Unit 1
Lessons 2, 3 and 4
SB pages 15, 16, 17
GRAMMAR
The Present Continuous for future events
● We can use the Present Continuous to talk about events in the future that have already been planned.
-Next Monday we are celebrating my brother’s graduation.
-They are buying a new house this year.
The Present Simple for timetabled future events
● We can use the Present Simple to talk about events in the future that will happen at a stated time.
-The festival starts on 20th October.
-The bus leaves at 8 pm.
“Going to” for intentions
● We use going to + the infinitive to talk about intentions (things that have already been decided). We are all going to attend the ceremony. --I’m going to buy a cake for my friend tonight.
“Going to” for predictions
● We can use going to + the infinitive when we predict what will happen, based on evidence.
-Look at the crowds! It’s going to be a lot of fun.
-There are lots of clouds. It’s going to rain.
“Will” for spontaneous decisions
● We use will + the infinitive to talk about a decision made at the moment of speaking.
-I think I’ll have pasta for lunch.
-You look tired. I’ll stay at home and help you.