Relier Pairs Talking about Future IIVersion en ligne Source: Business Result Int par Clara Asesora 1 It may not happen. 2 Next year, we'll probably increase the travel budget. 3 That might be ok but let me check with HR first. 4 Everything could go up about 5%. 5 You'll definitely need more travel. 6 We'll possibly expand your department next year. 7 We're going to spend even more if we don't employ someone else. The speaker makes an strong prediction based on some evidence. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker is fairly certain. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker is less certain.