To talk about what you want to do in the future in Mandarin, you can use the simple formula “要” + verb. Let’s go through it step by step:

1. How It Works:

   • Just use 要 + a verb!
   • For example: 我要吃 (Wǒ yào chī) means "I want to eat."

2. What "要" Means:

   • It tells us what someone plans to do or needs to do.
   • It can also mean "to want."

3. Some Examples:

   • 我们要去学校 (Wǒmen yào qù xuéxiào) means "We are going to school."
   • 她要学习中文 (Tā yào xuéxí zhōngwén) means "She will study Chinese."

4. Let’s Practice:

   • You can make your own sentences using these common phrases:
     • 要喝 (yào hē) means "want to drink."
     • 要买 (yào mǎi) means "want to buy."

5. Fun Activities:

   • Listen to conversations that use this pattern.
   • Pretend to plan future activities with your friends.
   • Write short paragraphs about your future plans using this structure.

Now you're ready to speak about your future plans in Mandarin!