The future simple tense is often called will, because we make the future simple tense with the

modal auxiliary will. How do we make the Future Simple Tense? The structure of the future simple tense is: subject + auxiliary verb WILL invariable will + main verb base V1

For negative sentences in the future simple tense, we insert not between the auxiliary verb and main verb. For question sentences, we exchange the subject and auxiliary verb. Look at these example sentences with the future simple tense: subject + + ? ? I You She We Will Will auxiliary verb will will will will you they not not main verb open finish be leave arrive want the door. before me. at school tomorrow. yet. on time? dinner?

When we use the future simple tense in speaking, we often contract the subject and auxiliary verb: I will you will he will she will it will I'll you'll he'll she'll it'll

we will they will

we'll they'll

For negative sentences in the future simple tense, we contract with won't, like this: I will not you will not he will not she will not it will not we will not they will not I won't you won't he won't she won't it won't we won't they won't

How do we use the Future Simple Tense? No Plan We use the future simple tense when there is no plan or decision to do something before we speak. We make the decision spontaneously at the time of speaking. Look at these examples:

Hold on. I'll get a pen. We will see what we can do to help you. Maybe we'll stay in and watch television tonight.

In these examples, we had no firm plan before speaking. The decision is made at the time of speaking. We often use the future simple tense with the verb to think before it:

I think I'll go to the gym tomorrow. I think I will have a holiday next year. I don't think I'll buy that car.

Prediction

We often use the future simple tense to make a prediction about the future. Again, there is no firm plan. We are saying what we think will happen. Here are some examples:

It will rain tomorrow. People won't go to Jupiter before the 22nd century. Who do you think will get the job?

Be When the main verb is be, we can use the future simple tense even if we have a firm plan or decision before speaking. Examples:

I'll be in London tomorrow. I'm going shopping. I won't be very long. Will you be at work tomorrow?

asking and giving opinion Last week, My students talk about how to ask and give their opinion in English. And I want to share you our activities in the classroom. Maybe this can help you improve your English.

First, Read the following dialogue. It is an example of dialogue consits of expressions of asking and giving opinion: Chiko : Chica, what do you think of pop music recently? I mean, do you like them? Chica : Well, Id say I dont really like them. Id prefer jazz. Chiko : Why? I think pop music is very entertaining. Chica : In my opinion, jazz music is relaxing

Second, try to answews the following questions based on the dialogue above: 1. Who are talking in this dialogue? 2. What are they talking about?

3. Can you find any expressions of asking opinion? What are they? 4. Can you find any expressions of giving opinion? What are they? 5. What is Chica's opinion? 6. What is Chiko's opinion?

Third, This are the expressions of asking and giving opinion:

Asking For Opinion What do you think about ..? Whats your opinion about ..? What about ..? What would you say to ..? Giving Opinion I think . Dont you think . ? In my opinion . Well, I must say .. Id say

Ways to say it: Expressing thanks Expressing gratitude: Thank you. Thanks. Thank you very much. Many thanks.

 Thanks a lot. I thank you. Im very much obliged to you. Thank you for your kindness. Thanks for everything. Thanks for your help.

Showing gratitude when refusing: Thanks anyway. No, thank you. No, thanks.

Part B. Try This. Read and listen to these conversations carefully. Pay attention to their intonation. Then, underline the expressions of showing gratitude Conversation l A : Hello, John Smith speaking. B : Hello. This is Helen Jones. May I speak to your sister? A : She just stepped out. I think shes next door. I can call her if you like. B : No, thank you. Ill phone again later. Good-bye. A : Good-bye Questions Where are they? Are they at the same place? How do they get in touch? Conversation 2 A : Excuse me, but can you tell me how to get to the museum? B : Im afraid I dont know, Im new here myself. A : I see. Thanks anyway. B : Sorry I cant help you. Questions Where are the speakers? Do they know each others very well? How do you know?

Conversation 3 A : Would you like a little more tea? B : Yes, please. A : Please have another piece of cake. B : Thank you. Uhm, Jane, I heard you were ill so I brought you some fruit. A : Thanks, Bill. B : Youre welcome. By the way, this is for you, Mary. A : For me? Really? Thank you, Bill. Oh, a book! How nice of you! Thanks a lot. B : Dont mention it, Mary. Im very glad you like it. A : Well, how about another piece of cake? B : No, thanks. Its delicious, but Ive had plenty. Questions: Where are they? Do they know each other well?

Conversation 4 A : Oops! Sorry. B : Its okay. Oh, your books are wet. A : It doesnt matter. Its my fault. B : Here. Ill wipe your books with my handkerchief. A : No, thank you. Its not necessary. Dont worry about it. Question What do the last sentences mean? Conversation 5 A : Im going to the post office. Would you like me to post that letter for you? B : Ill go to the post office myself a little later, so Ill take it. Thanks anyway. Question What do the last sentences mean? Conversation 6 A : Hi, Mary, are you busy tonight? B : No. Why? A : Well, Im giving a farewell party for Tom. Can you come? B : Yes, Id love to. What time is it going to be?

A : At seven oclock tonight. B : All right. I wont miss it. Thank you.

Lets study the following expression of thanking bellow :

Im very grateful for Im so grateful for Thank you very much for Thank you so much for Thank you for That was nice of you. Thank you. That was nice of you. Thank you. But you really shouldnt have Theyre beautiful but you didnt need to (give me anything) Thanks a lot for I really appreciate Thanks. Thanks a million.

Response of Thanking :

Youre very/ quite welcome. Youre entirely welcome. Dont mention it. Youre welcome. It was my pleasure. Dont mention it. Youre welcome.

Well, I just wanted to show my appreciation for But I wanted to. Youre welcome Sure It was nothing. What are friends for? Dont worry about it Forget it.

Other Expressions of Thanks: FORMAL

Im really grateful to you. I do appreciate Im very much obliged to you. That is very good of you. I really cant thank you enough. I should like to say how grateful I am. I should like to express my gratitude.

INFORMAL

Thank you. Thank you very much. Many thanks. Thank you very much indeed. Thanks. Thanks a lot. Thanks a million

Cheers. Cheers.

In General, People Thank Someone:

For gift (an expressions of thanks, a compliment on the gift, a question relating to the gift) For favors (doing something for another person that the doer had no obligation to do) For an offer of help For a compliment and a wish of success When asked about their health For an invitation When leaving a party or social gathering For services, such as being waited in a store

Expressing thanks for failed attempt:

Thank you for trying. I appreciate your help anyway. Thank you very much for your effort. Thanks, anyway. Thanks a lot for trying, at least.

Im sorry it didnt work out. Perhaps youll have better luck next time. Sorry it didnt work out. Sure. Too bad it didnt work.

PRACTICE Complete the following short conversations with the correct phrases for responses. Read the cues and discuss the relationships of the speakers and the level of formality 1) Alice : Thanks a lot. The flowers are beautiful. Diego : ..

2). Janet : I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for Britney : .. Janet :

3) John : .. Marry : .. , but you really shouldnt have. John : .. Marry : .

4) Diva : Thank a lot for Mulan : .

5) Alex Ken

: Im very grateful to you for

: .

Alex : . Ken : .