Describing Future Events 🔜📆 | Slow English Podcast | Episode 172 | English With Us Podcast | With Subtitles
August 21, 2026
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5 min read“Describing future events does not need to be complicated.”
That is the central message of this episode of the Slow English Podcast, which is designed for A1-A2 learners but offers a clean, psychologically grounded framework for anyone who wants to talk about what comes next with clarity. The hosts, David and Emma, walk through the mechanics of future-talk: time words, grammatical structures, and the vocabulary of certainty and change. The episode is built around the idea that most future conversations follow a simple pattern—say when, explain what, add key details, and describe how you feel—and that mastering this pattern reduces both confusion and anxiety.
The Three Grammatical Tools for Future Events
The hosts distinguish three main ways to talk about the future in English, each with a distinct psychological function.
Arranged plans use the present continuous: “I am meeting my friend tomorrow.” This structure signals that the event is already planned and organized—the time and place are set. It reduces uncertainty for the listener because it communicates commitment.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:35) **Introduction to Describing Future Events** - David and Emma introduce the episode's focus on simple English for talking about plans, schedules, and predictions.
- 2 (02:21) **What is a Future Event?** - A clear definition is established: something that will happen after now, from later today to many years away.
- 3 (03:08) **Time Words for the Future** - The hosts introduce common time words like "tomorrow," "tonight," and "in a few days" to anchor future events.
- 4 (03:49) **Talking About Arranged Plans** - The present continuous tense is introduced for plans that are already arranged and organized.
- 5 (04:40) **Using "Going To" for Plans and Intentions** - The structure "going to" is taught for expressing plans and intentions.
- 6 (06:00) **Using "Will" for Predictions and Offers** - The hosts explain when to use "will," including for predictions, offers, and spontaneous decisions.
- 7 (06:39) **Describing a Future Trip** - A structured approach to describing a trip is provided, covering place, dates, length, and activities.
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Show Notes
Slow English listening practice for A1–A2 learners about Describing Future Events 🔜📆
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