1. Conversations: future plans
Zoe: Hi!
Sandy: Oh, hello.
Zoe: you don’t look very happy. What’s the matter?
Sandy: David hasn’t rung.
Zoe: You only saw him yesterday.
Sandy: Yes, and the last thing he said, was: “I’ll ring you tomorrow”
Zoe: Well, tomorrow isn’t finished yet.
Sandy: No, but it’s eight o’clock. What’re you doing tonight? Do you fancy going for a drink?
Zoe: I’d love to, but John is coming round and we’re going for a meal.
Sandy: Well, I’m not going to sit here waiting for a phone to ring. I know, I’ll phone Becky.
Grammar tips:
Future forms
‘Have you got any plans for the weekend?’
Spontaneous decision: WILL
‘ No, I haven’t. I think I’ll call Jan and see if she’s free’
Intention: BE GOING TO
‘Not yet. I’m going to call Jan to see if she’s free’
Arrangement: PRESENTCONTINUOUS
‘Yes, I have. I’m having lunch with Jan on Saturday’

2. Conversations: future plans
Sandy: I’m going to the cinema with Becky.
Zoe: Good idea!
Sandy: Next time I see David I’m going to tell him to get lost.
Zoe: Hmm. I’ll believe that when I see it.
Becky: Hello.
Sandy: Hi Becky, it’s Sandy.
Becky: Hiya
Sandy: Becky, are you doing anything tonight?
Becky: Yes, I’m meeting Alex and Suzy in about half an hour.
Sandy: Where are you going?
Becky: To the cinema. Would you like to come with us?
Sandy: Yes I’d love to. Where are you meeting?
Becky: At their house, but we could meet you in front of the cinema in George street, at 8.30 (half past eight)
Sandy: Ok. Thanks see you later!

3. Conversations: future plans
Zoe: You didn’t tell him to get lost.
Sandy: Well, he apologized and he’s having dinner with his parents. Anyway, I must go. See you later.
Zoe: Hello.
Sandy: Is Sandy there, please?
Zoe: Yes, hold on moment, I’ll get her for you……It’s David
Sandy: Oh, hello David.
David: Look I’m really sorry I didn’t call earlier, but I had to work late.
Sandy: Oh, that’s all right; I forgot you were going to ring anyway.
David: Look, I’m afraid I can’t see you tonight. I’m having dinner with my parents
Sandy: Doesn’t matter, I’m going to the cinema anyway.
David: Oh, right. I’ll call you.
Sandy: When? I mean, all right. Goodbye.
David: Bye.
Sandy: Hi Alex, Hi Becky. Where is Suzy?
Becky: She changed her mind in the last minute. David called her and asked her to go for a meal in that new Japanese restaurant.
Sandy: What!? Now, I’m definitely going to tell him to get lost!

4. Conversations: plans for the evening – useful phrases
Rose: Are you doing anything tonight?
Megan: No, why?
Rose: I’m going to see the new Bond film. Do you fancy coming?
Megan: No, I’m afraid I can’t. I have to get up really early tomorrow. Why don’t you ask Alan?
Rose: Alan? No,, I can’t I don’t know him well enough.
Megan: Don’t be silly. He’d be really pleased.
Rose: Oh, hi Alan. It’s Rose.
Alan: Hi Rose. How are you?
Rose: Very well, thanks. I was wondering if you’d like to go to the cinema tonight?
Alan: Yes, that sounds great. What’s on?
Rose: Well, I was thinking of seeing the new James Bond film.
Alan: Great. What time do you want to meet?
Rose: Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?
Ian: Yes, good idea. What are you going to see?
Rose: The new James Bond film.
Ian: Oh no, I’ve seen it.
Rose: Oh, what a shame. Is it any good?
Ian: No, it’s terrible   
Rose: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?
Lucy: I’d love to but I’m working tonight.
Rose: Oh, what a shame.
Lucy: I know. What are going to see?
Rose: The new Bond film
Lucy: Oh, I’ve heard it’s really good - the best one so far