Wishes and future arrangements
expresses a wish: . is a polite or softer version: . Both take plus a base verb.
Use a future plan with : . A fixed timetable or appointment can use present simple: . You do not need a future auxiliary for every future time reference.
The present continuous is also natural for an arranged activity: . Keep the day or context clear.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| State a wish to stay. | ||
| State a wish to stay. | ||
| Make a polite booking request. | ||
| Make a polite booking request. | ||
| State a future plan. | ||
| State a future plan. | ||
| Describe a fixed future appointment. | ||
| Describe a fixed future appointment. | ||
| Describe an arranged future meeting. | ||
| Describe an arranged future meeting. | ||
| Make a polite request for time to consider. | ||
| Make a polite request for time to consider. | ||
I want to stay here.State a wish to stay.
I’d like to book a room.Make a polite booking request.
I’m going to visit London.State a future plan.
The interview starts at ten on Monday.Describe a fixed future appointment.
I’m meeting Anna on Monday.Describe an arranged future meeting.
I would like to think about it.Make a polite request for time to consider.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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State a wish to stay.
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Make a polite booking request.
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State a future plan.
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Describe a fixed future appointment.
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Describe an arranged future meeting.
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Make a polite request for time to consider.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
I want stay here.
State a wish to stay.
I’d like to a room.
Make a polite booking request.
I’m going to London.
State a future plan.
The interview at ten on Monday.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
I’m Anna on Monday.
Describe an arranged future meeting.
I would to think about it.
Make a polite request for time to consider.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
I want stay here.
State a wish to stay.
I’d like to a room.
Make a polite booking request.
I’m going to London.
State a future plan.
The interview at ten on Monday.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
I’m Anna on Monday.
Describe an arranged future meeting.
I would to think about it.
Make a polite request for time to consider.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
State a wish to stay.
Make a polite booking request.
State a future plan.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
Describe an arranged future meeting.
Make a polite request for time to consider.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
State a wish to stay.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
State a wish to stay.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Make a polite booking request.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Make a polite booking request.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
State a future plan.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
State a future plan.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
