Planning Next Summer
ESL Lesson PlansPlanning Next Summer

Planning Next Summer

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to various ways of discussing future events and plans using grammar skills. In this 30-minute individual session targeted at B1-level learners, students will practice using "will," "going to," and present continuous to express decisions, intentions, and scheduled events. Through reading tasks and interactive exercises, students will explore future forms and engage in practical exercises discussing their own summer plans.

Skills

  • Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
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Read the text to learn different ways to talk about the future.

We often talk about the future in English. There are different ways to do this. One common way is to use the "will" form. For example, "I will go to the store tomorrow." We use "will" for decisions made at the moment of speaking and for predictions or promises. Another way to talk about the future is using "going to." For example, "I am going to visit my friend next week." We use "going to" when we have already decided to do something or for plans and intentions. There is also the present continuous tense. This is for plans and arrangements, like saying, "I am meeting my friend at 5 PM." This shows something that is scheduled.
2

Read the following sentences about different people's plans and decisions.

3

Answer the following questions.

4

Scott and Jenny are making plans for next summer. Read their conversation and fill the gaps.

5

Discuss the following questions about your summer plans.

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