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Learning Objectives

2 minutes reading
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Use "will" for spontaneous decisions and promises
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Use "will" for predictions and future facts
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Use "might" and "may" to express possibility
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Add probability adverbs for nuanced predictions
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Key for this lesson

Will = certain/spontaneous. Might/May = possible (50%). Add adverbs: definitely, probably, possibly to show confidence level.

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Grammar Explanation

4 minutes reading
Will

Decisions, Promises & Predictions

Subject + will + base verb

Spontaneous: "I'll send that now."

Promise: "I'll have it ready by Friday."

Prediction: "Sales will increase next quarter."

definitelyprobablycertainly
Might / May

Possibility (Less Certain)

Subject + might/may + base verb

Possibility: "We might delay the launch."

Uncertainty: "The client may change the specs."

possiblyperhapsmaybe
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Probability Scale

100%: will definitely → 90%: will probably → 50%: might/may → 30%: probably won't → 0%: definitely won't

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Context & Professional Usage

5 minutes reading

Will (Certain / Spontaneous)

📧Offers: "I'll send you the report now."
🤝Promises: "I'll have it ready by Monday."
📊Predictions: "Revenue will grow 15% this year."
⚡Quick decisions: "OK, I'll take the early flight."

Might/May (Possible)

⚠️Risk updates: "We might miss the deadline."
🔄Changes: "The scope may change."
❓Uncertainty: "I might need more resources."
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Business English Examples

6 minutes reading
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Correct Professional Usage

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"I'll call you back in five minutes."

Spontaneous decision

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"The project will probably finish on time."

Prediction with probability adverb

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"We might need to reschedule the meeting."

Possibility - not certain

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"The client may request additional features."

Possible future event

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Common Business Mistakes

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"I will to send the report."

Use: "I'll send..." (will + base verb, no "to")

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"She might will attend."

Use: "She might attend." (one modal only)

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"The meeting will maybe be cancelled."

Use: "...might be cancelled" or "will probably be..."

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Professional Listening Exercise

6 minutes

Listen to a project manager discussing quarterly forecasts:

🎵Audio: Quarterly Forecast Meeting
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Project Manager:

"Let me share our Q3 forecast with you. Based on current trends, revenue will definitely exceed last year's figures - we're confident about that.

The new product line will probably launch in September. We're on track, but there might be a slight delay if the testing phase takes longer than expected.

Looking at the market, I think our competitors may introduce similar products soon. We'll need to stay ahead. I'll prepare a competitive analysis for next week's meeting.

Regarding the budget, we might need additional funding for marketing. I'm not certain yet - it depends on the launch timeline. If you approve, I'll submit a revised budget proposal by Friday.

One risk: supply chain issues may affect production. We're monitoring this closely. The team will probably have more clarity by month-end."

Question 1: How certain is the speaker about revenue exceeding last year?

Question 2: What might cause a delay to the product launch?

Question 3: Complete: "I _______ a competitive analysis for next week's meeting."

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Quick Comprehension Quiz

4 minutes

Choose the best option:

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Someone asks for the report now. You decide to send it immediately:

AI'll send it right now.
BI'm going to send it right now.
CI might send it right now.
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There's a 50% chance of rain affecting the outdoor event:

ARain will affect the event.
BRain might affect the event.
CRain definitely affects the event.
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You're very confident (90%) sales will improve:

ASales might improve.
BSales will probably improve.
CSales may improve.
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Professional Practice Exercises

7 minutes

Exercise A: Choose will, might, or may

1. The CEO _______ (definitely/announce) the merger tomorrow. (100% certain)

2. We _______ (need) to hire more staff. It depends on the budget. (50% possible)

3. I _______ (send) you the files now. (spontaneous decision)

4. The project _______ (probably/finish) ahead of schedule. (90% confident)

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Speaking Preparation

4 minutes
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Preparation for Class

Practice making predictions with different levels of certainty.

📊 Task 1: Predictions (1 min)

Make predictions about your company/industry using will, might, may:

  • "Our company will definitely..."
  • "The market might..."
  • "Technology will probably..."
⚡ Task 2: Spontaneous Decisions (2 min)

React to situations with spontaneous offers using "I'll..."

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Summary

Will: certain, spontaneous, promises
Might/May: possible (50%)
Add adverbs: definitely, probably, possibly

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