future tense

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

future tenses

What does it matter anyway?

"I'm going to play basketball tomorrow"

"I will play basketball tomorrow" 

"I'm going to have pizza

"I'll have the pizza"

What does the difference even matter?

ask the pupils if they notice the subtle difference in meaning. 

Point it out and explain to them if they don't.

WILL

Predictions and forecasts

Offers and promises

Spontaneous decisions

GOING TO

Predictions that are very likely to happen

Intentions

Previously made decisions

I promise I ..... be there tomorrow

1. will
2. am going to

Look at the clouds, I think it .... rain

1. will
2. is going to

I think I ... have some icecream right now

1. will
2. am going to

I think my favourite football club .... win tonight

1. will
2. is going to

We .... go camping next summer

1. will
2. are going to

Future with present tense

Arrangements and plans (present continuous)

"He's flying to Milan on Tuesday"

vs

Schedules and timetables (present simple)

"The train arrives at 8:30"

"It's her birthday tomorrow"

When does the movie night start?
(9:00AM)

Where are you this friday?
(visit art exhibit)

Write about a spontaneous decision, use the picture

Write about an intention, use the picture