LESSON 1A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
1) Will / Won’t (Future Predictions)
When do we use will / won’t?
We use will / won’t to talk about:
Predictions about the future
Things we think will happen
Future facts
Structure
Positive:
Subject + will + base verb
People will live on the Moon.
Negative:
Subject + will not (won’t) + base verb
Cars won’t use petrol.
Question:
Will + subject + base verb?
Will people live on Mars?
Yes, they will. / No, they won’t.
IMPORTANT:
We use will + verb (NOT will to live )
2) Time Expressions for the Future
We often use will with:
- next year
- in ten years
- in 2050
- by 2050 (before 2050)
Example:
In ten years, I will be a teacher.
By 2050, robots will do many jobs.
Difference:
In 2050 = at that time
By 2050 = before that time
3) Watch Out – Be able to
Present ability:
We can travel anywhere.
Future ability:
We will be able to travel anywhere.
We do NOT say: will can
Correct: will be able to ✔
Structure:
Subject + will be able to + verb
Example:
People will be able to work from home.
4) Difference Between Will and Going To
Will → predictions (opinion)
I think robots will help teachers.
Going to → plans already decided
I am going to study English tonight.
Quick Trick for Students
If it is:
A prediction → use will
A plan → use going to
Future ability → use will be able to
Vocabulary
1. 3D Printer
Meaning: A machine that makes real objects from a computer design.
Example: A 3D printer can make small tools.
2. Charger
Meaning: A device used to charge a phone or tablet.
Example: My phone battery is low. I need my charger.
3. Drone
Meaning: A small flying machine controlled by a remote.
Example: Drones can deliver packages.
4. Health Tracker
Meaning: A device that checks steps, heart rate, and sleep.
Example: My health tracker shows 8,000 steps today.
5. Smartphone
Meaning: A mobile phone with internet and apps.
Example: I use my smartphone to look up information.
6. Tablet
Meaning: A small flat computer with a touch screen.
Example: We use a tablet to draw digital art in class.
7. Smartwatch
Meaning: A digital watch connected to your phone.
Example: My smartwatch tells me when I get a text.
8. Virtual Reality Headset
Meaning: Glasses you wear to enter a virtual world.
Example: Put on the VR headset to see the bottom of the ocean.
9. Wireless Headphones
Meaning: Headphones without cables (Bluetooth).
Example: I listen to music using my wireless headphones.
