Lesson 16: Discussing Future Plans and Past Experiences

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

Future 1.1

1. What can you see in the picture?

2. How do you share your future plans with friends?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Sarah and Mike are having breakfast at a café. Mike is running late and apologizes. Sarah shares her plans for the future, while they also talk about an incredible performance they recently saw.

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Mike

Forgive me for being late , Sarah. Traffic was terrible this morning.

Sarah

I'm done with my breakfast. So, what’s been on your mind? A penny for your thoughts.

Mike

I was thinking about that play we saw last night. I can’t get over her performance! It was incredible!

Sarah

I know, right? She really nailed it. But hey, I have something big to share with you. I’m planning to move to Hawaii.

Mike

Hawaii? Really? That’s a big move! Why Hawaii?

Sarah

I just need a change of scenery, you know? And the beaches aren’t too bad either.

Mike

True, but you’ll need to be careful with the knife when you’re chopping those fresh coconuts!

Sarah

Fair enough. But hey, if you ever decide to visit, I’ll have a guest room ready for you.

Mike

Sounds good! But right now, I need to get my day started. Let’s catch up again soon!

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why does Mike apologize to Sarah?

2. What did Mike think about the play they saw?

3. What big news does Sarah share with Mike?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

Expressions of Disbelief or Disapproval Expressions of Caution or Advice Expressions of Interest or Action
-Not by a long shot. (Not even close)

"Do you think they're ready for the exam?" "Not by a long shot."

-I have better things to do. (I have more important things to do)

"Do you want to go to the meeting?" "No, I have better things to do."

-Be careful with the knife. (Handle the knife carefully)

"The blade is sharp. Be careful with the knife."

-Forgive me for being late. ( I’m sorry I’m late)

"The traffic was terrible. ” Forgive me for being late."

-A penny for your thoughts. (I’d like to know what you’re thinking)

"You seem deep in thought. A penny for your thoughts?

-I'm planning to move to Hawaii. (I'm thinking of moving to Hawaii)

"I’ve always loved the beach. I'm planning to move to Hawaii."

-I'm done with my breakfast. (I’ve finished my breakfast)

"Can we leave now? I'm done with my breakfast."

-I can't get over her performance! (I can’t stop thinking about her performance)

"Her acting was so powerful. I can't get over her performance!"

LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖

Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.

1. Original: “I have finished my meal.”

Alternative:

2. Original: “I’m sorry for being late.”

Alternative:

3. Original: “Do you think they’re ready?Not even close..

Alternative: “Do you think they’re ready?

4. Original: “What are you thinking about?”

Alternative:

5. Original: “I’m considering moving to Hawai.”

Alternative:

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

Situation:

You and a friend are catching up over breakfast. One of you is running late and apologizes, while the other shares some exciting future plans. Use the provided expressions you learned to guide your conversation.

Instruction:

Pair up with a partner. One person will be Person A, and the other, Person B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.

PERSON A PERSON B
(Begin the conversation by for being late)
(Respond using the expressions from the lesson.)