| Element | USE: SCHEDULES |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | FUTURE |
| SubCat | future expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'be due to' and, more formally, 'be to' talk about things that are scheduled or expected. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Our annual conference for HR managers is due to take place on 10 December 2010. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2010; German; Pass) However, the demand for products is still estimated as ‘normal’ and is due to increase within the next 6 months. (Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Russian; Pass) I am sorry but we are to leave a bit earlier - at about 16.00. (Czech Republic; B2 VANTAGE; 2003; Czech; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Our annual conference for HR managers is due to take place at 10 December 2010. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2010; German; Pass) However, the demand for products is still estimated as ,,normal" and is due to increase within the next 6 months. (Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Russian; Pass) I am sorry but we are to leave a bit earlier - at about 16:00. (Czech Republic; B2 VANTAGE; 2003; Czech; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
