All Ears English Podcast AEE 1525: How to Refer to the Future Like a Native in English
Feb 18, 2021
Discover engaging ways to express the future in English without sounding overly formal. Learn lively phrases like 'any minute' and 'just around the corner' that make conversations more natural. Hear about exciting upcoming events, including a new Android app packed with vocabulary tools. Join a discussion on urgent communication for professional settings, and enjoy personal stories about weekend plans. Finally, explore the nuances of 'will' versus 'going to' amidst changing social dynamics.
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Native Phrases for the Future
- Use native phrases for future tense to sound more natural.
- Avoid overusing formal constructions like "will" and "going to".
Immediate Future Phrases
- Learn phrases for the immediate future to enhance fluency.
- These phrases describe events happening very soon.
Using "Any Minute Now"
- Use "any minute now" for imminent events with unknown times.
- Extend it by saying, "He'll be here any minute now."