Talking about Future Plans and Goals
Jill and Mike are studying English together at the same school. They are talking about their future plans and goals after finishing the English course.
Jill: Mike, what are you going to do when you finish the English course?
Mike: Well, I’m planning to go abroad this summer. I’d like to get a job in the UK so that I can improve my English.
Jill: Where would you like to work?
Mike: Mm… I’d really like to work in a restaurant or a football stadium. What about you? What are you going to do when you finish the course?
Jill: I’m planning to go abroad this summer too. I’d like to travel around the UK to improve my English. In the future, my dream is to travel around the world teaching English.
Mike: That sounds great. Maybe we could meet up this summer?
Jill: Yes, I’d definitely like to meet up with you.
Mike: It’s a plan!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To set about | To start to do something. |
| Future |
To look ahead | To think about what might happen in the future. | I’m trying to look ahead to see how I can expand the business. | Future |
To think ahead | To think about what might happen in the future | It’s time to think ahead and plan what we are going to do this year. | Future |
To carry something
out
| To do or complete something | I’m planning to carry out more research on digital technology for learning. | Future |
To look forward to | To be exciting about something that is going to happen. | I’m really looking forward to going on holiday this summer. | Future |