A2 - English
FUTURE FORMS
START
FUTURE FORMS
be going to
will
present continuous
present simple
WILL/WON'T + infinitive
The future simple is usually used for:
- Instant decisions.E.g. I'll call her immediately. I won't have dinner. - Offers/Promises. E.g. I'll always love you. I'll help you with your homework. - General predictions and facts. E.g. It will probably rain at the weekend. The election will take place on 2nd of March. - After certain verbs: think, know, hope, doubt, expect... E.g. I think you will enjoy the movie.
WILL/WON'T
BE+ GOING TO + infinitive
BE GOING TO is usually used for:
BE GOING TO
- Plans and intentions.E.g. I am going to learn Italian next year. - Predictions based on evidence. E.g. It's going to rain (I can see the grey clouds).
PRESENT CONTINUOUSbe + verb -ing
We use the present continuous with a future meaning for:
- Future arrangements, i.e. for plans we have made at a fixed time or place in the future.E.g. She is getting married in June. I'm meeting an old friend tonight. They aren't coming to the party tomorrow. Is he meeting us at the restaurant?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PRESENT SIMPLE
The present simple can also be used to talk about future events:
- Concerning fixed timetables and regular schedules.E.g. The bus leaves at 3 p.m. The plane lands at 7 a.m. The lesson begins at 8 p.m.
PRESENT SIMPLE
A2 - Future
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A2 - English
FUTURE FORMS
START
FUTURE FORMS
be going to
will
present continuous
present simple
WILL/WON'T + infinitive
The future simple is usually used for:
- Instant decisions.E.g. I'll call her immediately. I won't have dinner. - Offers/Promises. E.g. I'll always love you. I'll help you with your homework. - General predictions and facts. E.g. It will probably rain at the weekend. The election will take place on 2nd of March. - After certain verbs: think, know, hope, doubt, expect... E.g. I think you will enjoy the movie.
WILL/WON'T
BE+ GOING TO + infinitive
BE GOING TO is usually used for:
BE GOING TO
- Plans and intentions.E.g. I am going to learn Italian next year. - Predictions based on evidence. E.g. It's going to rain (I can see the grey clouds).
PRESENT CONTINUOUSbe + verb -ing
We use the present continuous with a future meaning for:
- Future arrangements, i.e. for plans we have made at a fixed time or place in the future.E.g. She is getting married in June. I'm meeting an old friend tonight. They aren't coming to the party tomorrow. Is he meeting us at the restaurant?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PRESENT SIMPLE
The present simple can also be used to talk about future events:
- Concerning fixed timetables and regular schedules.E.g. The bus leaves at 3 p.m. The plane lands at 7 a.m. The lesson begins at 8 p.m.
PRESENT SIMPLE