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Take a look at how to use these ‘future expressions’! ‘Future expressions’ As we already know, there is a wide variety of structures that we can use to talk about the future, ranging from the ‘modal verb’ will to the ‘future continuous’. However, the future can also be described by using certain expressions: read on to learn more! To start with, there are certain expressions we can use to indicate that something will happen in the near future, thus emphasising the immediacy of an action or event. One of these expressions is be about to, which always goes with an ‘infinitive’ form: He is about to break a new world record. He’s the fastest athlete ever! They are about to embark on a new trip around the world. We are about to reach the other side of the field. The expressions be on the verge of, be on the point of and be on the brink of also refer to actions that will take place soon. These structures can be followed by both ‘nouns’ and ‘gerunds’: We were on the verge of giving up when our rival was disqualified. He was on the brink of collapse by the end of the race. They were on the point of reaching the summit when a snowstorm broke out. The expression be due to, on the other hand, indicates that something is expected to happen at a particular time in the future. It is followed by ‘infinitive’ forms: The tournament is due to be held next month. They are due to appear in the sports segment of tonight’s news show. Paddle surfing is due to be included in the next Olympic Games. Be set to is another expression we can use to talk about the future. It refers to something that is ready to happen and always goes with an ‘infinitive’ form: Our new sports gear is set to be released next week. The opening ceremony is set to be held on July 21st. The Japanese team are set to break their own record after their results from last year. Last but not least, be bound to can be used to describe an action or event that is very likely or certain to happen. Be bound to is always followed by an ‘infinitive’ form: Considering their line-up, the local team are bound to win this match by a landslide. Conflicts are bound to arise when athletes are accused of doping. They are bound to go down in history as the strongest water polo team in the history of the tournament. These expressions can also be used in the past tense! In such cases, they refer to the future as seen from the past: He was about to become a worldwide star when he suddenly decided to retire. McDermott was on the verge of leaving the field when her coach implored her to stay. The Olympic Games were set to be celebrated in Tokyo when the war broke out. Were you familiar with any of today’s expressions? If not, you should be an expert by now! There are many ways to refer to the future in English and it is very important that we use all of them fluently. Think about future events and create some sentences of your own!

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