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Talk About The Future
Talk About The Future
Present continuous
Used for arrangements; very firm plans. The plan is 99% likely to be happening, unless
something unexpected happens.
Ex: On Sunday, I’m having dinner with my friends (at 9pm, Hard Rock Café, with Mary and
Shaun)
Present simple
Used for timetabled future events; things that happen at specific time, usually public transport,
classes, etc.
Ex: The next train leaves at 3 pm.
Future continuous
Used for activities which are in progress at a future time; in other words, an action that is not
complete at that time.
Ex: On Monday at this time I’ll be flying to Bahamas.
Future perfect
Used for actions completed before a specific future time; usually used with “by”.
Ex: By 4 pm, they’ll have finished the meeting.
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