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General English · Speaking · A2

Talking about future plans

Explain an intention, its reason and the next practical step.

Lesson 9 · About 18 minutes

Learn: your objectives

  • Distinguish a plan from an uncertain possibility.
  • Add a reason and a first step.

Warm-up

Think about these questions. Say a short answer aloud.

  • What would you like to do next month?
  • What is one small step towards that plan?

Useful language

Plans and possibilities

I'm going to …

State an intention you have already considered.

I'm going to join a swimming class.

I'm hoping to …

Express a goal that is not guaranteed.

I'm hoping to find a class near my home.

First, I need to …

Name the next practical step.

First, I need to check the timetable.

Notice: model speaking

Read aloud. Notice how the speakers use the phrases and respond to each other.

Tom: Have you got any plans for next month?

Madina: I'm going to join a swimming class. I want to feel more comfortable in the water.

Tom: Have you found one?

Madina: Not yet. I'm hoping to find one nearby. First, I need to check the sports centre's timetable.

Tom: Let me know what you find. I might join too.

Speaking strategy

Be clear about what is decided and what is only possible. Add one realistic next step so your plan is easy to understand.

Pronunciation & fluency focus

Practise the opening ‘I'm going to’ smoothly, then stress the main action. Clear speech matters more than copying a very fast contraction.

Teaching guidance, not an analysis of your voice.

Use: controlled practice

Choose a useful response for each situation. Check when all questions are answered. These are phrase exercises, not a speaking assessment.

1. You have decided to start a course. Choose a clear statement of intention.
2. You are not sure whether you can travel. Choose wording that keeps the uncertainty.
3. Add a practical first step to joining a class.
4. Your partner plans to learn to cook. Ask about the reason.
5. Which answer separates a goal from a confirmed arrangement?

Build your answer

Write a few keywords. Then look away and speak. Notes stay on this page only.

Speak: your challenge

Talk for one minute about a future plan. Explain why you want to do it, what you need to do first and what is still uncertain.

A small plan, such as a day trip or a new routine, is enough.

Speak aloud. This page does not record, listen to or assess your speech. There is no automatic speaking score.

Self-check

Open to everyone. Answers, notes and checklists are not saved to an account. These original lessons use level labels to organize learning; completion is not official CEFR certification or proof of a level.