grammar explanation, future tenses explained

1. FUTURE
TENSESBy Pepa Mut

2. Introduction
 We use four different verb tenses to talk
about the future:
1. Present Simple
2. Present Continuous
3. Be going to
4. Will

3. 1. Present Simple
 We use the Present Simple when
talking about events on a definite
timetable or program.
The football match starts at 4 p.m.
 You may find some of these verbs:
To be, open, close, begin, start, end,
finish, arrive, come, leave, return.

4. 2. Present Continuous
 We use the Present Continous when
we talk about a definite plan or a fixed
arrangement (+time/ place reference):
I’m meeting Ann tomorrow at ten at the
café.

5. 3. Be going to
We use the verb “be” going to for:
-predictions based on evidence:
Look! He’s going to fall down!
-intentions, plans or decisions made
before the time of speaking:
He’s going to study German next year.

6. 4.Will
The verb will/won’t + bare infinitive is
used for:
-making general predictions:
By 2050, most people will live to 120.
-talking about decisions made at the time
of speaking (immediate decisions):
“I’m cold” “I’ll close the window”

7. Future continuous