The document provides instructions for using "will" to express willingness in English. It discusses how "will" shows willingness to do something and gives examples of positive, negative, and interrogative statements using "will". It then provides a dialogue practice activity and answers for expressing willingness. Another dialogue practice activity is included at the end for booking travel arrangements using expressions of willingness.
4. Using “will”
ü“will” is used to show that we are willing to do
something.
Michael : My bag is very heavy.
Carlos : I will carry it for you.
Ms. Putri : I will call you tonight. OK?
Mr. Abdul : OK. Good bye.
5. ü The Pattern is
(+) S + will + V1
( - ) S + will not + V1
(?) Will + S + V1 ?
üAnswers
Yes, I will
No, I will not
6. Notes
ü the short form ‘ll is often used to replace will
I will → I’ll
You will → You’ll
He will → He’ll
ü the short form won’t is often used to replace will not
I will not → I won’t
They will not → They won’t
We will not → We won’t
7. Now let’s practice!
Read the dialogue below and highlight the expressions of ability
and the expressions of willingness to do something.
8. Aldo : What are you doing Tommy?
Tommy : I’m fixing the wheels on my skateboard.
Aldo : Do you want help? I fixed the wheels on my skateboard yesterday.
Tommy : Thanks, but I can do it myself.
Aldo : Do you know how to do it?
Tommy : Well, this is my first time.
Aldo : Will you be careful? You might hurt yourself.
Tommy : Don’t worry. I’m sure can do it.
A few much later ....
Tommy : Ouch!
Aldo : What’s the matter?
Tommy : I cut my finger. You’re right. I need some help. Will you help me?
Aldo : OK. Hold the board like this, and then ....
10. Answers
• I will carry it for you.
• Thank you. __________ you a postcard.
• Well, I’m hungry. __________ it.
• No, it’s OK. __________ on the floor.
• Oh no, I forgot. __________ her now.
• No, I don’t think so. __________ here.
• Give it to me and __________ you.
I will send
I will eat
I will sit
I’ll call
I’ll stay
I’ll show
11. Again, let’s practice.
Work in pairs. Complete the dialogue with the sentences in the
box. Then practice them.
12. In the kitchen….
Mother : What are you doing, Bob?
Bob : I’m cooking fried rice.
Mother : Do you need any help?
Bob : Thanks, but I can do it myself.
Mother : Do you know how to do it?
Bob : Sure. I have the recipe with me.
Mother : Be careful with the stove.
Bob : Don’t worry. I can manage.
A few much later ....
Bob : Ouch!
Mother : What’s the matter?
Bob : I burnt my fingers. I guess I need your help after all.
Mother : OK. No problem. We can do it together. You have to hold the frying
pan like this ….
13. Bob and Tim are in a travel bureau.
Officer : Can I help you?
Tim : Yes, we want to book two seats to Bali by Garuda.
Officer : OK. Two seats to Bali by Garuda. When is it for?
Bob : Tomorrow.
Officer : OK. Please write your name and phone number here.
Tim : Can you book us a hotel room, too?
Officer : Sure.
Tim : Great! Please book a room for three days.
Officer : Do you need help to book a tour, too?
Tim : No, thank you. We’d like to tour the island ourselves.
14. Again, let’s practice.
Work in pairs. Complete the dialogue with the sentences in the
box. Then practice them.
15. Make a list of things you will do and things you
won’t do today
Things I will do today Things I won’t do today
I will participate in a marching
competiton today.
I won’t forget to do my
homework today.
16. Sources
Murphy, R. 2000. Essential Grammar in Use (2nd edition). Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press
Zaida, N. 2014. Bright: An English Course for Junior High School
Students. Jakarta: Erlangga