curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-plan-future-events/6750775f2b0832e88216e98c.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What's the best answer to Maria's question?
The training is planned for Thursday afternoon.
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The training will be planned for Thursday afternoon.
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This uses the Future Simple tense, which suggests the plan has not been made yet. Maria's question assumes the training is already scheduled.
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Maria's question, when is that planned?, uses the Present Simple tense (is planned) to ask about a fixed future event.
The Present Simple is commonly used for schedules, timetables, or planned events because it gives a sense of certainty. For example:
The bus leaves at 9 AM tomorrow. - This shows a fixed schedule.
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