9. Summer Adventure Plans: Dreaming of Fun in the Sun (Future plan)

What is talking about the future?

• • Talking about the future means discussing things that will happen later, like tomorrow, next week, or even next year.

How do we talk about the future?

We can use certain words or phrases that help us talk about the future, like “will,” “going to,” or even present tense verbs.

Example:

If we say, “I will go to the park tomorrow,” we’re talking about something we plan to do in the future.

• • Another way to say it could be, “I am going to go to the park tomorrow.”

Now, let’s read a conversation between Akshat and Prakhyat where they discuss their future plans for the upcoming summer vacation:

Akshat: Hey Prakhyat, do you know what we’re going to do during the summer vacation?

Prakhyat: No, not yet. What are you planning?

Akshat: Well, I was thinking we could go camping with our families. It would be so much fun!

Prakhyat: Oh yeah, that sounds awesome! I’ve never been camping before.

Akshat: Yeah, it’s really cool. We can roast marshmallows over a campfire and go hiking in the woods.

Prakhyat: That sounds like an adventure! I’m definitely going to ask my parents if we can go camping too.

Akshat: Great! And maybe we can also plan a day trip to the beach. I love building sandcastles and playing in the waves.

Prakhyat: Me too! I can’t wait for summer vacation to start. It’s going to be the best!

Akshat: Yeah, it’s going to be epic! We’re going to have so much fun.

Prakhyat: Definitely! Let’s make sure to plan everything out so we don’t miss out on any of the fun activities.

Akshat: Absolutely! I’ll talk to my parents tonight and see if we can start making our summer vacation plans.

Prakhyat: Sounds like a plan. I’ll do the same. I can’t wait to see what adventures await us this summer!

Akshat: Me too, Prakhyat. It’s going to be an amazing summer vacation!

Difficult words, phrasal verbs, and idioms from the conversation:

1. Camping: Staying overnight in a tent or shelter outdoors, typically in a natural setting such as a forest or campground. Example: “We went camping last summer and slept under the stars.”
2. Marshmallows: Soft, sweet confections made from sugar, water, and gelatin, typically toasted over a campfire. Example: “Let’s roast marshmallows over the fire and make s’mores.”
3. Day trip: A journey or excursion taken for a single day, often to visit a specific destination or attraction. Example: “We’re planning a day trip to the zoo next weekend.”
4. Sandcastles: Sculptures or structures made of sand, often built by children on beaches or in sandboxes. Example: “We spent the afternoon building sandcastles on the beach.”
5. Epic: Extremely impressive or remarkable; grand in scale or scope. Example: “The movie we watched last night was epic. It had amazing special effects.”
6. Adventures: Exciting or daring experiences, often involving exploration or risk-taking. Example: “We went on an adventure hike through the mountains and discovered hidden waterfalls.”

Are you ready for the assignment?

Assignment: Summer Vacation Plans Recording

Objective: To describe and record your own or your family’s plans for the upcoming summer vacation, focusing on future activities and adventures.

Instructions:

1. Think about your ideal summer vacation activities, such as camping trips, beach days, or visits to amusement parks.
2. Consider the activities and experiences you hope to have during your vacation. What adventures are you looking forward to?
3. Record yourself describing your summer vacation plans in detail, including the destinations you want to visit, the activities you want to do, and the people you want to spend time with.
4. Share personal experiences and anecdotes related to your vacation plans. Discuss any previous summer vacations or memorable experiences you’ve had.
5. Reflect on why each activity or destination is important to you and how you hope it will contribute to a fun and memorable vacation.
6. Listen to your recording and make any necessary edits for clarity and coherence.

Tips for Generating Ideas:

• Consider activities that you enjoy or have always wanted to try, such as swimming, hiking, or exploring new places.
• Think about destinations that are accessible to you, whether they’re nearby attractions or farther away destinations.
• Reflect on past summer vacations or family traditions that you want to continue or recreate.
• Brainstorm ideas with family members or friends to help generate conversation topics.