The video discusses the correct usage of future tenses in English, specifically for Italian learners. The speaker explains that:
1. In English, the future tense is not used as frequently as in Italian.
2. The present progressive and "going to" are used to express future intentions, whereas "will" is used for spontaneous decisions, promises, and predictions.
3. The simple present is used to describe scheduled events or timetabled activities.
4. The speaker emphasizes that "will" should not be used to talk about things you have to do in the future.
5. The video provides examples and quizzes to help learners practice using the correct future tenses in different contexts.
The main takeaways are:
* Use "going to" or present progressive for future intentions.
* Use "will" for spontaneous decisions, promises, and predictions.
* Use simple present for scheduled events or timetabled activities.
* Avoid using "will" to describe things you have to do in the future.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Italians often use the present tense to communicate things they have to do in the future.
2. English speakers use the future tense to communicate things they have to do in the future.
3. The future tense in English is not always used with the verb "will".
4. The present progressive tense is used in English to talk about something that is already organized or planned.
5. The present simple tense is used in English to talk about something that is already on a timetable.
6. The verb "will" is used in English to talk about a decision made at the moment of speaking.
7. In English, "will" is used to make promises, offers, and predictions.
8. The verb "will" is not used to talk about things that are already planned or organized.
9. The present progressive tense is used in English to talk about an intention or a plan.
10. The simple present tense is used in English to talk about a timetable or a schedule.
11. In English, football teams are referred to using the plural form.
12. The verb "will" is not always used in English to talk about the future, especially in informal conversations.
13. The present progressive tense and the simple present tense can be used interchangeably in some situations.
14. The verb "will" is used in English to make predictions, but it is not always necessary.
15. The context is important when deciding which tense to use in English.
16. English speakers often use the present simple tense to talk about something that is already planned or organized.
17. The verb "will" is not used in English to talk about something that is already on a timetable.
18. The present progressive tense is used in English to talk about something that is already organized or planned.
19. The simple present tense is used in English to talk about a timetable or a schedule.
20. In English, "will" is used to make promises, offers, and predictions.
Note: Some of these facts may seem repetitive, but they are all mentioned in the text as important points to remember when learning about the future tense in English.