Will the future surprise you?

  

 

Well, what do you think? Will it have happened 25 years from now? 

Do you think it's a good thing?

Read the following emails written by people to their future self. 

What can you guess about the writers?

What is the reason for writing them?

What do they expect to have happened?

What does each writer think they will be doing in the future?

LANGUAGE TIME

Check FUTURE TENSES here and play Quizzes here

Practice Future uses here

He's bad enough!

 

1. What makes this person success special?

2. Which of these things mean success to you? Put them in order from 1 (most important) to 8 (least important): Then discuss with your partner 

• the ability to help others
• the chance to travel
• dealing with challenges
• enormous wealth
• inner peace and happiness
• a lot of friends
• a loving family
• a rewarding career

Now, discuss with your partner what you would like to achieve personally 

a. this year

b. in a few year's time

c. by 2050

Check this article on SMART goals. Set your goal for 2025 and let's discuss it at the next class!

Song time!