Ready to plan—and unplan—a little? This lesson helps you say what you hope to do, what you're saving for, and what still needs deciding. Have fun practicing aloud!
Level B1: In this lesson you'll work with common phrases for talking about future plans and uncertainty. You'll practice saying things like “Estoy ahorrando para…”, “No tengo planes fijos” and “Todavía tengo que ver…”, hear them in a short conversation, and do quick quizzes to lock them in. It's a practical, slightly cheeky look at making plans (and changing them).
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Practice B1-level phrases to explain plans, uncertainty, and anticipation.
Hear the phrases in a short dialogue and repeat them aloud.
Use quizzes and matching exercises to strengthen meaning and recall.
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Estoy tratando de hacerme tiempo para ___.
I'm trying to make time for ___.
Meaning: I’m trying to make time for ___.
When to use: Use this to say that you want to fit something into your schedule but time is limited.
Tip: Beginners sometimes drop “para” or use only “hacer tiempo” which can sound less natural in some regions.
Estoy tratando de hacerme tiempo para leer ese libro.
I'm trying to make time to read that book.
Estoy tratando de hacerme tiempo para ver a mis amigos este mes.
I'm trying to make time to see my friends this month.
Todavía tengo que ver ___.
I still have to figure out ___.
Meaning: I still have to figure out ___.
When to use: Say this when a detail or decision — time, place, or person — has not been confirmed.
Tip: Learners often translate “ver” too literally as “to see” and miss that here it means “to check/decide.”
Todavía tengo que ver la hora exacta del vuelo.
I still have to figure out the exact flight time.
Todavía tengo que ver si puedo tomarme el día libre.
I still have to see if I can take the day off.
No tengo planes fijos.
I don't have any fixed plans.
Meaning: I don’t have any fixed plans.
When to use: Use this to say your plans are open or flexible.
Este fin de semana no tengo planes fijos.
I don't have any fixed plans this weekend.
Para las vacaciones, no tengo planes fijos todavía.
For the holidays, I don't have fixed plans yet.
¿Vas a hacer algo ___?
Are you doing anything ___?
Meaning: Are you doing anything ___?
When to use: Use this question to ask if someone has plans at a particular time (e.g., this weekend, tonight).
¿Vas a hacer algo esta tarde?
Are you doing anything this afternoon?
¿Vas a hacer algo el sábado por la noche?
Are you doing anything Saturday night?
¿Qué quieres hacer después de ___?
What do you want to do after ___?
Meaning: What do you want to do after ___?
When to use: Ask this when you want to know someone's preferred action after an event or time.
¿Qué quieres hacer después de la reunión?
What do you want to do after the meeting?
¿Qué quieres hacer después de clase?
What do you want to do after class?
Tengo muchas ganas de ___.
I'm looking forward to ___.
Meaning: I’m looking forward to ___.
When to use: Use this to express positive anticipation about an event, trip, or activity.
Tengo muchas ganas de viajar a Perú el próximo año.
I'm really looking forward to traveling to Peru next year.
Tengo muchas ganas de ver la película nueva con ustedes.
I'm excited to see the new movie with you.
Estoy ahorrando para ___.
I'm saving up for ___.
Meaning: I’m saving up for ___.
When to use: Say this to explain that you are putting money aside for a future purchase, trip, or goal.
Estoy ahorrando para un viaje a la playa el verano que viene.
I'm saving up for a beach trip next summer.
Estoy ahorrando para cambiar de coche el año que viene.
I'm saving to buy a new car next year.
No creo que vaya a ___.
I don't think I'll ___.
Meaning: I don’t think I’ll ___.
When to use: Use this to say a future action is unlikely or you don't intend to do it.
Tip: Students sometimes use the simple future (iré) incorrectly; this phrase uses 'no creo que' + 'vaya a' to show doubt.
No creo que vaya a trabajar el domingo.
I don't think I'll work on Sunday.
No creo que vaya a aceptar esa oferta si es muy cara.
I don't think I'll accept that offer if it's too expensive.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna and David make plans for the weekend, balancing savings and free time.
What are Anna and David mainly discussing?
Anna
¿Vas a hacer algo este fin de semana?
Are you doing anything this weekend?
David
No tengo planes fijos. Estoy tratando de hacerme tiempo para descansar.
I don't have any fixed plans. I'm trying to make time to rest.
Anna
Tengo muchas ganas de ir a la feria, pero todavía tengo que ver si puedo pagar el viaje.
I'm really looking forward to going to the fair, but I still have to see if I can afford the trip.
David
¿Estás ahorrando para eso?
Are you saving up for that?
Anna
Sí, estoy ahorrando para el viaje, pero no creo que vaya a comprar entradas VIP.
Yes, I'm saving up for the trip, but I don't think I'll buy VIP tickets.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which sentence means “I’m saving up for a beach trip.”?
Which question asks “Are you doing anything this Saturday?”
Which sentence means “I don’t have any fixed plans.”?
Which sentence expresses “I don’t think I’ll accept it”?
I'm saving up for a new camera.
Quiero comprar una cámara nueva, así que ___.
I'm looking forward to resting.
—¿Qué vas a hacer después del concierto? —__.
I still have to check the details before deciding.
Me ofrecieron trabajar en otro proyecto, pero ___.
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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