FUTURE FORMS 2º

FUTURE FORMS

BE GOING TO

WILL

We use BE GOING TO for:

• Plans:

We're going to have a sleepover this weekend.

• Predictions with evidence:

Look at those dark clouds. It's going to rain soon.

We use WILL for:

• Spontaneous decisions:

It's too hot in here. I'll open the window.

• Predictions without evidence:

I think the new movie will be awesome.

• Promises /offers:

Don't worry, I'll return your book tomorrow.

PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

We use PRESENT SIMPLE for:

• TIMETABLES :

My English class starts at 9 AM every Monday.The bus leaves the station at 3:30 PM every day.

We use PRESENT CONTINUOUS for:

• ARRANGEMENTS:

I'm meeting David at the mall after school.He's coming over to work on the group project this evening.

EXCEPTIONS:

• FUTURE FORMS OF CAN (->WILL BE ABLE TO) AND MUST (->WILL HAVE TO):

(Present) I can save money -> I will be able to save money (future).(Present) I must be back at 2 AM -> I will have to be back at 2 AM (future).

• BE ABOUT TO

We are about to start the game, grab your controller. He's about to announce the winner of the contest, listen up!