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5 ways to talk about the future without using the future tense: BBC English Masterclass
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Tún posted on 2016/08/17Ever feel like you're stuck using 'will' and 'going to' to talk about the future? This BBC English Masterclass is a game-changer, showing you five super useful ways to discuss future plans and events without ever touching the future tense! You'll pick up practical phrases like 'be due to' and 'on the verge of' that make your English sound more natural and sophisticated.
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present
US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
A1TOEIC
More time
US /taɪm/
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UK /taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed at which music is played; tempo
- Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
- Transitive Verb
- To check speed at which music is performed
- To choose a specific moment to do something
A1TOEIC
More kind
US /kaɪnd/
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UK /kaɪnd/
- Adjective
- In a caring and helpful manner
- Countable Noun
- One type of thing
A1TOEIC
More confidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
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UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2
More Use Energy
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