FUTURE
WAYS TO EXPRESS THEM
TO BE GOING TO
WILL
TO BE + VERB ING
When use be going to, we put the emphasis on our intention to do something.
We often use the present continuous to talk about the future, especially about future plans when we have decided a time and a place with other people. We normally use a future time expression, e.g. tomorrow, next week, at 7, etc.
Use will for decisions that you take at the moment of speaking (instant decisions).
EXAMPLE
‘Your car is dirty.’ ‘I know. I’m going to wash it tomorrow.’ (=it’s my intention, but I haven’t arranged to do it)
I’m going to study for the exams tomorrow. (=it’s my intention)
EXAMPLE
Oh, we don’t have sugar.’ ‘Don’t worry, I’ll buy some.’
EXAMPLE
I’m leaving at 8 tomorrow. (=it’s an arrangement)
I’m playing golf with Jack next Saturday. Would you like to come?
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FUTURE
WAYS TO EXPRESS THEM
TO BE GOING TO
WILL
TO BE + VERB ING
When use be going to, we put the emphasis on our intention to do something.
We often use the present continuous to talk about the future, especially about future plans when we have decided a time and a place with other people. We normally use a future time expression, e.g. tomorrow, next week, at 7, etc.
Use will for decisions that you take at the moment of speaking (instant decisions).
EXAMPLE
‘Your car is dirty.’ ‘I know. I’m going to wash it tomorrow.’ (=it’s my intention, but I haven’t arranged to do it)
I’m going to study for the exams tomorrow. (=it’s my intention)
EXAMPLE
Oh, we don’t have sugar.’ ‘Don’t worry, I’ll buy some.’
EXAMPLE
I’m leaving at 8 tomorrow. (=it’s an arrangement)
I’m playing golf with Jack next Saturday. Would you like to come?