- We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund - We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
Introduction
Welcome Intermediate Parallel Comparatives and Expressions in Past and Future
Ideas about the past
Expressing past intentions
Regrets, wishes and assumptions about the past
Roleplay: Get to express change
Beyond comparatives
Parallel comparatives
"Ever" with superlatives
Repeated comparatives
Story Listening and Writing Activity
Interactive Review
Words that are often confused
"Though" and "although"
"Despite" and "in spite of"
"So" and "neither"
Roleplay: Neither ... nor
Complementary concepts
Reporting verbs
Expressing wishes
Roleplay: Polite requests
Test your knowledge on key concepts
Ideas about the future
Intentions, plans and preferences for the future
Even if
Conclusion
Closing
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Existen dos formas distintas de expresar ideas acerca del futuro.
Usando la estructura Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund para hablar de planes futuros.
O utilizando la estructura Would prefer to + infinitive para hablar de preferencias en un futuro cercano de una manera formal.
Contribución creada con aportes de: Kevin Fiorentino.
Aportes 139
Preguntas 5
I’m thinking of record all the content in one day to post the next week.
I’d prefer to have a mentor and advance with a guide.
Furthermore, I’m thinking of buying a ring light.
I’d prefer to plan the content in an editorial calendar to be organized in the months.
I’m thinking about writing a blog to my personal brand
Practice:
I’m thinking of going to United States following holidays with my boyfriend.
I’d prefer to save some money for my investment
I am thinking about going to Villa de Leyva with my husband next week.
I would prefer to wait until next year to look for a new job.
Im thinking of improving my personal brand
I´d prefer to travel to USA that United Kingdom
I’m thinking of moving her
He is thinking of eating chicken tonight.
We are thinking about doing the essay together.
I am thinking about visiting grandma tomorrow.
I’m thinking of move of my house.
I’d would prefer to visit my aunt.
I’m thinking of going to the beach.
We’re thinking of starting a new project together.
I’d prefer to wait for him in the mall.
She would prefer to carry the pet with her.
i thinking of cotinue my study in graphic designer
It’s my turn:
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I’m thinking about buying a new bicycle next week.
I would prefer to travel to Armenia at the end of June.
I am thinking about learning a new language.
I 'm thinking of eaten cake now.
i would prefer to buy a shirt instead of pants
I would prefer no to go out this night.
Good lecture
I´m thiking of buying a new car
I would prefer to buy the new car
I thinking about practicing English with native speakers.
I would prefer to study in English enviroment.
I’m thinking about have my own business
I’d rather don’t talk more
I’m thinking of that I’ll finish all the English learning route faster and faster
I would rather drink water, but both are well
i am thinking of waking up more early to study english at morning.
Me and my girlfriend are thinking about starting a new business where we can sell second hand clothes.
I would prefer start a new job where i growth faster.
My turn:
Me and my girlfriend are thinking about traveling to another country and live there for a month. Our plan is rent an apartment to work and live, and on weekends and freetime go out to know new places, to try new food and so on.
My team mates and I would prefer to participate in this annual congress as “young researchers” instead of “regular students”.
I’m thinking o getting a job where I can speak English
Exercise
-Josue is thinking of buy a car in tree years
I’d prefer to finish my Intermediate English B1.
I am thinking about continuing my Intermediate English B2.
I am thinking of eating a pizza tonight.
I’m thinking about moving to another place where I feel calm, I’d prefer it to be close to my school
I am on vacations, so I have a lot of free time and I am thinking of studying different programming courses, I am** thinking about starting** an AWS path or a backend path. I have to do my internship and I would prefer to do it in Guadalajara in a big company like TCS, Intel or IBM, so I have to be very prepared
I am thinking about of all ways of i do money in this year and i really i am very happy of to be sure of that i achieve it.
I’m thinking of eating a big hamburger this afternoon.
He’s thinking about practicing English this month with his friends.
I’d prefer to watch my favorite movie tonight.
You’re thinking about joining a gym.
He’s thinking about proposing to his girlfriend.
I would prefer to graduate this year.
I’m thinking about getting a job in tech.
I would prefer to work in Tech Industry.
We are thinking of travelling next year
I’d prefer to walk on the park
I’m thinking of changing city
– I´m thinking of changing job.
– They´re thinking of travel and visits different countries of Europe.
– He would prefer pass his holydays with his family.
– We would prefer take another couse of informatic.
I’m thinking about buy christmas´ tree
I’m thinking of start to take dance’ class
I would prefer study alone than on group
We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Thanks!
I’m thinkg of eating something liks a cake or have a beer, but i don’t know what do you do?. or you would prefer to stay home and order somthing.
She would prefer to watch a movie, but in this moment she is thinkg about walking in the park and make a picnic.
I’m thinking of starting to study data analytic
My mom would prefer to have more relaxing days
hello
We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
i am thinking about writting her a letter.
I am thinking of reading all my notes.I have written down in English.
I am thinking about writting a story.
I am thinking about shoping around because I want to buy a gift .
I am thinking about looking for new words to express my ideas better.
I’m thinking of playing guitar.
I’m thinking about moving to another country.
I would prefer to take Js classes as soon as I can.
I thinking of buying a desk for my job.
I would prefer to change my bed next year.
I thinking of traveling to United states to conslidate my english level
I’m thinking in get a new job in data science
I would prefer to obtain laboral experience than obtain a PhD
some examples:
I’m thinking of getting a new job
I’m thinking about traveling to Spain
My partners and me are thinking of moving to another apartment
I’d prefer to eat salad with chicken tonight
I’d prefer to visit Rome than New York this summer
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Let’s practice
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We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
I’m thinking about getting a new job in my country, but I’d prefer to work abroad.
I’d prefer to buy something different to eat, because yesterday I was thinking of tasting that pizza, I bought it, and later I had a stomachache.
I’m thinking of buying a new laptop.
I’m thinking about selling this monitor.
I’m thinking of apologizing with her
I’d prefer take this test sunday
I’d prefer visit Japan
We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
I’m thinking of taking a course of python.
I would prefer to study out of my country.
It’s your turn:
I’m thinking about meeting for lunch.
He is thinking of traveling the day after tomorrow.
I would prefer to study tonight.
She would prefer that you pick her up.
VERB TO BE + THINKING OF/ABOUT + GERUND : to talk about plans in the future (intentions or plans in your mind).
For example: I’m thinking of/about changing job.
THINKING OF vs. THINKING ABOUT: they are used to the same but there is a little difference:
THINKING OF just makes reference to the act of thinking.
THINKING ABOUT represents a deep thinking process into something.
WOULD PREFER TO + INFINITIVE: to talk about intentions in the future. This is very forma and is not common as THINKING OF/ABOUT (presentations, books or academics).
For example: I’d prefer to see the doctor next week.
We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
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We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerundWe can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerundWe can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
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We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans.
Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common.
Would prefer to infinitive
Intentions, plans and preferences:
Structure # 2:
Example: I would prefer to see my mother tomorrow.
Thinking about some times represent a deep thinking process into something.
Intentions, plans and preferences:
Structure:
Let´s practice!
I´m thinking about getting a new house.
I´m thinking of presenting the exam of English.
I would prefer to travel to New York
I would prefer to buy a new car.
I´m thinking of getting a new home.
I´m thinking about traveling with my wife in September
I´d prefer to travel to miami on September.
I am thinking about buying a car next month.
I am thinking of visiting my aunt next month.
I am thinking about meeting new people next month.
Practice 🤓
I’m thinking about getting a job in my vacations.
I’d prefer to ride a horse next month.
My family thinking about to travel the next month but I’d prefer to stay home because of COVID.
I am thinking of getting a new house
I am thinking of studying
I would prefer to travel this weekend
I would prefer to study eglish
I’m thinking of studying french
I’m thinking about applying for a job
Examples 💁🏾♀️
I’m thinking about to get a new job and I would prefer to work from home to have time to myself
I’m thinking of start my new online business
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