FULL Period 1 7.1 Future Simple Tense A2

Future Simple Tense

Activity: Predictions for 2025

In pairs brainstorm for 10 minutes and write down predictions about the business world or your own company in the year 2025, using the future simple tense (“will + base verb”). Then show them to the rest of the class

Examples of predictions:

  • “Our company will launch a new product in 2025.”
  • “The business world will rely heavily on virtual meetings and remote work.”
  • “In 2025, our marketing team will focus more on social media advertising.”

Follow-up:

  • Class discussion: After students have shared their predictions, discuss about them.

Theory: Future Simple Tense

What is the Future Simple Tense?

  • We use the future simple tense to talk about things that will happen in the future.
  • We use the word “will” followed by the base form of the verb (the verb without “to”).

How to Make a Sentence:

  1. Positive Sentence:
    Subject + will + base verb.

    • Example: “I will finish the report tomorrow.”

  2. Negative Sentence:
    Subject + will not (won’t) + base verb.

    • Example: “We won’t have a meeting next week.”

  3. Question:
    Will + subject + base verb?

    • Example: “Will you attend the conference next month?”

When Do We Use the Future Simple Tense?

  1. To talk about future plans or decisions:

    • Example: “I will meet the client tomorrow.”

  2. To make predictions (when we think something will happen in the future):

    • Example: “The company will grow next year.”

  3. To make offers or promises:

    • Example: “I will help you with the project.”

Key Words for Future Simple:

  • Tomorrow: “I will call you tomorrow.”
  • Next week/month/year: “We will travel next month.”
  • In the future: “Technology will change in the future.”

Summary:

  • Use “will” for talking about the future.
  • Will + base verb makes the sentence simple and clear.
  • It’s a very common way to talk about the future in business or everyday life.

Group Discussion: Future Company Plans

Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will discuss their company’s plans for the future (this can be their real company or a fictional company). Use the future simple tense (“will”) to talk about these plans.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What new products will your company launch next year?
    • Example: “Our company will launch a new smartphone next year.”
  2. Will your company expand to new markets in 2025?
    • Example: “Yes, we will expand to the European market in 2025.”
  3. How will your team grow in the next year?
    • Example: “Our team will hire five new developers next year.”
  4. Will the company invest in any new technology?
    • Example: “Yes, we will invest in AI and automation tools.”
  5. Will your company increase the marketing budget next year?
    • Example: “No, we won’t increase the marketing budget next year.”
  6. How will the company improve its customer service?
    • Example: “The company will improve customer service by offering 24/7 support.”

Present to the class:

    • After the group discussion, each group will share their company’s future plans with the class.
    • Each group member should participate in presenting at least one part of their future company plans, using the future simple tense.
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