English grammar
When + present simple for the future, and I hope…
Talk about future plans using when + present simple and I hope (revising Units 30 & 34).
From the scene Next year
In short
After when, use the present simple for something not yet happened: when I start. Say I hope + present for a hope.
Your turn
Which one goes with when + present simple (a dream)?
Options: when I start the next project, I'll be the producer · I hope next year brings fewer surprises · when Don Ramón puts in a lift
Show answer
when + present simple (a dream) → when Don Ramón puts in a lift
How it works
For something that hasn't happened yet, when is followed by the present simple, not will.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
When I (blank) free time, I want to learn to cook.
Options: will have · had · have
Show answer
When I have free time, I want to learn to cook.
Cuando tenga tiempo libre, quiero aprender a cocinar.
Good to know
When I start the next project, when Don Ramón puts in a lift.
Good to know
I hope + present simple says what you hope will happen: I hope next year brings fewer surprises.
when + present simple (a plan) when I start the next project, I'll be the producer
Javi
When I start the next project, I'll be the producer.
Cuando empiece el próximo proyecto, seré el productor.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: When Don Ramón puts in a lift · I hope next year brings fewer surprises · When I start the next project, I'll be the producer
Show answer
Javi
When I start the next project, I'll be the producer.
Cuando empiece el próximo proyecto, seré el productor.
when + present simple (a dream) when Don Ramón puts in a lift
Nuria
And when Don Ramón puts in a lift, we'll go up without complaining.
Y cuando Don Ramón ponga un ascensor, subiremos sin quejarnos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And (blank), we'll go up without complaining.
Options: I hope next year brings fewer surprises · when Don Ramón puts in a lift · when I start the next project
Show answer
Nuria
And when Don Ramón puts in a lift, we'll go up without complaining.
Y cuando Don Ramón ponga un ascensor, subiremos sin quejarnos.
I hope + present simple I hope next year brings fewer surprises
I hope + is I hope this one is the last
Your turn
What goes with I hope this one is the last?
Options: when + present simple (a dream) · I hope + is · when + present simple (a plan)
Show answer
I hope this one is the last → I hope + is
Common mistake
Not will start or started here. When + present simple for the future.
When I start the next project, I'll be the producer.
Cuando empiece el próximo proyecto, seré el productor.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| when + present simple (a plan) | when I start the next project, I'll be the producer |
|---|---|
| when + present simple (a dream) | when Don Ramón puts in a lift |
| I hope + present simple | I hope next year brings fewer surprises |
| I hope + is | I hope this one is the last |
More lines from the story
- JaviWhen I have free time, I want to learn to cook.Cuando tenga tiempo libre, quiero aprender a cocinar.
- ElenaA lift? I've been hoping for that for years!¿Un ascensor? ¡Eso lo espero desde hace años!
- ElenaAnother job? I've lost count!¿Otro trabajo? ¡Ya he perdido la cuenta!
- NuriaAnd now what? Do you have plans for next year?¿Y ahora qué? ¿Tenéis planes para el año que viene?