Talking About Definite Plans in Academic Context: Mechanical Engineering Course with Professor Leticia Sánchez Franco (Jan-Jun 2015)

When a future plan is detailed with a set date, place, and time, it becomes a definite plan. In this academic context of Mechanical Engineering with Professor Leticia Sánchez Franco, the usage of present continuous language structure to express definite plans is highlighted through examples and conversations. The content emphasizes the importance of establishing clear details for future plans.

• Academic
• Mechanical Engineering
• Definite Plans
• Language Structure
• Present Continuous

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1. Talking about definite plans rea Acad mica: Ingenier a Mec nica Profesor(a): Leticia S nchez Franco Periodo: Enero-Junio 2015

2. Talking about definite plans Cuando un plan futuro se ha establecido de manera detallada, es decir se ha establecido la fecha, lugar e incluso la hora, se considera como un plan definido. Abstract A definite plan is considered when the date, place and time have been established. Keywords: plan, definite, present continuous,

3. Talking about definite plans When we want to express a definite plan in the future, we need to use the present continuous language structure. The following chart shows some examples and the elements we need to include.

4. Present Continuous Affirmative I m having a party on Friday. Ana is working tomorrow. I He/She/It We/You/They am is are verb-ing Negative I m not doing anything tomorrow. My parents aren t visiting their friends next week. I He/She/It We/You/They m not isn t aren t verb-ing Yes/No Questions Are you studying this evening? Yes, I am Is your brother going to the movies tomorrow? No, he isn t Am Is Are I He/She/It We/You/They verb-ing ? Wh Questions What are you doing tomorrow ? I m staying home Where is your brother playing? Next weekend What When . am is He/She/It are We/You/They I verb-ing ?

5. Conversation Ana: Hi Tom. It s Ana. Tom: Oh, hi Ana! Ana: Do you have any plans tonight? Tom: I m staying home. I have to finish an essay. Ana: Oh, boring! What about tomorrow afternoon? Tom: Let s see No, I m not doing anything. Amy: Hey, I m having a party next Saturday. Do you want to come? Tom: Oh, I can t! I m attending a conference. I m very sorry. Amy: Too bad. Anyway see you tomorrow afternoon. Tom: Yeah, sure. See you tomorrow!

6. Look at Toms week plan. Then answer some questions MAY Thursday 1:00 pm Meet Carlos at Samis Caf . Sunday 10:30 am Soccer game. Monday 1:00 pm Lunch with my sister. Tuesday 7:00 pm Movies with Anna. Friday 7:00 pm Meet Linda for dinner. Saturday 10:30 am. Engineering conference Notes Wednesday

7. Remember Toms plans. 1. A: What is he doing onTuesday night? B: He s going to the movies. 2. A: Who is he going to the movies with? B: With Ana 3. A: When is he meeting Carlos? B: On Thursday 4. A: What time is he attending the conference on Saturday? B: At 10:30 a.m. 5. A: Is he playing soccer on Sunday morning? B: Yes, he is. 6. A: Is he doing anything on Wednesday? B: No, he isn t.

8. Referencias Espa a, A. & Wisniewska, I. (2010) Open Mind Workbook. Level I. Macmillan.