Adverbs of frequency

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1,2

Engels

Christine Khan

You'll answer these questions:

1. Have you ever attended a meeting? If so: what was the goal of the meeting? 

2. Do you think meetings will be part of your future job? What will you discuss in these meetings?

3. What could you do to make meetings more efficient?

Have you ever attended a meeting? If so: what was the goal of the meeting?

Do you think meetings will be part of your future job? What will you discuss in these meetings?

What could you do to make meetings more efficient?

Future tenses

present simple	The train leaves at 10. This lesson e nd s at 5.	vast rooster, dienstregeling
present continuous	I am having lunch with my dad at 12. She 's going out for dinner tonight.	plannen op korte termijn
to be going to	I am going to finish the report today. He is going to study Law in Manchester.	plannen die zijn vastgelegd, er is bewijs
will	I will do the dishes. I believe it will rain this afternoon.	je bent iets van plan of denkt dat iets gaat gebeuren

Future

You use the future tense when you want to say that something is going to happen in the future. 

When to use will + infinitive.

• To make a prediction (of which you are not 100% sure: I think … / I believe)
• To talk about future facts
• For instant (spontaneous) decisions
• To make promises
• To offer to do something for someone (in affirmative sentences)

Note: You can shorten will like this: I will = I’ll

You can shorten will not like this: I will not = I won’t

When to use shall + infinitive

• To offer to do something for someone (in question form)
• To make suggestions
• To ask for advice

Note: Shall is only used in questions, and only wit I and we.

When to use to be going to + infinitive

• To talk about plans in the near future
• To make a prediction (of which you are pretty sure because there is evidence)

I … on holiday next week. I booked the tickets last week.

1. am going to go
2. will go

Those bags look heavy! I … them inside for you.

1. am going to carry
2. will carry

I promise I … anyone about your secret.

1. am not going to tell
2. won't tell

They … married on 20th July.

1. are going to get
2. will get

… and help you decorate your room?

1. shall I come over
2. Will I come over

Denmark … the match. They’re 4-0 behind.

1. isn't going to win
2. won't win

Look at those dark clouds. ... later?

1. It's going to rain
2. It will rain

They’re so noisy. – You’re right. … them to be quieter.

1. I'll ask
2. I'm going to ask

The phone is ringing. – Don’t worry, ….

1. I'm going to get it
2. I will get it

… us some fish and chips for lunch?

1. Shall I get
2. Will I get