The document discusses the differences between going to, present continuous, will, and shall when used for expressing future meaning. Going to is used to talk about plans and intentions, while present continuous is used for arrangements. Will is used for predictions based on opinion, instant decisions, promises, and offers. Shall is used to make offers of assistance or suggestions.

1. Going toGoing to
WillWill
Present continuousPresent continuous
ShallShall

2. 
Going to vs present continuous
 Going to  Present continuous
Plans, intentions Arrangements
I’m seeing The Lion King
this weekend. I’ve got the
tickets for Saturday at 9.
I’m going to see Lion King next
Easter when I go to Madrid. I
still have to buy the tickets.
*But very often both can be used

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

4. 
In twenty years, giraffes
will be extinct.
The EU will ban the use
of palm oil in processed
foods soon.
Predictions

5. 
I will always love you.(promise)
I’ll help you with your bags, they look heavy. (offer)
(At a restaurant) I’ll have a salad.
(The phone is ringing) I’ll pick it up
Promises, offers, instant
decisions

6. 
 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

7. 
 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