to do in five years?
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I hope I'll have more opportunities to travel and meet new people.
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That's exciting.
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I'm also going to continue improving my teaching skills.
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Why is that important to you?
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Because I love helping people learn.
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And you're very good at it.
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Thank you, Jack.
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You're welcome.
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Now let's practice talking about dreams and goals.
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I hope I'll have a good job.
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I think I'll be happier in the future.
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I'm going to learn a new language.
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I'm going to save money.
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I want to travel more.
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I hope I'll achieve my goals.
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I'm going to work hard.
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I believe things will get better.
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Wonderful.
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Now let's learn another useful future form.
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There's another one?
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Yes.
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We can use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements.
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Can you give an example?
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I'm meeting my friend tomorrow.
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But meeting looks like the present continuous.
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It is.
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But here it refers to a future arrangement.
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So you've already arranged to meet your friend.
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Exactly.
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What about, I'm visiting my parents on Sunday?
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Perfect.
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We're having dinner with friends tonight.
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Excellent.
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She's flying to London next week.
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Very good.
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They're moving into a new apartment next month.
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Exactly.
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So we can use the present continuous for planned future arrangements.
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Yes, especially when the arrangement is already organized.
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Let's practice a conversation.
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Jack, are you doing anything tomorrow evening?
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Yes, I'm meeting Daniel for dinner.
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Where are you meeting?
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At a restaurant downtown.
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What time are you meeting? At 7.
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Sounds nice.
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What about you?
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Are you doing anything tomorrow?
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I'm visiting my parents in the afternoon.
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Are you staying for dinner?
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Yes, we're having dinner together.
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Wonderful.
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Notice how natural these sentences sound.
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I'm meeting Daniel.
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I'm visiting my parents.
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We're having dinner together.
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Great.
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Now let's compare three sentences.
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Okay.
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I'll call Sarah.
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That could be a decision I'm making now.
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I'm going to call Sarah.
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That can describe my existing intention.
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I'm calling Sarah at 6.
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That can describe an arranged call at a particular time.
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Very clear.
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And in real conversations, these forms sometimes overlap.
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We shouldn't be afraid if more than one form is possible.
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Exactly.
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The important thing is understanding what we want to communicate.
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Now let's talk about schedules.
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That's another useful future topic.
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Sometimes we use the present simple for scheduled events.
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For example, the train leaves at 8 tomorrow.
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The movie starts at 7 tonight.
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My class begins at 9 on Monday.
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The bus arrives at 6 .30.
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These sentences refer to future events on a timetable or schedule.
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So we don't always need will to talk about the future.
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Exactly.
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That's interesting.
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Let's practice.
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Emma, what time does your English class start tomorrow?
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It starts at 10 in the morning.
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What time does it finish?
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It finishes at 11 .30.
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And what time does your bus leave?
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It leaves at 9 .15.
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Perfect.
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Now let's move to something very practical.
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Making plans with friends?
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Exactly.
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Great.
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Let's imagine we're planning a weekend trip.
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I'll start.
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Jack, are you free this Saturday?
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I think so.
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Why?
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I'm going to visit a beautiful lake outside the city.
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That sounds interesting.
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Would you like to come?
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Sure.
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I think it'll be fun.
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Great.
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We're leaving at 8 in the morning.
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8?
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That's early.
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We want to arrive before it gets crowded.
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Okay, I'll set my alarm.
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Good idea.
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What are we going to do there?
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We're going to walk around the lake and have a picnic.
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Sounds wonderful.
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I'll bring some sandwiches.
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Perfect.
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I'll bring fruit and water.
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What if it rains?
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We'll check the weather forecast on Friday.
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Good plan.
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And if the weather is bad, we'll choose another day.
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Excellent.
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Did you notice how many future forms we used?
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Yes.
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I'm going to visit a late...
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We're leaving at...
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I'll set my alarm.
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I'll bring fruit.
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If the weather is bad, we'll choose another day.
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All of them are useful in real life.
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Now let's talk about future plans at work.
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Another important situation.
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Imagine your manager asks, what are you going to work on tomorrow?
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You need to explain your plans clearly.
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Let's practice.
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Jack, what are your plans for tomorrow morning?
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I'm going to finish my report.
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When will you send it?
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I'll send it before lunch.
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Are you attending the team meeting?
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Yes, the meeting starts at 2.
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Great.
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Will you prepare the presentation?
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Yes, I will.
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I'm going to work on it this afternoon.
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Perfect.
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That was a natural workplace conversation.
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And it's useful for students, too.
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Let's imagine a student talking about tomorrow.
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Okay.
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Emma, what are you going to do after school?
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I'm going to finish my homework.
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Are you studying for your English test?
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Yes.
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I'm meeting my classmate at the library.
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What time are you meeting? At four.
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Do you think the test will be difficult?
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Maybe, but I think I'll do well if I prepare.
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Great attitude.
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Thank you.
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Now let's talk about the future with when and if.
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This is very useful for everyday conversations.
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Let's start with when.
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We can say, when I get home, I'll call you.
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Interesting.
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We say get, not will get.
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Exactly.
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After when in this kind of future time sentence, we usually use the present simple.
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So, when I finish work, I'll go shopping.
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Perfect.
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When she arrives, we'll eat dinner.
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Excellent.
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When I have time, I'll visit you.
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Very good.
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Now, what about if?
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We can say, if it rains, I'll stay home.
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If I'm tired, I'll go to bed early.
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If I have enough money, I'll buy a new laptop.
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If you practice every day, you'll improve.
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That's an especially useful sentence for English learners.
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Absolutely.
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Let's practice a conversation.
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Emma, what will you do if it rains tomorrow?
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I'll stay home and read a book.
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What will you do if the weather is sunny?
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I'll go for a walk.
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What will you do when you finish work today?
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I'll prepare dinner.
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And what will you do after dinner?
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I'll relax and listen to music.
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Sounds good.
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Now, everyone, answer these questions.
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What will you do when you finish studying today?
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What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
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What will you do if you have a free weekend?
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What will you do when you reach your English goal?
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Use simple answers.
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I'll watch us a movie.
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I'll visit my family.
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I'll take a short trip.
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I'll keep practicing.
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Great job.
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Now let's talk about future habits.
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What do you mean?
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Things we want to start doing regularly.
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Oh, like exercising every morning?
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Exactly.
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Or studying English for 20 minutes every day.
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Let's imagine we're talking about healthy habits.
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Jack, are you going to make any changes to your daily routine?
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Yes.
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I'm going to start waking up earlier.
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Why?
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Because I want more time in the morning.
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What will you do with that extra time?
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I'll exercise, prepare breakfast, and plan my day.
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That sounds like a great idea.
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What about you?
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I'm going to spend less time on my phone before bed.
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That's a good goal.
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I think I'll sleep better if I stop looking at my phone so late.
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I agree.
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Let's practice talking about future habits.
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I'm going to exercise more.
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I'll try to eat healthier food.
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I'm going to read every evening.
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I'll spend more time with my family.
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I'm going to save money every month.
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I'll practice English every day.
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Excellent.
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Now let's have a little challenge.
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I love challenges.
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I'm going to give you a situation and you choose a natural future sentence.
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Ready.
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You're sitting in a room and suddenly someone says, it's cold in here.
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I'll close the window.
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Perfect.
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My turn.
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You've already decided to visit your grandmother tomorrow.
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I'm going to visit my grandmother tomorrow.
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Excellent.
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Your friend asks what time your train leaves tomorrow.
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My train leaves at 9.
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Great.
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You've arranged to meet your friend at...
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At 6 tomorrow evening.
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I'm meeting my friend at 6.
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Perfect.
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You see dark clouds in the sky.
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It's going to rain.
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Excellent.
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Someone asks, can you help me?
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Sure, I'll help you.
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Wonderful.
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Now let's make the challenge a little harder.
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I'm ready.
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You have a plan to learn Spanish next year.
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I'm going to learn Spanish next year.
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Good.
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You believe your friend will enjoy a new movie.
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I think you'll love this movie.
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Excellent.
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You promise your mother you'll call her tonight.
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I'll call you tonight, Mom.
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Perfect.
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You have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 3.
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I'm seeing the dentist tomorrow at 3.
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Very good.
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See?
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Future grammar becomes easier when we connect it to real situations.
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That's why practicing conversations is so helpful.
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Now, Jack, I want to ask you something more personal.
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Go ahead.
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What is one thing you hope will happen in your life next year?
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I hope I'll become more confident in trying new things.
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That's a wonderful goal.
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Sometimes I spend too much time thinking about what could go wrong.
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I understand.
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Next year, I'm going to take more opportunities to learn and grow.
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I like that.
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What about you?
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I hope I'll spend more time doing things that make me happy.
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Such as?
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Traveling, reading, spending time with family, and learning new skills.
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That sounds lovely.
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And I'm going to make a plan instead of only dreaming about it.
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That's important.
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Because dreams become more useful when we turn them into actions.
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Exactly.
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Now let's practice talking about hopes.
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I hope I'll find a good job.
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I hope I'll travel next year.
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I hope my family will stay healthy.
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I hope I'll improve my English.
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I hope things will go well.
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I hope I'll achieve my goals.
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Wonderful.
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And we can also talk about things we're worried about. For example?
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I'm worried I'll be late.
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I'm afraid I won't have enough time.
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I don't think I'll finish everything today.
658
I'm not sure if I'll be ready.
659
These are natural expressions.
660
And it's okay to talk about both hopes and worries.
661
Exactly.
662
The future can feel exciting and uncertain at the same time.
663
Now let's practice a conversation about future worries.
664
Jack, you look a little nervous.
665
What's wrong?
666
I have an important presentation tomorrow.
667
Are you worried about it?
668
A little.
669
I'm afraid I'll forget what I want to say.
670
Don't worry.
671
You've prepared well.
672
I hope so.
673
I'm sure you'll do a great job.
674
Thanks, Emma.
675
Are you going to practice tonight?
676
Yes.
677
I'm going to practice for another 30 minutes.
678
Good.
679
And make sure you get enough sleep.
680
I will.
681
See?
682
That conversation used several future expressions naturally.
683
I'll forget.
684
You'll do a great job.
685
I'm going to practice.
686
I will.
687
Excellent.
688
Now let's do a longer speaking practice about tomorrow.
689
I'll describe my plans first.
690
Go ahead.
691
Tomorrow, I'm going to wake up at 7.
692
I'll make breakfast and check my schedule.
693
I'm meeting a coworker at 10 and our meeting will probably take an hour.
694
After lunch, I'm going to finish a project.
695
In the evening, I'll cook dinner and relax.
696
If I have enough time, I'll watch a movie before bed.
697
Very good.
698
Thank you.
699
Now it's your turn.
700
Tomorrow, I'm going to wake up early and go for a walk.
701
After breakfast, I'll get ready for work.
702
I have a meeting at 9, and I'm going to prepare some materials before it starts.
703
In the afternoon, I'm meeting a friend for coffee.
704
When I get home, I'll make dinner.
705
If I'm not too tired, I'll read a book before bed.
706
That sounded very natural.
707
Thank you.
708
Now it's your turn, everyone.
709
Think about tomorrow.
710
What are you going to do in the morning?
711
What time will you start work or school?
712
Are you meeting anyone?
713
What are you going to do in the afternoon?
714
What will you do in the evening?
715
Try to answer with five or six sentences.
716
Start with tomorrow.
717
I'm going to...
718
Then add after that.
719
I'll in the afternoon I'm if I have time I'll excellent now let's talk about next weekend great idea
720
Jack Do you have any plans for next weekend?
721
Yes, I'm going to visit my parents.
722
Are you staying overnight?
723
Yes, I'm staying until Sunday evening.
724
What are you going to do together?
725
We're going to have a family dinner on Saturday.
726
That sounds wonderful.
727
My mother is going to cook, and I'll help her in the kitchen.
728
What will you make?
729
I'm not sure yet.
730
Maybe we'll make chicken and rice.
731
Nice.
732
What about you?
733
What are your plans?
734
I'm going to spend Saturday with my sister.
735
What are you doing?
736
We're going shopping in the morning and having lunch together. And Sunday?
737
I think I'll stay home and relax.
738
Sounds like a balanced weekend.
739
Exactly.
740
Now, let's talk about next year.
741
A bigger future.
742
Exactly.
743
What are you going to do next year?
744
I'm going to learn something new.
745
What would you like to learn?
746
I'd like to improve my photography skills.
747
That's interesting.
748
I'm going to take an online course.
749
Have you chosen one?
750
Not yet, but I'll look for a good course this weekend.
751
Great.
752
What about you?
753
I'm going to save money for a trip.
754
Where do you want to go?
755
I'm thinking about visiting Italy.
756
That's exciting.
757
If I save enough money, I'll go next summer.
758
I hope your plan works out.
759
Thank you.
760
Now let's practice talking about future goals with time expressions.
761
Tomorrow, I'll call my friend.
762
Tonight, I'm going to study.
763
Next week, I'm meeting my manager.
764
Next month, we're going to move.
765
Next year, I'll start a new course.
766
In five years, I hope I'll have my own business.
767
Someday, I'd love to travel around the world.
768
Very good.
769
Time expressions help listeners understand when something will happen.
770
Exactly.
771
Now, Emma, let's talk about making invitations.
772
That's another everyday use of future language.
773
Imagine you want to invite a friend to dinner.
774
Let's practice.
775
Emma, are you free tomorrow evening?
776
I think so.
777
Why?
778
I'm going to try a new restaurant.
779
Would you like to join me?
780
That sounds nice.
781
What time are you going?
782
Around 7.
783
Great.
784
I'll meet you there.
785
Perfect.
786
I'll send you the address.
787
Thanks.
788
See you tomorrow.
789
Very natural.
790
Let's practice some useful invitation expressions.
791
Are you free tomorrow?
792
What are you doing this weekend?
793
Would you like to come with us?
794
We're going to have dinner together.
795
I'll meet you there.
796
I'll send you the details.
797
See you tomorrow.
798
Wonderful.
799
Now let's talk about changing plans.
800
Because sometimes things don't happen the way we expect.
801
Exactly.
802
Imagine you plan to go to the park, but it starts raining.
803
What would you say?
804
We were going to go to the park, but it's raining.
805
Very good.
806
That describes an earlier plan that may now change.
807
And then I can say, I think we'll stay home instead.
808
Perfect.
809
Let's practice a conversation.
810
Jack, are we still going to the park tomorrow?
811
I'm not sure.
812
The weather forecast says it might rain.
813
Oh no, what should we do?
814
If it rains, we'll visit the museum instead.
815
That's a good idea.
816
And if the weather is sunny, we'll go to the park.
817
Perfect.
818
We'll decide tomorrow morning.
819
Sounds good.
820
Notice how we used if to talk about possible future situations.
821
If it rains, we'll visit the museum.
822
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
823
Very useful.
824
Now let's practice a few more examples.
825
If I finish early, I'll call you.
826
If I have enough money, I'll buy a bicycle.
827
If she studies, she'll do well.
828
If we leave now, we'll arrive on time.
829
If you're hungry, I'll make something.
830
Great.
831
Now, Emma, let's have a little conversation about the world in the future.
832
That sounds interesting.
833
What do you think life will be like in 20 years?
834
I think technology will continue to change our daily lives.
835
Do you think people will work from home more often?
836
Maybe.
837
I think some jobs will become more flexible.
838
What about transportation?
839
I think electric vehicles will become more common. And education?
840
I believe more people will learn through online courses and digital tools.
841
Interesting.
842
What about you?
843
What do you think will change?
844
I think communication will become even faster.
845
That's possible.
846
But I also hope people will continue spending time together in person.
847
I agree.
848
Technology is useful, but human connection is important.
849
Exactly.
850
Let's practice making predictions.
851
I think technology will improve.
852
I believe people will travel more easily.
853
Maybe cars will become safer.
854
I hope the world will become more peaceful.
855
I think education will change.
856
I'm sure people will keep learning new things.
857
Excellent.
858
Now let's review everything with one final challenge.
859
This is the big one.
860
We'll give you different situations.
861
And you can try to make a future sentence.
862
Situation one.
863
You decide right now to make some tea.
864
I'll make some tea.
865
Situation two.
866
You've already planned to visit your family tomorrow.
867
I'm going to visit my family tomorrow.
868
Situation 3.
869
You have arranged to meet your friend at 5.
870
I'm meeting my friend at 5.
871
Situation 4.
872
Your bus is scheduled to leave at 8.
873
The bus leaves at 8.
874
Situation 5.
875
You believe tomorrow will be sunny.
876
I think it'll be sunny tomorrow.
877
Situation 6.
878
You see dark clouds.
879
It's going to rain.
880
Situation 7.
881
You promised to help your friend.
882
I'll help you.
883
Situation 8.
884
You have decided to study English every morning.
885
I'm going to study English every morning.
886
Situation 9.
887
You want to say what you'll do after work.
888
When I finish work, I'll go home.
889
Situation 10.
890
You want to explain what you'll do if you have free time.
891
If I have free time, I'll read a book.
892
Wonderful.
893
And now, everyone, make three sentences about your own future.
894
One sentence using will.
895
One sentence using going to.
896
And one sentence using the present continuous for a future arrangement.
897
For example, I'll call my friend tonight.
898
I'm going to study English tomorrow.
899
I'm meeting my cousin on Saturday.
900
Great job.
901
Now, Emma, before we finish, I want to ask you one final question.
902
Go ahead.
903
What is one thing you promise yourself you'll do in the future?
904
That's a beautiful question.
905
Take your time.
906
I promise myself that I'll keep learning and growing.
907
I love that.
908
I'm also going to spend more time doing things that make me happy.
909
That's important.
910
What about you?
911
I promise myself that I'll stop waiting for the perfect moment to try new things.
912
That's a wonderful promise.
913
Sometimes we wait because we're afraid of making mistakes.
914
That's true.
915
But the future doesn't become better just because we think about it.
916
We also need to take action.
917
Exactly.
918
And that applies to learning English, too.
919
You can say, I'll practice tomorrow.
920
But it's even better to make a clear plan.
921
I'm going to practice English for 15 minutes every morning.
922
That's a practical goal.
923
And if you follow your plan, you'll improve over time.
924
Remember, you don't need to learn everything in one day.
925
Start with simple future sentences.
926
Talk about tomorrow.
927
Talk about your weekend.
928
Talk about your plans.
929
Talk about your dreams.
930
And talk about the future you want to create.
931
Every sentence you speak helps build your confidence.
932
Before we say goodbye, let's review our most important examples.
933
I'll help you.
934
I'll call you later.
935
I won't be late.
936
Will you come tomorrow?
937
I'm going to study tonight.
938
She's going to visit her family.
939
Are you going to travel next month?
940
I'm meeting my friend tomorrow.
941
The train leaves at 8.
942
I think it'll rain.
943
Look at those clouds.
944
It's going to rain.
945
If I have time, I'll help you.
946
When I get home, I'll call you.
947
I hope I'll achieve my goals.
948
I'm going to keep practicing English.
949
Excellent.
950
These expressions will help you speak naturally about future plans, decisions, promises, and predictions.
951
And remember, it's okay if you don't remember every rule immediately.
952
Keep listening, repeating, and practicing.
953
Over time, these sentences will become more familiar.
954
And you'll start using them without thinking so much about grammar?
955
That's our goal.
956
To help you speak English with more confidence every day.
957
Thank you for spending this time with us at Daily English Speaking Podcast.
958
We hope you enjoyed learning how to talk about the future.
959
Now we have one final speaking challenge for you.
960
Tell yourself what you're going to do tomorrow.
961
Then make one promise using will.
962
And finally, say one dream you hope will come true someday.
963
Speak aloud, even if you're practicing alone.
964
Because every time you speak, you're improving keep learning keep practicing
965
and keep believing in your future take care everyone goodbye and we'll see you in our next English conversation
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “How to Talk About the Future in English”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: tomorrow, practice, sentence, exactly, English. This video has 964 sentences and 5468 words to shadow. The speech runs for 40:16. The speaker talks at a steady 136 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 160 of its 964 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| prediction noun | /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ | A statement of what will happen in the future. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| arrangement noun | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ | The act of arranging. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| continuous adjective | /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ | Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption. |
| arrange verb | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. | |
| work out verb | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | To calculate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What are you going to do tomorrow?
- Where will you be next year?
- Have you ever forgotten someone's birthday?
- What about, we're going to travel next month?
- Where do you think you'll be in five years?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if the weather is bad, we'll choose · if it rains, I'll stay · If I'm tired, I'll go |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has not happened · Have you ever forgotten · have already decided |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is won · is already organized · is scheduled |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | finish recording · practice making · start exercising |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 342 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/, intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- Long words — get the stress right: continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like arrive, prediction, leaf.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.