Phrases for Talking about the Future

Step 1: Warm-up Activity (5-7 minutes)

• Question Game: Start with simple questions about the future:
  • "What will you do tomorrow?"
  • "Where do you want to go next weekend?"
  • "What do you think will happen in 10 years?"
• Encourage students to respond in their own words.

Step 2: Introduce Basic Future Phrases (10 minutes)

Use a structured board method to introduce key phrases with examples:

Phrase Type	Examples
Definite Plans	I am going to visit my friend tomorrow.
Predictions	It will rain next week.
Intentions	I plan to learn Spanish next year.
Scheduled Events	The train leaves at 6 AM.
Uncertain Future	I might go to a party on Saturday.

Step 3: Pair Activity - Future Fortune Teller (10-12 minutes)

1. Divide students into pairs.
2. One student pretends to be a fortune teller and predicts their partner’s future using future phrases.
   • Example: "You will travel to a new country next year."
3. The other student reacts:
   • "Oh really? That sounds amazing!"
   • "I don’t think so! I might just stay in my hometown."

Step 4: Group Discussion - My Future Plans (10 minutes)

• Give students 3 minutes to write about their future (next day, next month, next year).
• Students then share their plans in small groups using the learned phrases.

Step 5: Role-Play - Future News (10 minutes)

1. Students pretend they are news reporters discussing future world events.
2. Example prompts:
   • "Experts say cars will fly in 2050!"
   • "The next Olympics will take place in…"
   • "Our school is planning a big event next month!"

Step 6: Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 minutes)

• Ask students:
  • "What new phrases did you learn today?"
  • "Can you give one sentence about your future?"
• Give feedback and correct any mistakes gently.