Scarica English Language: Expressing Future Time e più Dispense in PDF di Lingua Inglese solo su Docsity! M Hammersley – 21 Mar 2019 Scienze della Comunicazione Economia e Diritto per le Imprese e le Pubbliche Amministrazioni Lingua Inglese B Forms of the Future Lesson 7 – 21 March 2019 M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Future time: Definitions English grammar provides a number of ways to indicate the future nature of an occurrence. Some argue that English does not have a future tense—that is, a grammatical form that always indicates futurity—nor does it have a mandatory form for the expression of futurity. However, there are several generally accepted ways to indicate futurity in English, and some of them—particularly those that use will or shall—are frequently described as future tense. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_tense M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Simple Present: • The company board meets tomorrow at 3.00 pm. • Interest is paid at the end of each month. Function: a scheduled, often repeated event M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Present Continuous: • We are introducing new software in the planning department. • The managing director is arriving this afternoon. Function: plans and arrangements M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Be to/Be about to: • Twenty-five junior managers are to be promoted next week. • The company is about to make a major investment. Function: realisation of a previous decision M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Hope to/Mean to/Would like to: • We hope to reduce costs considerably. • We mean to fight the hostile takeover bid. • We would like to set up a joint venture. Function: a desire for the future M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time May, Might: • Prices may increase in the third quarter. • Unemployment might decline towards the end of the year. Function: indication of level of probability of a future occurrence M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Can, Could: • We can offer a 5% discount on bulk orders. • The company could consider launching a new service. Function: indication of level of probability of a future occurrence M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Would: • If I could help, I would. • Would you mind waiting for five minutes? Function: willingness (conditional); request for agreement M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Ways to refer to Future time Will: • Next year, I think your contract will be renewed. • I will contact you tomorrow. • We will offer better conditions. • Will you let me know what you think? • If I can help, I will. Function: predictions and promises about the future (probability); willingness M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Future time: usage examples in business communication Mission and Vision statements Presentations M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Amazon Amazon’s mission statement is: “We strive to offer our customers the lowest possible prices, the best available selection, and the utmost convenience.” Amazon’s vision statement is “To be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.” http://panmore.com/amazon-com-inc-vision-statement-mission-statement- analysis M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 General Motors General Motors’ corporate mission is “to earn customers for life by building brands that inspire passion and loyalty through not only breakthrough technologies but also by serving and improving the communities in which we live and work around the world.” General Motors’ corporate vision is “to become the world’s most valued automotive company.” http://panmore.com/general-motors-vision-statement-mission-statement- analysis M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 McDonalds McDonald’s vision statement is as follows: “Our overall vision is for McDonald’s to become a modern, progressive burger company delivering a contemporary customer experience. Modern is about getting the brand to where we need to be today and progressive is about doing what it takes to be the McDonald’s our customers will expect tomorrow. To realize this commitment, we are focused on delivering great tasting, high-quality food to our customers and providing a world- class experience that makes them feel welcome and valued.” McDonald’s mission statement is officially stated as follows: “Our mission is to be our customers’ favorite place and way to eat & drink. We’re dedicated to being a great place for our people to work; to being a strong, positive presence in your community; and to delivering the quality, service, cleanliness and value our customers have come to expect from the Golden Arches – a symbol that’s trusted around the world.” http://panmore.com/mcdonalds-vision-statement-mission-statement-analysis M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Presentations OK, finally I'd like to turn to the most important point: the image of our watches; and the feeling that our customers have when they wear one. Right let's stop there. Thank you very much for your attention. And now, if anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them. M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Examination type questions Which of the following expresses a future plan? 1. I will go tomorrow. 2. I am going tomorrow. 3. I am going to go tomorrow. 4. I am planning to go tomorrow. Answer: What is the difference in meaning between ‘I may go tomorrow’ and ‘I might go tomorrow’? Answer: M Hammersley – 22 Mar 2019 Examination type questions Explain why some people say there is no future time in English. Answer: Explain the use of ‘will’ in the Levi’s mission statement: Levi Strauss & Co.: "People love our clothes and trust our company. We will market the most appealing and widely worn casual clothing in the world. We will clothe the world.” Answer:
