Meaning
You can use "What will you do" as a question that asks what someone is willing to do or wants to do. It's a more formal way to ask what someone's future plans are during a conversation.
Today's Sentences
- What will you do this summer?
- What will you do this weekend?
- What will you do for Christmas?
- What will you do for your birthday?
- What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
- Writer's Note
01
What will you do this summer?
Situation 1
Do you have plans after school ends?
I’m still thinking about it.
What will you do this summer?
Nothing special.
Wanna hang out?
Sure!
Situation 2
What will you do this summer?
We usually drive up to our cabin by the lake.
That sounds relaxing.
You’re welcome to come for a weekend, if you like?
02
What will you do this weekend?
Situation 1
What will you do this weekend?
Probably just hang out at the beach with my friends.
Yea, dips in the ocean and cool off with a drink.
Exactly.
You should come and get to know my friends.
Situation 2
Are you off work now?
Yea.
What will you do this weekend?
I’m gonna be lazy and catch up on some sleep.
I know how you feel, it’s been a rough week.
Call me if you get bored.
03
What will you do for Christmas?
Situation 1
What will you do for Christmas?
We’re going to see my family this Christmas.
That sounds lovely.
Yea, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen them.
Situation 2
What will you do for Christmas this year?
We’ve invited our whole family and extended families to spend Christmas together.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a full house.
I expect it to be a little over the top.
It might be the last time I ever invite anyone over.
04
What will you do for your birthday?
Situation 1
What will you do for your birthday?
I don’t really like celebrating my birthday.
Really?
Why is that?
All the attention makes me feel uncomfortable.
Situation 2
Hey, isn’t it your birthday this week?
Yea, it is.
What will you do for your birthday?
I think my friends are planning a surprise party.
But they don’t know that I know.
05
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
Situation 1
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I’m planning a romantic dinner for my boyfriend.
Really?
That’s so cute.
He always does so many things for me.
I thought it would be a nice way to do something nice for him.
Situation 2
Gosh, it’s February already?
Yea, what will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I have no idea.
Valentine’s Day is so overrated.
I agree.
But you know what they say, ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’.
Writer's Note
A phrase similar to "What will you do" is "What are you going to do?" Here are some examples to help you.
- What will you do for New Year's Eve? 👉 What are you going to do for New Year's Eve?
- What will you do for dinner tonight? 👉 What are you going to do for dinner tonight?
- What will she do for the baby shower? 👉 What is she going to do for the baby shower?
- What will he do before the wedding starts? 👉 What is he going to do before the wedding starts?
- What will they do after the award ceremony? 👉 What are they going to do after the award ceremony?
What will you do with all these sentences? What are you going to study after you're done with week's English sentences? Make up your own sentences and practice saying them aloud. Can you incorporate them into your daily conversation. If so, go for it! You're only going to get better from here.
