This document discusses the uses of different future tense forms in English: - "Going to" is used to talk about plans and predictions that are based on evidence. - The present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations in the future. - "Will" is used for predictions based on opinions, instant decisions, promises, and offers. - "Shall" is used to offer to do something or to suggest an action.

1. Going toGoing to
WillWill
Present continuousPresent continuous
ShallShall

2. 
 Plans
I’m going to eat out with my family this weekend.
My sister and I are going on holidays next summer
together.
1. Going to

3. 
 Predictions based on evidence.
She is going to have a baby.
It’s going to rain tonight.
Going to

4. 
 Future arrangements, very similar in
meaning to going to.
I’m travelling to Italy next month. I have already booked
the tickets and the hotel.
My sister is getting married next summer. She has
everything ready: the dress, the church, the restaurant, the
invitations, etc.
2. Present continuous

5. 
 We use will for
- predictions based on one’s opinion.
- instant decisions
- promises
- offers.
3. Will

6. 
In twenty years, all couples will get divorced.
You have to watch Modern Family. It’s so funny, I think
you will like it.
Predictions

7. 
 (At a restaurant) Ok, I’ll have the steak and the onion
soup, please.(instant decision)
 I will always love you.(promise)
 I’ll help you with your bags, they look heavy. (offer)
Promises, offers, instant
decisions, suggestions

8. 
 Offers.
A: It’s too hot here.
B: Shall I open the window?
A: I’m thirsty.
B: Shall I bring you a glass of water?
A: My bags are too heavy.
B: Shall we help you?
4. Shall