Future Simple

Future Simple

for B1-B2 students

You'll learn about

Forming the Future Simple

When to use

Examples

Forming the Future Simple

Auxiliary verb

won't (will not)

will

Structure. Positive sentences

will

Affirmative sentences

I will play the piano. = I'll play the piano. We will go for a walk. = We'll go for a walk. My mum will help me.

Structure. Negative sentences

won't

Negative sentences

I won't be late for school. We won't go for a walk. It won't help you.

Structure. Questions

Question word

V ?

Will

Questions

• Will you go to the supermarket?

• When will you buy the tickets?

• Who will tell her the truth?

When to use Future Simple

Timeline

Future

Past

Present

Future Simple is used

• to predict a future event
• to express a spontaneous decision
• to express willingness
• to make an offer
• to ask for advice or instructions
• to give an invitation

Examples

To predict a future event

• It will rain tomorrow.

• People won't go to Jupiter before the 22nd century.

• Who do you think will win?

To express a spontaneous decision

• I'll pay for the tickets by credit card.

• Maybe we'll stay in and watch television tonight.

• I think I'll go to the gym tomorrow.

• We'll go with you.

To express (un)willingness

• I'll do the washing-up.

• He'll carry your bag for you.

• The baby won't eat his soup.

• I won't leave until I've seen the manager!

To make an offer

• Shall I open the window?

• Shall we go to the cinema tonight?

• Shall we order pizza tonight?

• The bag looks heavy. Shall I carry it for you?

To ask for advice or instructions

• What shall I do with mail when it arrives?

• What shall I tell the teacher about this project?

• Shall I call him on mobile?

To give an invitation

• Will you marry me?

• Will you come to the dance with me?

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