Talking About the Future at A2 Level

A2 speaking questions about the future for adult ESL learners. Simple conversations about plans, dreams, and hopes using basic English vocabulary.

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What do you want to do in five years?
achieve (v)goal (n)job (n)successful (adj)learning (n)dream (n)get better (v)happier (adj)
Question 2
Where do you want to live in the future?
quiet (adj)busy (adj)country (n)city (n)near (adv)family (n)safe (adj)prefer (v)
Question 3
Do you want to change your job? Why or why not?
money from work (n)boring (adj)interesting (adj)money (n)enjoy (v)difficult (adj)happy (adj)hard thing (n)
Question 4
What skills do you want to learn in the next few years?
language (n)cook (v)useful (adj)computer (n)music (n)learn (v)talent (n)practice (v)
Question 5
Do you think your life will be very different in ten years?
change (v)different (adj)probably (adv)work (n)family (n)same (adj)better (adj)grow (v)
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Talking About the Future at A2 Level

Everybody has plans, hopes, and dreams, and even A2 speakers can share theirs. These 50 questions invite adult learners to talk about tomorrow's plans, weekend intentions, holiday wishes, and life goals using the simple future structures that are among the first they learn in English.

Vocabulary stays practical and motivating: words like 'plan', 'hope', 'dream', 'travel', 'learn', and 'change' combine with key structures like 'I want to...', 'I am going to...', 'I hope to...', and 'next year, I will...' that give A2 adults the scaffolding they need to express future intentions clearly.

Why Future Talk Motivates A2 Adults

Talking about the future is inherently optimistic, which makes it energising for adult learners who are often studying English as part of their own future plans. An A2 student who can say 'I want to travel to Canada next year' is practising grammar and sharing a genuine aspiration simultaneously. That personal connection drives learning in ways that gap-fill exercises cannot.

Using Future Questions in Class

Pair students and let them exchange future plans for two to three minutes per question. The personal nature of the topic means conversation flows naturally. YapYapGo handles question selection and timing, ensuring every pair gets fresh, level-appropriate prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions naturally elicit 'going to' for plans, 'want to' for desires, 'will' for predictions, and 'hope to' for aspirations. All four structures are A2 essentials.
Yes. The questions focus on everyday plans and personal goals rather than abstract predictions. Students use vocabulary they already know about daily life, work, and travel to express future intentions.
These are designed for A2 speakers who have covered basic future forms. For complete beginners, consider starting with present tense topics like family or food and returning to future plans after introducing 'going to' and 'want to'.