Mastering Verb Tenses: Present Simple, Will, and To Be Going To

Mastering Verb Tenses: Present Simple, Will, and To Be Going To

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use the present simple, will, and to be going to in the future.

This slide sets the expectation for the lesson and lets students know what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about using different verb tenses?

Introduction

Verb tenses are a crucial aspect of learning any language. They allow us to communicate when actions take place and how they relate to one another.

Set the stage for the lesson by explaining the importance of verb tenses in language learning.

Present Simple

The present simple is used for actions that happen regularly or for facts that are always true. It follows the pattern of subject + verb (s/es for third person singular).

Explain when and how to use the present simple tense. Provide examples and encourage students to practice forming sentences using this tense.

Will

Will is used to talk about future events that are certain or likely to happen. It follows the pattern of subject + will + base form of verb.

Explain when and how to use the will tense. Provide examples and encourage students to practice forming sentences using this tense.

To Be Going To

To be going to is used to talk about future events that are planned or intended. It follows the pattern of subject + to be (am/is/are) + going to + base form of verb.

Explain when and how to use the to be going to tense. Provide examples and encourage students to practice forming sentences using this tense.

Present Simple vs. Will

The present simple is used for things that happen regularly or are always true, while will is used for future events that are certain or likely to happen.

Highlight the difference between present simple and will tense and provide examples.

Will vs. To Be Going To

Will is used for future events that are certain or likely to happen, while to be going to is used for future events that are planned or intended.

Highlight the difference between will and to be going to tense and provide examples.

Practice: Present Simple

Practice forming sentences using the present simple tense with the following prompts: I always _______, He sometimes _______.

Provide students with prompts to practice forming sentences using the present simple tense.

Practice: Will

Practice forming sentences using the will tense with the following prompts: She _______ (to travel) next month, I _______ (to study) for my exam tomorrow.

Provide students with prompts to practice forming sentences using the will tense.

Practice: To Be Going To

Practice forming sentences using the to be going to tense with the following prompts: They _______ (to watch) a movie tonight, I _______ (to eat) pizza for dinner.

Provide students with prompts to practice forming sentences using the to be going to tense.

Mixed Practice

Practice forming sentences using all three verb tenses with the following prompts: I _______ (to cook) dinner tonight, We always _______ (to go) to the beach in the summer, She _______ (to finish) her work by 5 pm.

Provide students with prompts to practice forming sentences using all three verb tenses.

Interactive Practice

Engage in a conversation with a partner using all three verb tenses. Discuss what you do in your free time, what you will do next weekend, and what you are going to do after class today.

Encourage students to practice using all three verb tenses in a conversation with a partner.

Common Errors

Common errors include: using the present simple for future events, using will for things that happen regularly, and forgetting the auxiliary verb in the to be going to tense.

Highlight common errors and provide examples to help students avoid them.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the present simple, will, and to be going to in the future.

Wrap up the lesson by congratulating the students on their progress and summarizing what they have learned.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.