اللغة الإنجليزية

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.