Doing the laundry is a regular task in many homes. We wash clothes to keep them clean and fresh. Sometimes we do the laundry today, and sometimes we plan to do it tomorrow. In this topic, we will learn how to talk about future plans using "will" and "going to", especially when asking someone to do something.
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Will you do the laundry tomorrow?
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I’m going to do the laundry in the morning.
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I did the laundry yesterday, so I don’t need to do it today.
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You should do the laundry today. There are no clean clothes!
You will also learn vocabulary and expressions related to house chores, frequency, and planning.
📚 GRAMMAR
1. Future with “will”
We use will to make decisions at the moment of speaking or to ask politely.
✅ I will do the laundry tomorrow.
❌ I don’t think I will do the laundry today.
❓ Will you do the laundry tomorrow?
🗣️ Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
2. Future with “going to”
We use going to for future plans or intentions.
✅ She is going to do the laundry at 10 a.m.
❌ He isn’t going to do the laundry this evening.
❓ Are you going to do the laundry later?
🗣️ Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
3. Modal verbs
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Should: You should do laundry regularly.
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Can: I can help you with the laundry.
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Must: You must use detergent.
4. Adverbs of frequency
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Always, usually, often, sometimes, never
👉 I usually do the laundry on Saturdays.
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 palabras clave)
| Word | Definition |
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| Laundry | Clothes that need washing or have been washed |
| Washing machine | A machine for washing clothes |
| Detergent | Soap for washing clothes |
| Dryer | A machine that dries clothes |
| Dirty | Not clean |
| Clean | Not dirty |
| Basket | A container to carry dirty clothes |
| Fold | To bend clothes after drying |
| Iron | A device to make clothes flat and smooth |
| Chores | Regular household tasks |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Will you do the laundry tomorrow?
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I’m going to do it after breakfast.
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Let’s do the laundry together.
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You should fold the clothes after drying.
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Can you help me with the laundry?
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There’s a lot of dirty laundry today!
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I must clean my white shirt for tomorrow.
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Do you need detergent?
✏️ SENTENCES
Positive
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I will do the laundry tomorrow.
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She is going to fold the clothes.
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We must do the laundry today.
Negative
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He won’t do the laundry this weekend.
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They aren’t going to wash the towels.
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You shouldn’t leave clothes in the basket too long.
Questions
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Will you do the laundry tomorrow?
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Are you going to use the washing machine now?
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Can I help you fold the clothes?
Answers
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Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
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Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
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Sure, you can help!
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Tom: Hey Maria, will you do the laundry tomorrow?
Maria: Hmm, I don’t know. I did the laundry yesterday.
Tom: But there are dirty clothes again!
Maria: Okay, I’m going to do it in the morning.
Tom: Great! Do we have detergent?
Maria: Yes, we do. Can you help me fold the clothes after they’re dry?
Tom: Sure. I’ll use the dryer too.
Maria: Thank you. Teamwork makes it easier!
Tom: Absolutely!
📖 READING
"Laundry Day at Grandma’s House"
Every Saturday, Anna visits her grandmother. They always do the laundry together. Anna carries the clothes in the basket. Her grandmother puts them in the washing machine. After that, they wait 40 minutes. While they wait, they talk and drink tea. When the clothes are ready, Anna takes them out and helps her grandmother hang them in the sun.
This Saturday, they are going to wash blankets and jackets. It’s more work, but Anna doesn’t mind. She loves spending time with her grandmother. Next week, Anna will go on a school trip, so she won’t do the laundry with her grandma. But she promises to call and say hello.
📝 Reading Questions
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What do Anna and her grandmother do every Saturday?
They do the laundry together. -
What do they do while waiting for the washing machine?
They talk and drink tea. -
What will Anna do next week?
She will go on a school trip. -
Will she do the laundry next Saturday?
No, she won’t.
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