2021-01-25 Explanation future tenses

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

3H - future continuous vs. future perfect 

This time next week we will be sitting at the beach.

1. In progress at a specified time in the future.
2. Finished at a specified time in the future

50 years from now, we will have used up all the Earth's resources.

1. In progress at a specified time in the future.
2. Finished at a specified time in the future

By 2050, half the ice caps will have disappeared.

1. In progress at a specified time in the future.
2. Finished at a specified time in the future

I hope that, 20 years from now, we'll all be living in peace.

1. In progress at a specified time in the future.
2. Finished at a specified time in the future

Next week on Friday night, we (dance) all night.

You can call me at work at 8am. I (arrive) at the office by 8.

At nine o'clock tonight I (watch) the news, so don't call me then.

Future continuous   Future perfect

I hope that, 20 years from now, we'll all be living in towns like Gaviotas.

In PROGRESS

will + be + verb-ing

50 years from now, we will have used up all the Earth's resources.

FINISHED

will + have + past participle

What next?

Finish the review of unit 4 & check it!

See if you have any questions you still want to/need to ask to be fully prepared for next week.