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Future Tenses Revision - A2 / B1 (lower intermediate) Level

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Hi everyone, I've already uploaded Future Tenses Revision Table, but it may have been a bit too detailed for the less advanced students. Today I've prepared an easier version - with Be Going To and Present Simple in time clauses. Tell me what you think! As usual, you can get the printable version by clicking HERE. PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT CONTINUOUS FUTURE SIMPLE BE GOING TO Construction: The concert starts at 7 :00 PM. The concert doesn’t start until 7:00 PM. What time does the concert start ? Construction: I’m leaving tomorrow. I’m not leaving tomorrow. Are you leaving tomorrow? Construction: I hope she will get the job. I hope she won’t get the job! What do you think; will she get the job? Construction: I’m going to move to New York. I’m not going to move to New York. Are you going to move to New York? Usage: 1. Timetables, Schedules, Itineraries . E.g. The train arr...

English - French Vocabulary Issues: FALSE FRIENDS

False Friends are pairs of words (in different languages) that bear a resemblance to each other, but carry different meanings. They can cause embarrassing misunderstandings and, in extreme cases, even communication breakdown. Here’s the list I’ve prepared for you. The words highlighted in pink are the most common mistakes my students make. I hope it helps! As usual, you can get the printable version (with the ANSWER KEY) by clicking HERE . Cheers, Kasia. ENGLISH WORD FRENCH TRANSLATION SIMILAR FRENCH WORD ENGLISH TRANSLATION Actually En fait Actuellement At present / Currently Caution Prudence (f) Caution (f) Guarantee / Deposit / Bail (to) Charge Faire payer Charger (camion ; voiture; fusil ; camera) *Load (truck; car ; gun ; camera) *Charge (battery) Comprehensive Complet /Total...