Talking about the future

Study the following examples to see how we can talk about...

A) INTENTIONS (Για να εκφράσουμε προθέσεις – κάτι που έχουμε προγραμματίσει να κάνουμε) – I am going to… Πρόκειται να…

Kostas is going to try to persuade his friends and neighbours to take recycling seriously.

What are you going to do to help save our planet?

I’m going to collect paper, glass, aluminium and plastic for recycling.

B) PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (σχέδια και διευθετήσεις)

We’re handing out leaflets and brochures tomorrow.

I’m meeting my schoolmates later on today. We’re going to the sports centre to play handball.

C) PREDICTIONS AND HYPOTHESES IN ENGLISH (Προβλέψεις και υποθέσεις) – κυρίως με τα ρήματα expect, hope, believe, know, think και το επίρρημα probably.

I think I’ll try out your idea with my family.

I believe things will be much better in the future.

If my plan works out, we’ll manage to do something about our future on this planet.

Examples

1. They’ll probably go abroad next month.

2. What are you going to do this afternoon? - We are going to work on an environmental project.

3. Now that I’ve got the money, I am going to buy a new dress.

4. I think he will come back from Athens next week.

5. Yes, we are leaving for South Africa next month.

6. If I have the time, I’ll visit the War Museum in Athens.

7. He is going to learn English to find a better job.

8. I don’t believe he will help you with the housework.

9. I can’t stay here any longer. I am seeing my dentist in half an hour.

10. I don’t think he will pass the test. It’s very difficult.

11. If they play well, they will win the match.

12. I am flying to London tomorrow. Would you like to come with me?

13. David is going to do his shopping on Saturday.

14. I expect he will invite me to his party next Sunday.

15. I am sure she will be here in a few minutes.