Other ways to express future
English class
Teacher Camilo
Mochila
Example
"Be about to" is a phrase used to indicate that something is going to happen in the very near future, implying that it is imminent or about to occur.
Tiririri-ri!
Be about to
example
The phrase "be on the brink of" is used to indicate that something is very close to happening. It suggests that an event or change is imminent.
Be on the brink of
mmm
example
The phrase "on the verge of" is similar to "be on the brink of" and is used to convey a sense of being very close to a particular state or condition. It often implies that something is about to happen or is at the point of occurrence
¡Estupendo!
On the verge of
examples
¡Toma ya!
We use be due to + infinitive to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen.
it is expected to
be due to
I am about to get home. = I will get home very soon
The two countries are on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement.
I felt like I was on the verge of losing my temper during the heated argument
I felt like I was on the verge of losing my temper during the heated argument
Have you ever been on the brink of making a life-changing decision?
The delivery is due to arrive in 20 minutes
Some apps are about to disappear from the market. =Some apps will/can disappear from the market very soon
What role is artificial intelligence due to play in shaping the job market of the future?
How do you cope when you feel you're on the verge of a breakdown?
Can you share a time when you were on the brink of giving up, but persevered?
The city is on the brink of chaos due to the ongoing protests.
Is there a new travel destination that is about to come true in your life?
Are there any social movements or cultural shifts that are about to reshape social life/society?
In your opinion, is the environment on the brink of a crisis that needs urgent attention?
Do you believe our society is on the verge of a significant cultural shift?
What fashion trends are designers about to introduce in the upcoming season?
Our country’s economy is on the brink of collapse.
In your opinion, what qualities make a person on the verge of success in their career?
Scientists say they are about to find a vaccine.
=Scientists will/can find a vaccine very soon.
What innovations in transportation are we due to witness that will revolutionize the way we commute and travel?
Can you share a time when you were on the verge of making a life-altering decision?
The new smartphone is about to be launched = The new smartphone will be launched very soon.
This historical museum is on the brink of losing half its masterpieces.
What do you think happens when a country is on the brink of economic collapse?
How are urban planning and architecture due to evolve to surprise us?
The report is due to be submitted by Friday
The concert is due to start in half an hour =The concert is expected to start in half an hour
How is technology due to revolutionize the way we communicate and connect with others?
The project is on the verge of completion; we just need a few more days
what tecnological trends are about to come out in the near future?
I was on the brink of giving up, but then I found the motivation to keep going.
The train is due to arrive at 3:00 PM. =The train is expected to arrive at 3:00 pm
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Other ways to express future
English class
Teacher Camilo
Mochila
Example
"Be about to" is a phrase used to indicate that something is going to happen in the very near future, implying that it is imminent or about to occur.
Tiririri-ri!
Be about to
example
The phrase "be on the brink of" is used to indicate that something is very close to happening. It suggests that an event or change is imminent.
Be on the brink of
mmm
example
The phrase "on the verge of" is similar to "be on the brink of" and is used to convey a sense of being very close to a particular state or condition. It often implies that something is about to happen or is at the point of occurrence
¡Estupendo!
On the verge of
examples
¡Toma ya!
We use be due to + infinitive to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen.
it is expected to
be due to
I am about to get home. = I will get home very soon
The two countries are on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement.
I felt like I was on the verge of losing my temper during the heated argument
I felt like I was on the verge of losing my temper during the heated argument
Have you ever been on the brink of making a life-changing decision?
The delivery is due to arrive in 20 minutes
Some apps are about to disappear from the market. =Some apps will/can disappear from the market very soon
What role is artificial intelligence due to play in shaping the job market of the future?
How do you cope when you feel you're on the verge of a breakdown?
Can you share a time when you were on the brink of giving up, but persevered?
The city is on the brink of chaos due to the ongoing protests.
Is there a new travel destination that is about to come true in your life?
Are there any social movements or cultural shifts that are about to reshape social life/society?
In your opinion, is the environment on the brink of a crisis that needs urgent attention?
Do you believe our society is on the verge of a significant cultural shift?
What fashion trends are designers about to introduce in the upcoming season?
Our country’s economy is on the brink of collapse.
In your opinion, what qualities make a person on the verge of success in their career?
Scientists say they are about to find a vaccine. =Scientists will/can find a vaccine very soon.
What innovations in transportation are we due to witness that will revolutionize the way we commute and travel?
Can you share a time when you were on the verge of making a life-altering decision?
The new smartphone is about to be launched = The new smartphone will be launched very soon.
This historical museum is on the brink of losing half its masterpieces.
What do you think happens when a country is on the brink of economic collapse?
How are urban planning and architecture due to evolve to surprise us?
The report is due to be submitted by Friday
The concert is due to start in half an hour =The concert is expected to start in half an hour
How is technology due to revolutionize the way we communicate and connect with others?
The project is on the verge of completion; we just need a few more days
what tecnological trends are about to come out in the near future?
I was on the brink of giving up, but then I found the motivation to keep going.
The train is due to arrive at 3:00 PM. =The train is expected to arrive at 3:00 pm