This document discusses the different uses of future forms in English: 1. Will/shall + infinitive is used for predictions not based on present evidence, promises, offers, and questions with shall for offers/suggestions. 2. Be going to + infinitive expresses plans and intentions that have been decided, as well as predictions based on present evidence. 3. The present continuous (be + verb + -ing) is used for future arrangements that have already been made, such as scheduled events. It emphasizes that the arrangements are in place.

1. FUTURE FORMSshall/will + infinitive, begoingto + infinitive, PresentContinuous NEFi 1C

2. As a general rule Predictions Will/’ll andgoingto + infinitive Plans and intentions Be goingto + infinitive Arrangements Presentcontinuous

3. Be goingto+ infinitive Use itforfutureplans and intentions (youhavedecidedto do something) My sister’sgoingtoadopt a child Areyougoingtobuya new car? I’mnotgoingtogoto New York nextweek Withtheverbgo, you can leaveouttheinfinitive I’mnotgoing (togo) to New York nextweek

4. Be goingto + infinitive Use itforpredictions (basedonpresentevidence) It’sgoingtorain. (The skyisverydark) Look, they’regoingtocrash!

5. PresentContinuousBe + verb + -ing Use itforfuturearrangements. We’regettingmarried in October They’remeeting at 10.00 Whatareyoudoingafterclasstoday? I’mmeeting my friends and havingdinnerwiththem at a restaurant

6. FutureArrangements You can also use goingto+ infinitive Goingtoshows thatyouhavemade a decision We’regoingtogetmarried in thesummer Presentcontinuousemphasizesthatyouhavemadethearrangements We’regettingmarriedonJuly 12th (we’vebookedthechurch)

7. Will/shall + infinitive Use will/’ll forinstantdecisions I’llhavethesteak. Use will/’ll forpromises I won’ttellanyonewhereyou are Use will/’ll forpredictions(notbasedonpresentevidence) You’lllovethe film By 2030 cars willfly Use will/’ll foroffers I’llcarrythat bag foryou

8. Will/shall + infinitive Use Shall(NOT will) withI and weforoffers and suggestionswhenthey are questions Shall I helpyouwithyourhomework? Shallwedance?