The Proper Usage of 'Will' in English Conversations

source: Twominute English     2013年3月24日
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0:01 Welcome to twominuteenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons.
0:07 In this lesson, we will study how to use ‘will’ properly
0:17 In English, ‘will’ is often used to express future and certainty. For example:
0:25 The Sun will shine tomorrow.
0:28 Luke knows that the Sun rises every morning. He has used “will” to express how certain he is about that.
0:37 I think Harry will arrive in Paris at 6 p.m.
0:42 In this example, Luke is talking about a person who will get to Paris in the future. That is why ‘will’ has been used.
0:51 I’ll have a word with you in a moment.
0:54 In this example, Luke is asking someone to wait for an action that will take place in the future.
1:01 We usually use the contracted forms when we speak.
1:06 Next year she'll be 42. Or so she says.
1:11 In this example, Luke is clearly referring to the future too.
1:17 Will you accompany me to the backyard?
1:20 Here, Luke is making a request or inviting someone to go with him to the backyard.
1:28 I will never forget you.
1:31 This is a promise. We use ‘will’ to express promises.
1:37 I will have you fired if you insist on doing this.
1:41 And this is a threat. ‘Will’ is also used for threats.
1:47 Now let’s see a sample conversation.
1:56 It’ll rain tomorrow so no beach for you, Luke.
2:00 How can you be so sure?
2:03 I checked the weather forecast. Will you join me at the movies instead?
2:08 In that case I’ll be glad to join you.
2:11 That’s great. When will you leave work?
2:15 I’ll leave the office at 6. I’ll pick you up at 7.
2:20 I’ll be ready.
2:25 The Sun will shine tomorrow.
2:33 I’ll have a word with you in a moment.
2:40 Will you accompany me to the backyard?
2:49 I will never forget you.
2:55 It’ll rain tomorrow.
3:01 In that case I’ll be glad to join you.
3:08 When will you leave work?
3:14 I’ll leave the office at 6.
3:19 I’ll pick you up at 7.
3:24 I’ll be ready.
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