1. Talking about the future
An interactive grammar lesson

2. How do we know the future?
Quickly write down 3 ideas about how you or other people know the future. e.g. Read the news, my horoscope, etc. 

3. The Fortune Teller game
What is a fortune teller? Do you believe in fortune telling? No/ yes? Why?

4. Let’s have a closer look...
The fortune teller says: 1. You will get rich. 2. You will set up your own business. 3. You will marry a beautiful girl. 4. You will have a lot of children…
NB: We use will to talk about things that may or may not happen in the future known also as predictions.

5. In
These are predictions about the future of a group of classmates in Complete the sentences
Megan (work) as a columnist in a fashion magazine.
Patrick (write) at least a few popular cookery books.
Kylie (take) part in a few expeditions to the Arctic.
Rudy (receive) two Oscars for best special effects in sci-fi films.
Peter (write) best-selling horror stories.
Andrew (look) after his children at home.
And you? What (you, do) ? What (you achieve) ?

6. Going shopping What are you going to buy?
Answer: decision taken before the moment of speaking 
What are you going to buy?
NB: We use going to when we talk about ...

7. Read the sentences and say what they have in common.
1. Bread is not on my shopping list. Good idea! I’ll get a loaf.
2. These flowers won’t grow there. It’s too dark there.
3. Sugar is on my shopping list. I am going to buy some.
Tips: Is it a decision or prediction?
Is it a decision made before or at the moment of talking?
What is the tense?

8. Going to, Will
1. Bread is not on my shopping list. Good idea! I’ll get a loaf. (Decision taken at the moment of speaking)
2. These flowers won’t grow there. It’s too dark there. (Future prediction)
3. Sugar is on my shopping list. I am going to buy some. (Decisions taken before speaking)
NB: We use will when...
Answer: we make a prediction or take a decision at the moment of speaking.

9. Practice A.
1. I __________ (meet) my friend tomorrow morning. 2. You _____ probably have (not have) time to relax. 3. Look, this is Emma! ____ we (say) hello? (I/we shall/will) 4. There are too many customers in the supermarket. It ____ (take) ages to get served! 5. Where _____ you (go) on holiday?

10. Practice B.
A friend is planning to go on holiday soon. Ask her/ him about her/his plans. Use the words in brackets to make questions: 1. (where / go?) 2. (how long / go for?) 3. (when / leave ?) 4. (travel/ alone ?) 5. (who/travel with?) 6. ( travel / by plane ?) 7. (where / stay ?)

11. Match the right solution with the problem
1. I’ve lost my wallet.
___________________________
2. I’m freezing.
______________________
3. I’m sad.
____________________________
4. I’ve got a headache.
5. I’m thirsty.
6. My bags are heavy.
_____________________________
7. I’m hungry.
8. I’m very hot.
9. I’ve got no money.
10. I’m very tired.
I’ll close the window.
I’ll help you find it.
I’ll open a window
I’ll make you a sandwich.
I’ll lend you some money.
I’ll get you an aspirin.
I’ll get you some coffee.
I’ll get you a drink.
I’ll cheer you up.
I’ll help you.