Lesson 04: Education & Future
Vocabulary: Education & Career
1. Education & Training
2. Career & Work (New)
3. Verbs: Professional
4. Places & Things
Grammar Reference: Future Forms
| I | I will ('ll) finish the report. |
| You | You will ('ll) finish the report. |
| He | He will ('ll) finish the report. |
| She | She will ('ll) finish the report. |
| It | It will ('ll) finish the report. |
| We | We will ('ll) finish the report. |
| They | They will ('ll) finish the report. |
| I | I will not (won't) come. |
| You | You will not (won't) come. |
| He | He will not (won't) come. |
| She | She will not (won't) come. |
| It | It will not (won't) come. |
| We | We will not (won't) come. |
| They | They will not (won't) come. |
| Question | Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Will I pass? | Yes, I will. | No, I won't. |
| You | Will you pass? | Yes, you will. | No, you won't. |
| He | Will he pass? | Yes, he will. | No, he won't. |
| She | Will she pass? | Yes, she will. | No, she won't. |
| We | Will we pass? | Yes, we will. | No, we won't. |
| They | Will they pass? | Yes, they will. | No, they won't. |
| Function | Explanation & Example |
|---|---|
| Snap Decision | You decide at the moment of speaking. "The phone is ringing. I'll answer it." (Not planned before). |
| Offer | You volunteer to do something for someone. "That bag looks heavy. I'll carry it for you." |
| Promise | You give your word about the future. "I won't tell anyone your secret. I promise." |
| Prediction | What you think/guess will happen (no evidence). "I think people will live on Mars in 2050." |
| Future Simple (Will) | Be Going To | Present Continuous | Present Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
"I'll help you." |
"I'm going to buy a car." |
"I'm meeting John at 5." |
"The train leaves at 5." |
- Offer (Will): "It's cold. I will close the window for you."
- Intention (Going to): "I am going to look for a new job next month."
- Arrangement (Pr. Cont): "I am interviewing for Google on Monday at 10 AM." (It is booked).
- Schedule (Pr. Simple): "The conference starts at 09:00." (Public time).
Reading Exercises
1. The Promotion
Sarah wants a promotion at work. She thinks she will get it next month. "I am going to work very hard," she says. She is meeting her boss tomorrow at 10:00 AM to discuss it. She hopes he won't say no. If she gets the job, she will have more responsibility and a higher salary. It is a big opportunity for her career.
2. The Conference
Our company is organizing a big conference next week. The conference starts on Monday at 09:00. I am giving a presentation on Tuesday afternoon. I am nervous, but my colleague says, "Don't worry, I will help you prepare." I promise I won't be late for the opening speech. We expect over 200 people will attend.
3. Continuing Education
John has decided to improve his skills. He is going to take an evening course in Digital Marketing. The course runs for six weeks. "I think it will be useful for my CV," he explains. He is paying the fees tomorrow. He believes that lifelong learning will become essential for everyone in the future.
4. The IT Problem
The server is down! We are losing data. The manager asks, "Who can fix this?" Mark stands up immediately. "I will do it," he says. This is a snap decision. He knows the system well. He predicts that the system will be online in ten minutes. "I won't let you down," he promises the team.
5. The Business Trip
We are flying to Berlin on Wednesday to meet a client. The flight departs at 07:00. We are staying at the Hilton Hotel. I think the meeting will be successful. We are going to present our new strategy. If they like it, we will sign the contract immediately.
Exercises (16 Sets)
Career Talk
The Fortune Teller
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