THE FUNCTIONS OF “WILL”
Ever wondered how to talk about what you’re going to do in the future or make promises? In this lesson, you’ll discover how the word “will” can help you express future actions, promises, and predictions. Whether you’re chatting with friends, reading a personal opinion article, or scrolling through social media, “will” is a key tool in English for talking about what’s coming up. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how to use “will” confidently and correctly in different situations
Characteristics and Uses of Will
Learn the basics of this topic with the following video.
Dive into this topic with this interesting presentation:
Real-World Examples
Future Intentions: “I will visit my cousins next summer.”
Predictions: “I think it will rain tomorrow.”
Promises: “I will help you with your homework.”
Social Media Post: “I will definitely check out that new movie this weekend!”
Conversation with Friends: “We will have a lot of fun at the party!”
Learning Activities
Engage in the following activities to practice what you’ve learned throughout this lesson:
Future Plans Collage
Objective: Practice using “will” to describe future plans and intentions.
Instructions: You will create a collage using pictures and words from magazines or printed images that represent your future plans. You will label each part of your collage with sentences using “will,” such as “I will travel to Paris” or “I will learn to play the guitar.” After creating the collages, everyone will present them to the class, explaining their plans and answering questions from their peers. The most creative and detailed collage will win some Krugs.
Future Headlines
Objective: Create and discuss news headlines using “will” to predict future events.
Instructions: You will create a fictional news headline predicting a future event using “will” (e.g., “Scientists Will Discover a New Planet” or “New School Policy Will Be Implemented Next Year”). You will then write a short paragraph elaborating on your headline, explaining why you think it will happen. Everyone will share their headlines and paragraphs with the class, and the class will discuss the likelihood and impact of each prediction. Points are awarded for creativity and plausibility.