Lesson 1: Future plan

WARM UP

Think about your ideal holiday.

• What activities do you usually do when you travel?
• Do you prefer to chill out or stay active?
• Have you ever tried something adventurous like hiring a jet ski?
• Do you prefer to socialise or spend time alone?
• What kind of memories do you like to create on holiday?

Answer in full sentences. Give details.

VOCABULARY – HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Holiday activities

• go trekking – hacer senderismo
Example: I usually go trekking in the mountains when I travel.

• cool down – refrescarse
Example: I like to cool down in the sea after a long walk.

• get a tan – ponerse moreno
Example: I always try to get a tan on holiday.

• socialise – socializar
Example: I enjoy socialising with new people when I travel.

• chill out – relajarse
Example: I prefer to chill out on the beach in the afternoon.

• cruise – hacer un crucero
Example: One day, I want to go on a cruise around the Mediterranean.

• hire a jet ski – alquilar una moto de agua
Example: We decided to hire a jet ski last summer.

• sign up – apuntarse
Example: I want to sign up for a diving course.

• stay up – quedarse despierto hasta tarde
Example: I often stay up late when I’m on holiday.

• wander around – pasear sin rumbo
Example: I love to wander around new cities.

• photograph – fotografiar
Example: I like to photograph landscapes and people.

• take selfies – hacerse selfies
Example: We always take selfies at famous places.

Say each activity out loud.
Think of a real situation where you would use each one.

GRAMMAR – FUTURE PLANS AND INTENTIONS (present continuous, going to, will)

We use different forms to talk about the future depending on intention and certainty.

• Use present continuous for fixed plans and arrangements
• Use going to for intentions and plans
• Use will for decisions, predictions, and spontaneous ideas

Examples

• I am going trekking tomorrow morning.
• We are meeting friends to socialise tonight.
• I am staying up late because I’m on holiday.

• I am going to chill out on the beach this afternoon.
• We are going to hire a jet ski later.
• I am going to sign up for a tour.

• I will take selfies at the top of the mountain.
• I will probably wander around the city centre.
• I think I will photograph the sunset.

DIALOGUE – PLANNING A HOLIDAY

Anna: What are you doing tomorrow?
Mark: I am going trekking in the morning.

Anna: Sounds great. Are you going to chill out after that?
Mark: Yes, I am going to cool down at the beach.

Anna: Nice. What about the evening?
Mark: I think I will stay up late and socialise.

Anna: Are you going to do anything exciting this week?
Mark: Yes, we are going to hire a jet ski and maybe sign up for a boat trip.

Read again and personalise the plans.

SHORT ARTICLE

This weekend, I am travelling to the coast with my friends. On Saturday morning, we are going trekking in the hills, and later we are going to cool down in the sea. In the afternoon, we plan to chill out on the beach and get a tan. In the evening, we are meeting other travellers to socialise, and we will probably stay up late. On Sunday, we are going to hire a jet ski, and I think I will take selfies and photograph the experience. We also want to wander around the town before we leave.

Read the article twice. Notice how different future forms are used.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Talking about fixed plans

• I am going trekking tomorrow.
• We are meeting friends to socialise.

Talking about intentions

• I am going to chill out later.
• We are going to hire a jet ski.

Making predictions / decisions

• I think I will stay up late.
• I will take selfies at the beach.

Full sentence model

• I am going trekking in the morning, then I am going to chill out, and I think I will stay up late.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences. Add reasons, details, and opinions.

• Imagine your ideal holiday. What are you going to do every day?
• Which activities would you definitely include and why? Would you go trekking, chill out, or both?
• Are you someone who prefers to plan everything, or do you decide what you will do spontaneously? Give examples.
• Think about your next holiday. What are you already planning (present continuous)?
• What is one activity you have never tried but you are going to try in the future? Why?
• Do you think you will socialise a lot on your next trip, or prefer to relax? Why?
• How do your holiday habits change? For example, do you usually stay up late or follow a routine?
• What kind of traveller are you: someone who wanders around, someone who plans, or someone who looks for adventure? Explain.
• Do you prefer experiences (like hiring a jet ski) or relaxation (like getting a tan)? Why?
• What memories do you like to create: do you prefer to photograph places or take selfies? Why?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 sentences:

• 3 sentences using present continuous (fixed plans)
• 3 sentences using going to (intentions)
• 2 sentences using will (predictions or decisions)

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Focus on natural rhythm and linking.
Listen to your recording during the day and repeat key sentences for fluency.