Speaking: Let’s talk about the FUTURE
Class Time: 30-45 minutes
Language Focus: General expressions used in everyday situations
There are several ways of talking about the future in English. We can use the simple future tense.The simple future tense is used to talk about things which are beyond our control. It expresses the future as fact.
Here some conversation cards to guide a teacher facilitating speaking activities in the virtual class
Conversation cards
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What do you think the weather will be tomorrow? Give your prediction. |
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What are you doing tonight? What fixed appointments do you have? |
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What are you going to do tomorrow? Describe your plans to the class. |
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Where do you see yourself ten years from now? Explain. |
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Will pollution make the Earth uninhabitable? Discuss. |
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Do you think doctors will clone people in the future? If so, do you agree? Explain. |
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Do you think scientists will find a cure for AIDS and cancer? |
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Will robots ever replace humans? If so, in what way? |
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Do you think people will live longer? What is positive or negative about it?
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Do you think the world will be better or worse for future generations? Explain. |
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If you’re single, when are you going to get married? |
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How do you think your country will change in the future? |
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How will transportation and travel change in the future? Give your views. |
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What kind of job would you like to do in the future? How much will you earn? |
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Do you think aliens will ever visit the Earth? When? What will happen? |
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Do you believe in fortune tellers or horoscopes? Why or why not? |
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Do you think you will ever travel, live or work abroad? Talk about it. |
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What new inventions would you like to see in the future? Give reasons. |
