EXECUTIVE ENGLISH TELEPHONE COURSE
By Viv Quarry
(www.vivquarry.com)
PRACTICAL TELEPHONE TASKS.
The verbs highlighted in blue in telephone dialogues on the previous page are examples of the different tenses and structures in the grammar presentation. Match the verbs to the tenses
e.g.
The future continuous:
b) A action which takes place naturally without individual decision-making. = Will you be coming
1. The present simple: Future event based on a timetable or programmed event.
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2. The present continuous: Future arrangement made between people.
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3. The future simple (will):
a) A spontaneous decision. =
b) A simple prediction about the future.=
c) A future fact.=
4. The future continuous:
a) An activity in progress at a specified or clear future time.
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b) A action which takes place naturally without individual decision-making.
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5. 'Going to' future structure:
a) A decision planned before speaking.
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b) A prediction based on present evidence or with supporting reasons.
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6. The future perfect simple: An action or state finished before a specified or clear future time.
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7. The future perfect continuous: Similar to 6, but with focus on activity and duration.
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Answer these questions about you - use full answers starting with a subject pronoun (I... / It....)
What's your favourite tv programme? What time does it start next time it is on tv?
What arrangements have you made with people in your family?
You've just heard that your best friend is back after a year living abroad. What do you say?
What do you think will happen regarding something in the news currently?
Tell me about the next World Cup or Olympic Games.
When is it not a good time to call you later on, why?
What does an airline pilot say about the expected time of arrival?
What plans do you have for next year?
What do you think the weather will be like tomorrow?
What will you have done by the end of the week?
How long will you have been working for your company by this time next year?