Present Continuous for Future

B1 · Intermediate

Lesson video

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Explanation

Qısa izah (AZ)

Planlaşdırılmış gələcək üçün bəzən Present Continuous işlənir (xüsusən təyin olunmuş hadisələr).

NümunəMənaQeyd
I'm meeting her tomorrow.plantəyin olunmuş
We're leaving at 6.cədvəldəqiq vaxt
vs willI will help.qərar indi
Nümunə: I'm flying on Friday are you doing …? fixed plan

Vocabulary

50 söz — ingilis tələffüzü üçün dinlək ikonasına basın; AZ tərcümə üçün düyməyə basın.

booking noun /ˈbʊk.ɪŋ/

An arrangement to have a seat, room, or other service reserved for you at a particular time in the future.

Example: I made a booking for a table at the restaurant for 7 p.m.

educate verb /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪt/

To teach someone, especially in a school or college, or to give them knowledge about something.

Example: Schools are important because they educate children for the future.

forecast verb /ˈfɔɹˌkæst/

To say what you think will happen in the future based on information you have now.

Example: Experts forecast that the economy will grow next year.

hopeful adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Feeling positive or confident about something that might happen in the future.

Example: She is hopeful that she will pass her exam.

potential adjective /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

Example: She is a potential candidate for the leadership position due to her skills and experience.

preserve verb /prɪˈzɝv/

To keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed.

Example: We need to preserve old buildings so that future generations can enjoy them.

science fiction noun /ˈsaɪ.əns ˈfɪk.ʃən/

stories about imaginary future events, often involving space travel or advanced technology.

Example: I love reading science fiction books about life on other planets.

sometime adverb /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/

At a time in the future or the past that is not specified.

Example: We should meet for coffee sometime next week.

talk noun /tɔːk/

A conversation or discussion about something.

Example: We had a long talk about our future.

uncertainty noun /ʌnˈsɜːtnti/

A situation where something is not known or is not sure.

Example: There is a lot of uncertainty about the future of the company.

vision noun /ˈvɪʒən/

The ability to see or the idea of how something could be in the future.

Example: She has a clear vision of what she wants to achieve in her career.

weather forecast noun /ˈwɛðər ˈfɔːrkæst/

A prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

Example: I checked the weather forecast, and it says it will rain tomorrow.

aboard adverb/preposition /əˈbɔrd/

On or onto a ship, train, plane, or other vehicle.

Example: The passengers are already aboard the train, ready to leave.

abundance noun /əˈbʌndəns/

A large quantity of something.

Example: There was an abundance of food at the party, so everyone ate as much as they wanted.

abundant adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

Existing in large quantities; more than enough.

Example: The garden was full of abundant flowers in every color.

academic adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

Related to education, schools, colleges, or studying.

Example: She has excellent academic skills in math and science.

academy noun /əˈkædəmi/

A school or place where people go to learn special skills or subjects.

Example: She decided to join a music academy to improve her piano skills.

accent noun /ˈæksɛnt/

The way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from or their language background.

Example: She speaks English very well but still has a slight French accent.

acceptance noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

The act of agreeing to take or approve something.

Example: Her acceptance of the job offer made her very happy.

access noun /ækˈsɛs/

The ability or right to enter, use, approach, or obtain something.

Example: Students have access to the online learning platform 24/7.

accessible adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl̩/

Easy to reach, enter, or use.

Example: The library is easily accessible by bus.

accessory noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

An extra item added to something to make it more useful, attractive, or fashionable.

Example: She bought a new bag and some matching accessories for the party.

accidental adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl̩/

Happening by chance or without being planned.

Example: She broke the vase, but it was completely accidental.

accidentally adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

In a way that happens by chance or without intending to.

Example: I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor.

accompany verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

To go somewhere with someone or to be with someone as a companion.

Example: She asked her friend to accompany her to the doctor.

accomplish verb /əˈkɒmplɪʃ/

to succeed in doing something, especially after trying hard.

Example: She worked hard to accomplish her goals.

according to preposition /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tu/

as stated or reported by someone or something.

Example: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

accountant noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

A person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts.

Example: My sister works as an accountant at a big company.

accuracy noun /ˈækjʊrəsi/

The ability to do something without making mistakes or being correct and exact.

Example: The accuracy of the weather forecast helped us plan our trip.

accurate adjective /ˈækjʊrət/

Correct and without any mistakes.

Example: The information in the report was accurate and easy to understand.

accurately adverb /ˈækjʊrətli/

In a way that is correct and without any mistakes.

Example: She can accurately describe what happened during the meeting.

accuse verb /əˈkjuːz/

To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example: She accused him of stealing her phone.

accustom verb /əˈkʌstəm/

To make someone familiar with something or get used to something.

Example: It took me a while to accustom myself to the new schedule.

ache noun /eɪk/

A persistent or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body.

Example: He felt a deep ache in his lower back after sitting for hours.

achievement noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

Something that you have done successfully, especially through hard work or skill.

Example: Winning the competition was a great achievement for her.

acknowledge verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

To accept or admit that something is true or exists.

Example: She acknowledged that she had made a mistake.

acknowledgment/acknowledgement noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

the act of accepting that something is true or exists, or showing thanks for something.

Example: She gave a smile as an acknowledgment of his help.

acquaintance noun /əˈkweɪntəns/

Someone you know, but who is not a close friend.

Example: She has many acquaintances at work, but only a few close friends.

acquire verb /əˈkwaɪə/

To get or gain something, often by buying it or working for it.

Example: She wants to acquire more knowledge about different cultures.

active adjective /ˈæktɪv/

Doing things or being busy; involving physical movement or effort.

Example: She tries to stay active by going for a walk every morning.

actress noun /ˈæktrəs/

A woman who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.

Example: She wants to become a famous actress and work in Hollywood.

ad noun /æd/

A short form of "advertisement," which is a notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.

Example: I saw an ad for a new phone on TV yesterday.

adapt verb /əˈdæpt/

To change something or yourself to suit different conditions or uses.

Example: It took her a while to adapt to the new school, but now she loves it.

addressee noun /ˌædɹɛˈsiː/

the person who receives or is intended to receive something, such as a letter or message.

Example: The addressee's name was written clearly on the envelope.

administration noun /ədˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/

The activities or people involved in managing or organizing a business, school, or other organization.

Example: The school administration decided to change the lunch schedule.

admiration noun /ˌædmɪˈɹeɪʃən/

A feeling of respect and approval for someone or something.

Example: She looked at the painting with admiration because it was so beautiful.

admission noun /ədˈmɪʃən/

The act of being allowed to enter a place or join an organization.

Example: The admission to the museum is free on Sundays.

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/

To take someone else's child into your family and legally become their parent, or to start using something new.

Example: They decided to adopt a little girl from another country.

adorable adjective /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/

Very cute or charming in a way that makes people feel love or affection.

Example: The puppy is so adorable that everyone wants to hold it.

advance verb /ədˈvæns/

To move forward or make progress in something.

Example: The soldiers advanced towards the enemy camp.

Practice sentences

Əvvəlcə Azərbaycan dilindəki cümləni oxuyun; ingilis dilindəki qarşılığını görmək üçün düyməyə basın.

AZ EN

Sabah səhər təyyarəyə minirik.

Bu axşam onlarla nahar edirik.

Gələn həftə konfransda çıxış edirəm.

Sabah saat üçdə həkimə gedirir.

Bu planlaşdırılmış görüşlər üçün uyğundur.

Biz cümə axşamı kinoya gedirik.

O, növbəti ay yeni işə başlayır.

Bu gün görüşmürük, sabah görüşəcəyik.

Nəqliyyat üçün gələcək planı bildirmək olar.

Biz bu gecə evdə qalırıq.

Listening

This recording is from British Council.

Reading task

Mətni oxuyun və suallara cavab verin.

Reading: Present Continuous for Future

Next weekend, I am visiting my grandparents in the countryside. I am staying there for three days. My sister is coming with me because she loves nature. We are planning to go hiking and swimming in the lake. My father is taking care of our dog while we are away. I am also meeting my best friend on Sunday evening. We are having dinner at a new restaurant. I am very excited because I rarely go to the countryside. Everything is ready, and I am looking forward to this trip.

Gələn həftəsonu mənimlə kim gəlir?

Biz hansı fəaliyyətləri planlaşdırırıq?

Mən dostumla harada görüşürəm?

Writing task

Gələcək həftə üçün planlarınız haqqında yazın.

Tapşırıq

  • Nə edəcəyinizi
  • Kimlə olacağınızı
  • Hər hansı bir fəaliyyət zamanı istifadə olunan “be + ing” formasını

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Quick quiz

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Planned future: “I’m _____ her tomorrow.”

Time fixed: “We’re _____ at 6.”

Not for general habit: “I _____ work here.” (usual job)

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