UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGÓGICA Y TECNOLÓGICA DE COLOMBIA

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INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS

SUBJECT LEVEL WEEK TOPIC GRAMMAR TIME:

Technology, Will / won’t
English III 6-7 plans and Predictions 8 hours
predictions Time expressions
Will vs be going to

Teacher: Gabriel Sandoval

OBJECTIVES:
● To review the use of the future tense using will.
● To express plans and future intentions by contrasting use of future forms.
● To make predictions taking into account the context.
● To describe ideas for the upcoming technological changes.

PRESENTATION:
Dear student, throughout this guide you are analyzing the uses and structure of the future
tense. You can contrast the Present Continuous or ‘be going to’ for future plans and
arrangements and the use of ‘will’ to express predictions, you will see some examples and
grammatical aspects. After completing this guide, you will be able to express your thoughts
about technological advances in the future.
This guide covers two weeks of work. It is divided into four hours of independent work per
week. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your teacher by the established
means

INITIAL REFLECTION:
A prediction is a statement that we make about the future. When a person makes a
prediction they say what they think will happen in the future. In what scenarios can you
find people making predictions?
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Let’s check some basic vocabulary. Write down the words that correspond to the pictures

Horoscope
Weather Forecast
Economic outlook
Scientific prediction
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What is proper when talking?
When you break the language down you will see that English is a very expressive language
and each grammatical structure that you use communicates a very specific idea and time.

Each time you say something, the person that you are speaking to interprets your words
and creates a very specific mental picture of what you are communicating. Using the
correct grammar means that people will know exactly what you are on about every time
you communicate!

Predictions About the Future

We use both will and to be going to when we want to make a prediction about the future.
A prediction is a statement that we make about the future.
When a person makes a prediction they say what they think will happen in the future.

We use to be + going to + infinitive when we make a prediction based on

evidence we have now.
We use will + infinitive when we make a prediction which is only a guess or an
opinion of ours.

When do we use the structure 'to be going to + infinitive?'

We use the structure to be going to + infinitive if we make a prediction about the future
because we have evidence now that supports us in making that prediction.
This means that something now (in the present) tells us what is going to happen in the
future.
Predictions about the future are made every day. Here are some predictions that we see
on a regular basis:
On television, the weather forecast predicts what the weather will be like tomorrow.

Weather forecasters use different weather instruments that provide them with information
in the present. Weather forecasters use this information to make their predictions about
the weather.

Economists make predictions regarding the economy in a country, levels of employment

and unemployment and the creation of jobs. An economist is someone who has studied
economics. Economists use evidence from history and data that has been collected to
help them make their predictions. They use this evidence to help them make predictions
about economic situations in the future.

Who would say the following sentences?

Weather Economists
forecasters
Temperatures are going to be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.
Tomorrow night is going to be cloudy’.
The economy of the country is going to grow by 2%.
Tax rates are going to decrease slightly.
Taxes are not going to increase.
It is going to rain on the east coast in the evening.
Unemployment levels are going to fall next year.
Time expressions
Some words are key to identify which tense you should use. Take a look.

Did you notice the time expressions used in the sentences above? Write them
down here

- AGO: TWO WEEKS AGO….

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When do we use
the structure
'will + infinitive?'

Listening
practice

https://vimeo.com/250226929
Listen to the video attached to this study guide and choose the right option
1) What will happen soon?
a) She will work in Europe.
b) She will quit her job.
2) How many languages will she study?
a) One
b) Two

3) What will she have problems doing?

a) Buying food.
b) Making friends

4) Who will she miss?

a) Her family
b) Boyfriend

Will for Future Tense

Point 1: We use will to talk about things happening in the future.
● I will see you tomorrow. ● The meeting will start soon.
● She will not be here next week. ● It will not be easy to pass the exam
Point 2: The negative form of will is will not, but we often contract this to won't in spoken
English. However, do not use contractions in formal writing.
● We won't have enough money. ●She won't get home until six.
● The test won't be easy. ● I won't travel this year.
Point 3: We use will to express a future action that is immediate.
● Who will be at the meeting? ● Everyone will be there.
● When will it end? ● I will end at noon, just before lunch.
Point 4: We often use the contraction of will ('ll) in spoken English. However, do not use
contractions in formal writing.
● I'll call you tomorrow. ● She'll be here soon.
● They'll give you a call this week. ●Arnold always says, "I'll be back" in his movies.

We use the structure will + infinitive to make a prediction about the future. However, if we use
this structure we are guessing or stating our opinion. We do not have any evidence in the
present telling us what the future is going to be.
Every day, newspapers print horoscopes telling people what will happen in their lives that day.
Horoscopes make predictions about people’s jobs and careers.
● Today you will get a phone call.
● The person who telephones you will offer you the job of your dreams.
● Later this afternoon you will win a lot of money on the lottery.”
Here, I have some predictions about the future:
● I predict that Colombia will get at least 4 gold medals in the Olympic games (I am not
even sure the number of participants we have – this prediction is a guess!)
● I predict that we will have face to face classes this semester. I don’t make this decision,
but I am very optimistic!
● I predict that Maluma and JBalvin will decide to retire from music! (I am not their fan!)
Here we go again with time expressions. Please highlight the expressions of time in the
sentences above.
Grammar Rules

Examples
● I will be a teacher.
● He’ll travel around the world.
● You won’t have any problems.

Remember!
We can use ‘will’ or ‘’ll’ to talk about the future and make future predictions. For the
negative, we can say ‘will not’ or ‘won’t’.
● I’ll live in a big house when I’m older. ● She will have lots of pets.
● Children won’t go to school in the future. ● We will not drive normal cars.

Be careful!
The main verb is without ‘to’.
● My friend will be a vet to help animals.
● I won’t forget my friends when I grow up.

We say... We don’t say...

● People will drive flying cars in the future. (NOT People will to drive flying
cars in the future.)
● I won’t live at home when I go to university. (NOT I willn’t live at home when
I go to university.)
● My father won’t be happy when he sees this broken window! (NOT My father
won’t to be happy when he sees this broken window!)

The future with be going to

The last study guide covered this topic but this is a friendly reminder
OK. I’ve got it but what’s the difference?
PRACTICE TIME!!!
1. Choose ‘will’ or ‘is/are going to’ to complete sentences.
● Spain ___________ win the next World Cup
● How many people do you think you _______________ speak to today?
● Who do you think ______________ win the next US presidential election?
● Pink is her favorite color so I think that she __________ love this pink scarf that I have
bought her for her birthday
● Look at those dark clouds in the sky. I think it ____________ rain!

So... let’s summarize the information from this video:

https://youtu.be/YG1BosCGq4A it’s literally 3: 47 seconds of your time.

Complete the sentences according to the video.

We use will for general ____________ and ___________

An opinion is not based on _______
An opinion is a _______ prediction

Here’s another one, you don’t have to see the whole video just from 10:29
https://youtu.be/VX95vEL-OdU?t=629
Pay attention to these differences:
How about this? Are you sure or unsure?

Check the examples given in the video

 2. Match the phrases to their best possible option according to the communicative
intention.

1 My friend is very punctual I am going to work on Friday

2 They are a beautiful couple Maybe I‘ll work on Friday
3 I can’t go to the party this Friday He is going to study medicine
4 My nephew was accepted in the He’ll study law or medicine
University
5 She has the majority of the votes They’ll probably get married
6 She said yes!! I’m so happy for them They’re going to get married.
7 I don’t think I can go to the party The P.M will arrive at 8:00 pm
8 If she buys votes like she did in the Senate My Friend is going to come over at 8:00pm
9 My nephew is very smart for his age I think She’s going to win the election
10 His political agenda is very tight but She’ll win the election

3. Chose the correct answers

● 'I haven't got my phone.' 'That's OK. I am going to /'ll lend you mine.
● It's Julia's birthday next week, so we're going to/will buy her some flowers.
● Will you lend me £10? I promise I am going to/'ll give it back to you tomorrow.
● We will/'re going to have a barbecue tomorrow. It's all planned, so I hope it is not going to /
won't rain.
● 'Jim's starting university tomorrow.' 'What will he/ is he going to study?

4. Select the correct response

A.- I'm thirsty.
- I ... you something to drink.
a) 'll give
b) 'm going to give
B. When we are old, life ... easier.
a) will be
b) is going to be
C. -Why are you putting on your coat?
-I ...
a) will go out.
b) am going to go out.
D. He's driving too fast. He ... an accident.
a) will have
b) is going to have
E. Don't worry, mum, I promise I ... good care of the plants.
a) will take
b) am going to take
F. Nobody in Jane's team can play basketball. They ... the match.
a) will lose
b) are going to lose

5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of will or going to and the verbs in brackets.
1.- When we get home, we ___________ (have) dinner.
2.- I know they ___________ (feel) very happy if they win the match.
3.- They’ve already decided on their next summer holiday. They ____________ (do) a tour of
Norway. 4.- She thinks that the movie __________ (be) really exciting.
5.- “What are your plans for this evening?” I ______________ (meet) my friends and then go to a
birthday party.

6. Complete the following dialogue using will or be going to, to express the future
LAURA: What are you doing this weekend, Jan?
TANYA: I ___________ (see) a new play tomorrow at the Royal Court theater.
LAURA: Have you got the tickets yet?
TANYA: NO, I___________ (get) them this afternoon, actually. Would you like to come?
LAURA: Oh, thank you, that would be nice.
TANYA: OK, I___________ (get) you a ticket too.
LAURA: Great ... what time does it start?
TANYA: Eight o'clock, but we ___________ (all meet) in the Green Cafe at 7.15.
LAURA: OK, I___________ (meet) you in the cafe, but, er...I _____ (be) there around 7.30.
TANYA: That's fine.
LAURA: Oh, one other thing ... I've got no money at the moment... I ___________ (pay) for the ticket
on Saturday. Is that OK?
TANYA: Yes, that's OK, no problem.

REFERENCES
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/grammar-practice/will-
futurepredictions#:~:text=We%20can%20use%20'will'%20or,or%20'won't'.&text=Children%20won't%20go
%2 0to,will%20not%20drive%20normal%20cars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG1BosCGq4A
https://centralschool.ie/english-grammar/will-and-going-to-predictions/
https://bestlifeonline.com/scary-future-predictions/ https://bestlifeonline.com/crazy-future-
predictions/