Future Continuous Conversation Questions (100+ Questions; Includes Picture Practice!)
- Alex
- Apr 16
- 6 min read
Recommend level: B1/B1 (intermediate/pre-advanced)
This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these future continuous conversation questions by yourself or with a partner. You can also write the answers in a notebook or in a digital document. To help learners feel more confident and to develop grammatical accuracy, the warm-up questions have some suggested answer beginnings, which makes them ideal for learners who are practicing this tense for the first time. For more challenging questions, move on to the "Let's go!" section.
Grammar reminder
You use the future continuous to talk about an action which will be in progress at or during a specific time in the future.
Structure
Subject + will be + verb+ing
"Sorry, but I can't go out for breakfast tomorrow. I'll be working in my garden all morning."
Future Continuous Conversation Questions
Warm-up
What will you be doing at 7pm tonight?
At 7pm tonight, I'll be [verb+ing].
What will you be doing at this time tomorrow?
At this time tomorrow, I'll be [verb+ing].
Will you be working or relaxing on Saturday?
On Saturday, I'll (probably) be...
Do you think you'll be living in the same home five years from now?
I think I'll be living...
Do you think people will still be using social media in 20 years?
In 20 years, I (don't) think people will be...
What time will you be working (or studying) until on Monday?
On Monday, I'll be [working/studying] until...
What job do you think you'll be doing five years from now?
Five years from now, I think I'll be working as (a/an)...
Will you be attending any concerts or other public events any time soon?
I will (not) be attending...
What personal projects or goals will you be focusing on over the next few months?
Over the next few months, I'll be focusing on...
Do you think you'll be doing any reading this weekend?
I (don't) think I'll be...
Let's Go!
What time will you be having dinner this evening (or tomorrow)?
Will you be staying up late tonight?
Is there a game or interesting program on tonight? Will you be watching it?
How much time will you be spending on your phone tomorrow?
Will you be seeing anyone this weekend?
Will anyone in your family be celebrating a birthday soon?
Will you be taking any trips this year?
Will you be eating at home or eating out tonight?
Will you be looking at your phone while you're having dinner tonight?
What will you be doing when I arrive?
What time will you be having lunch today? I want to call you, but I don't want to disturb you while you're eating.
Picture Practice! What Will They Be Doing?
All of these people have plans for this afternoon. What will they be doing?
Do you think...? Predictions
You can use the future continuous to make predictions about what you think people will be doing in the future.
Do you think more people will be studying online or studying in person in the future?
Do you think people will still be driving gas-powered vehicles fifty years from now?
Which countries do you think will be growing rapidly in the next five to ten years?
How do you think people will be using AI in the next few years?
Do you think more business people will be working from home in the next few years, or will more people be returning to the office?
Roleplay Scenarios
Imagine that you are in the scenarios below. Use the present continuous to answer the questions.
School and Studying
What will you be taking next [term/semester/year]?
What time will you be taking your exam today?
Which assignment will you be working on this weekend?
What time will you be studying until tonight?
How much reading will you be doing tonight?
Health, Diet, and Exercise
What time will you be going to sleep tonight?
Do you think you'll be participating in the 10k run next month?
Will you be hiring a personal trainer this year?
When you start your new fitness routine, will you be following a specific plan?
How many calories will you be eating per day once you start your new diet?
Shopping
How much money will you be bringing with you to the mall?
Do you know if the stores will be offering any discounts?
Which stores will you be checking out?
Will you be doing any holiday shopping this week?
How long will you be hanging out at the mall this afternoon?
Technology
Will you be needing a new phone any time soon?
Will you be upgrading to the new OS? (OS = operating system)
Will the wi-fi be working again any time soon?
Huh? Why won't you be checking your messages between noon and 5 o'clock today?
Will they be sending you a new modem if they can't fix the problem?
Hobbies and Interests
Will you be signing up for any kind of music lessons this year?
When will you be publishing your next book?
Will you be watching the new Marvel movie?
Will you be attending any martial arts courses in the near future?
How will you be keeping your mind fit? What kind of activities will you be doing?
News and Current Events
Who will you be voting for in the next election?
Will you be donating to the disaster victims?
Will you be watching the debate tonight?
Where will you be watching the game?
Why won't you be participating in the fundraiser?
The Environment
Do you know where they'll be planting the tress?
What changes will you be making to reduce your carbon footprint in the future?
Do you think more people will be driving electric vehicles in the next few years?
Will you be buying more environmentally friendly products even if they're more expensive?
Why won't the city be building more public transportation infrastructure?
Vacation Plans
You can use the future continuous to talk about future plans and what people intend to do during a particular period of time. In this case, imagine that you are going on a vacation. Answer the questions about your future trip.
First, tell me where you plan to go on your next vacation.
Oh? That sounds great! So,...
How long will you be going for?
Will you be traveling alone or with someone?
Where will you be staying?
Will you be doing any sightseeing?
How will you be paying for everything?
How much cash will you be bringing with you?
Will you be checking your email while you're on vacation?
Will anyone be watching your [house/apartment/condo] while you're gone?
Do you think you'll be doing more relaxing or running around exploring and seeing as much as you can?
When will you be coming back?
Refusals and Reasons
After you refuse a requests or invitations, you can use the future continuous to explain why you can't do something. Of course, there are other structures you can use to do this, but for the purpose of this activity, complete the explanations with the future continuous.
Example:
Can you help me write a report this afternoon?
Sorry, I'll be attending a conference for the entire afternoon.
Can you call me after lunch?
Sorry, I'll be...
Do you and your brother want to come over to my house after work?
We would love to, but we'll be...
Do you want to go to the museum with me tomorrow morning?
Unfortunately, I can't. I'll be...
Are you free for lunch today?
Actually, I'm not. I'll be...
Will you have time to help me upgrade the computers this afternoon?
I'm really sorry, but I'll be...
Language Learning
Which websites will you be using to help you practice your English today?
Will you be downloading any new language learning apps tonight?
How will you be practicing your speaking today?
Will you be taking the IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, or any other English assessment test in the future?
Which language or languages will you be studying in five years?
The Big Finish
Imagine that these scenarios are true. Answer the questions appropriately.
How late will you be working tonight?
Will you be attending Shayna's party?
Will you be watching the game tonight?
How much time will you be needing in order to finish this project?
How long will you be helping your friend?
How long will you be staying at the mall?
Will you be going to the gym this evening?
Where will you be sitting when I arriving?
Will you be attending the conference?
What time will you be going to the grocery store?
Will you be doing the laundry this afternoon?
How often will you be returning to this website to help you practice and improve your English?
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