16. A Peek into Tiya’s Boarding School Day (Will be +Verb base form +ing……)

This conversation provides insights into Tiya’s daily schedule and activities at her boarding school, offering a glimpse into her academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Riya: “Hey Tiya, what will you be doing at the boarding school around this time tomorrow?”

Tiya: “Well, I’ll be attending my morning classes. We’ll be studying science, and I’ll be working on an experiment in the lab.”

Riya: “That sounds exciting! What will you be experimenting on?”

Tiya: “We’ll be testing the effects of different temperatures on plant growth. It’ll be interesting to see the results.”

Riya: “After the lab, what will you be up to?”

Tiya: “I’ll be heading to the sports field for my soccer practice. We’ll be practicing dribbling and shooting drills.”

Riya: “Nice! What will you be doing after soccer practice?”

Tiya: “I’ll be joining the drama club for rehearsals. We’ll be preparing for our upcoming play.”

Riya: “Wow, you’ll be busy! What will you be doing after rehearsals?”

Tiya: “I’ll be finishing up my homework in the evening. Then, I’ll be chatting with my dorm mates before bedtime.”

Riya: “Sounds like a packed day! I hope you’ll be enjoying yourself, Tiya.”

Tiya: “Thanks, Riya! I’m looking forward to all the activities.”

Difficult Words/Phrasal Verbs/Idioms:

1. Agenda (noun): A list or plan of things to be done or considered. Example: “She had a busy agenda for the day, with meetings scheduled back to back.”
2. Unwind (verb): To relax and de-stress after a period of work or tension. Example: “After a long day at work, she liked to unwind by taking a hot bath.”
3. Dorm mates (noun): Roommates who share a dormitory or living space, typically in a boarding school or college. Example: “She became good friends with her dorm mates during her first semester at university.”

“Will be” with a verb in the base form plus “-ing” is called the future continuous tense. We use it to talk about actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future. Here’s how we use it:

Structure: Subject + will be + base form of verb + -ing

Examples:

1. I will be playing soccer tomorrow afternoon.
2. She will be reading a book at 7 p.m. tonight.
3. We will be watching a movie this weekend.
4. They will be eating dinner at 6 o’clock.
5. He will be studying for his test all day tomorrow.
6. The birds will be singing in the morning.
7. You will be swimming in the pool later today.
8. The students will be learning about history in class next week.
9. The chef will be cooking dinner in the kitchen.
10. We will be visiting grandma in the hospital tomorrow evening.

In these sentences, “will be” shows that the action is happening at a specific time in the future, and “-ing” is added to the base form of the verb to show that the action is continuous or ongoing.

Are you ready for the assignment?

Assignment Title: A Day in the Life: Tiya’s Boarding School Schedule

Brief: Imagine you are Tiya’s classmate at the boarding school, and you want to learn more about her daily routine. Your task is to create a schedule for Tiya’s typical day at the boarding school based on the conversation between Riya and Tiya.

Instructions:

1. Review the conversation between Riya and Tiya, paying attention to the activities Tiya mentions throughout her day.
2. Create a detailed schedule for Tiya’s day at the boarding school, including her classes, extracurricular activities, and free time.
3. Use the future continuous tense to describe what Tiya will be doing at various times throughout the day.
4. Make sure to include specific activities, such as classes, sports practice, club meetings, and downtime.
5. Consider the timing of each activity and how it fits into Tiya’s overall routine.
6. Once you’ve created Tiya’s schedule, record yourself presenting it as if you were Tiya’s classmate sharing it with the rest of the class.
7. Listen to your recording to ensure clarity and accuracy in describing Tiya’s day at the boarding school.