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XA 023 Talking About The Future
Plus Executive Editions members learn how to use the second conditional to talk about future situations that aren't real, risk management, and strategic planning.
Ben Lindsey
April 17, 2025
Talking Points
1. No More Boarding Passes?
2. Smart Homes Changing Daily Life
3. AI Helpers at Work
Listen Up: How to talk about the future and things that are changing now.
Focus Phrase: Phase out
Executive Edition: Using the second conditional to talk about hypothetical situations, risk management, and strategic planning.
Airports to Stop Using Paper Boarding Passes
Some airports are starting to use digital passports and face scans instead of paper boarding passes. This means people will not need to show a ticket or check in at the desk. The new system is faster and easier for travelers. It will be used in more places in the next few years.
Talking Points: How do you think airports will be different in the future?
Language Tip: Use words like will, going to, and might to talk about the future. For example: “Airports will be faster.” or “People are going to use their phones instead of tickets.”
Smart Homes Are Changing Daily Life
Smart homes can now control things like lights, heaters, and even solar panels. You can use one app to manage everything. Many people like this because it saves time and energy. These smart tools are becoming more popular in everyday life.
Talking Points: How are smart homes changing the way people do things at home?
Language Tip: Use “[Noun] + is/are + becoming/getting + [adjective]” or “are starting to + [verb],” to show how things are changing. For example: “Homes are becoming smarter,” or “People are starting to use more smart devices.”
AI Helpers at Work
New AI tools can help people at work. They can write emails, set meetings, and give updates. This makes work faster and easier. More companies are starting to use these tools.
Talking Points: How are AI tools changing people’s jobs?
Language Tip: Use “[Noun] + is/are + [present continuous verb]” to talk about how things are changing or evolving. “AI tools are changing how people work,” or “The Executive Advisor is making it easier for people to study English at home.” This is useful to talk about how things are moving toward the future.
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