Context

Studying the English language allows us, among other things, to learn about the different verb forms that exist in the language. For each verb tense, we have a specific form that allows for a more precise expression of what we want to say. Among these verb tenses, one of the most used and important is the Future.

The future form in the English language is not simply a way to express what is to come, but it is a linguistic mechanism that allows us to describe intentions, plans, promises, predictions, and other perspectives of what is to come. There are several ways to express the future in English, and each one can convey a slightly different meaning.

When we look at the real world, it is easy to understand the importance of using the future tense. Think about how we use the future in our daily conversations. We use it to make plans with friends, to talk about our goals and dreams, to make weather predictions, to make promises, and much more. Furthermore, the future is an essential aspect in many professional fields, such as business, science, technology, and arts.

By acquiring a solid understanding of the future forms in English, you will have a valuable communication tool in your hands. You will be able to express your thoughts and ideas in a much richer and more precise way. Additionally, you will be prepared to communicate effectively in English in a variety of situations, from informal conversations to professional discussions.

Practical Activity: 'Futurize Your City'

Project Objective

The objective of this project is to apply the knowledge of future forms in creating a visual and written presentation about how you imagine your city will be in the future.

Project Description

• Each group of 3 to 5 students must work together to create a visual and written presentation about how they imagine their city will be in the future.

• You should use future forms to express your ideas, predictions, and expectations.

• The presentations should be creative and well-elaborated, showing how you imagine your city will change and develop in the coming years.

Required Materials

• Paper or cardboard for creating the visual map of the future of your city.
• Pens, colored pencils, or paints for illustration.
• Computer with internet access for research and writing the report.

Project Step by Step

1. Discuss as a group about the expectations for the future of the city. This may include technological advances, climate changes, urban development, art, culture, education, etc.

2. Draw a map of the city as you imagine it will be in the future, illustrating the discussed changes and developments.

3. Write captions for each part of the map using future forms to explain what each part represents.

4. Research about future forms and practice their applications through online exercises.

5. Write a detailed report about the project. The report should address the following questions:

   • Introduction: Provide context for the theme (future forms), its relevance and real-world application, as well as the objective of this project.

   • Development: Explain the theory behind future forms, detail the creation of the map and the methodology used, and discuss the results obtained.

   • Conclusion: Highlight the main points of the activity, the learnings obtained, and the conclusions drawn about the project.

   • Bibliography: Indicate the sources used for the project.

6. Present the map and the report to the class.

Project Deliverables

At the end of this project, students must deliver:

1. The illustrative map of the future of their city with captions using future forms.

2. A written report detailing the process of creating the map, the application of future forms, and the methodology used.

These deliveries should be presented to the class and will serve as the basis for the project evaluation.

Remember, the idea is to work as a team, have fun while learning, and exercise creativity!