The document summarizes different ways to talk about the future in English using verb tenses: 1. The Future Simple (will + verb) is used for predictions, promises, threats, offers, hopes, fears, and things not yet decided. 2. The Future Continuous (will be + verb+ing) describes actions that will be in progress at a stated future time or as a result of routine. 3. The Future Perfect (will + have + past participle) refers to actions completed before a specified time in the future. 4. "Be going to" (am/is/are + going + infinitive) expresses intentions, plans, or predictions based on evidence.

2. FUTURE
BE GOING
SIMPLE
FUTURE PRESENT
CONTINUOUS SIMPLE
FUTURE PRESENT
PERFECT CONTINUOUS

3. FUTURE SIMPLE
will + V
1. predictions about the future
(hope, think, believe, expect, imagine, I’m sure, I’m
afraid, probably, perhaps)
He’ll probably be late.
2. for promises
I promise I won’t forget you.
3. for on-the-spot decision
I’m so tired. I’ll tale a break.
4. for threats
If you don’t study hard, you will fail your exams.
5. for
hopes, fears, offers, promises, warnings, predictions, requests, co
mments (expect, hope, believe, I’m sure, I’m afraid, probably)
I’m afraid she will be busy tomorrow.
6. for things we are not yet sure about or we haven’t decided to
do yet.
Maybe I’ll go to the cinema later.

4. FUTURE CONTINUOUS
will be + Ving
1. for actions which will be in progress at a stated future
time
This time next week I’ll be sunbathing in Sochi
2. for actions which will definitely happen in the future as
a result of a routine or arrangement.
She will be driving to London tonight.
3. When we ask politely about someone’s plans for the
near future.
Will you be watching the show tonight?

5. FUTURE PERFECT
Will + have + V3
1. for an action which will be finished before a stated
future time
She will have written her essay by 7 o’clock.
Time expressions
Before
By
By then
By the time
Untill / till

6. BE GOING TO
am/is/are + going + infinitive
1. To talk about our future plans and intentions
She is going to go shopping tomorrow.
2. To make predictions based on what we see or know
There are black clouds in the sky. It looks like it is going
to rain.
3. To talk about things we are sure about or we have
already decided to do in the near future.
They are going to build a bridge here.

7. PRESENT SIMPLE with future
meaning
Vs, V
Timetables/ programmes
The bus arrives at 2 o’clock in the morning.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS with
future meaning
am/is/are + Ving
Fixed arrangements in the near future
I’m relaxing at home this weekend.