Future present simple and continuous

1. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses

2. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• When you are talking about something in the
future which is based on an official timetable
or calender, you use the present simple
tense. You usually put a time adverbial in
these sentences.
The train leaves Euston at 11.30.
The UN General Assembly opens in New
York this month.

3. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• In statements about fixed dates, you normally
use the present simple.
Tomorrow is Tuesday.
It’s my birthday next month.
Monday is the seventeenth of July.

4. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• When you want to talk about people’s plans
or arrangements for the future you use the
present continuous tense.
I’m meeting Bill next week.
They’re getting married in June.

5. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• You often talk about the future using the
present tense of verbs such as ‘hope’,
‘expect’, ‘intend’, and ‘want’ with a ‘to’-
infinitive clause, especially when you want to
indicate your uncertainty about what will
actually happen.
We hope to see you soon.
Bill expects to be back at work tomorrow.

6. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• After the verb ‘hope’, you often use the
present simple to refer to the future.
I hope you enjoy your holiday.

7. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• In subordinate clauses, the relationship
between tense and time are different. In ‘if’-
clauses and time clauses, you normally use
the present simple for future reference.
If he comes, I’ll let you know.
Please start when you are ready.
We won’t start until everyone arrives.

8. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• In subordinate clauses, the relationship
between tense and time are different. In ‘if’-
clauses and time clauses, you normally use
the present simple for future reference.
If he comes, I’ll let you know.
Please start when you are ready.
We won’t start until everyone arrives.

9. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• In defining relative clauses, you normally use
the present simple, not ‘will’ to refer to the
future.
Any decision that you make will need her
approval.
Give my love to any friends you meet.
There’s a silver cup for the runner who
finishes first.

10. Talking about the Future using
Present Tenses
• If you want to show that a condition has to be
the case before an action can be carried out,
you use the present perfect for future events.
We won’t start until everyone has arrived.
I’ll let you know when I have arranged
everything.

11. Questions?
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