The Future is Continuous!

The Future is Continuous!
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The Future is Continuous!

Slide 1 - Slide

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use the present continuous for the future.

Slide 2 - Slide

Introduce the learning objective to the students and give an overview of what they will be learning in the lesson.
What is Present Continuous?
The present continuous is a verb tense used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. It is formed by using the verb 'to be' in the present tense and adding the present participle (-ing).

Slide 3 - Slide

Explain to the students what the present continuous is and give examples of how it is used.
Using Present Continuous for the Future
The present continuous can also be used to talk about future plans and arrangements. It is often used when the speaker has a definite plan or arrangement that has already been made.

Slide 4 - Slide

Explain to the students that the present continuous can be used for future plans and arrangements and give examples of when to use it.
Examples of Using Present Continuous for the Future

I am meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow. 
She is flying to Paris next week. 
We are having a party on Saturday.

Slide 5 - Slide

Provide examples of how to use the present continuous for the future.
Which sentence uses present continuous to indicate future?
A
We will have a party this weekend.
B
We have a party this weekend.
C
We're having a party this weekend.
D
We had a party this weekend.

Slide 6 - Quiz

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Which sentence uses present continuous to indicate future?
A
I meet my friend tomorrow.
B
I will meet my friend tomorrow.
C
I'm meeting my friend tomorrow.
D
I met my friend tomorrow.

Slide 7 - Quiz

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Put the verb in the Present Continuous (future form).

'We .. ... (go) to the UK next summer.'

Slide 8 - Open question

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Put the verb in the Present Continuous (future form).

'I ... ... (have) dinner with Mary tomorrow.'

Slide 9 - Open question

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Put the verb in the Present Continuous (future form).

'What ... you ... (do) this weekend?'

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Wanneer future present continuous?
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When Not to Use Present Continuous for the Future
The present continuous is not used for future plans or arrangements that are uncertain or not definite.

Slide 12 - Slide

Explain to the students when not to use the present continuous for the future and give examples of when to use other verb tenses instead.
Review
The present continuous can be used for future plans and arrangements that are definite. It is not used for uncertain or indefinite future plans.

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Summarize the key points of the lesson and provide an opportunity for the students to ask any questions they may have.
Listening p. 27

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