2. WILL
express predictions for the future
Tomorrow it will be rainy.
In the next five years I will learn a lot.
on-the-spot decisions
I am thirsty. I’ll make a cup of tea.
offers
I will help you with your homework.
promises
I will always love you.
3. Always use WILL with…
I promise…
I swear…
I am sure…
She will probably…
Perhaps he will…
We hope they will…
I think/ I don’t think…
4. BE GOING TO
For future events, I have already made a decision
I am going to visit my parents this month.
She is going to buy a new phone.
We are going to travel to Italy next year.
5. BE GOING TO
evident future events
Look at those clouds! It is going to rain.
That tree is going to fall.
The dog is going to eat the mouse.
Rita is going to have a baby.
6. Present Continuous
fixed events in the future
We are going to the airport tomorrow.
Mike and his girlfriend are getting married next
weekend.
I am seeing my dentist on Monday.
His friends are watching a great play at the
theatre tonight.
What are you doing next week?
7. Present Continuous
fixed events in the future
We are going to the airport tomorrow.
Mike and his girlfriend are getting married next
weekend.
I am seeing my dentist on Monday.
His friends are watching a great play at the
theatre tonight.
What are you doing next week?
