English does not have a verb form specifically used to express future

tense. We have to choose from a variety of forms (using 'will'/'shall', 'going

to', the present continuous, the present simple, etc.) to talk about future
events. The future expressed with the modal auxiliaries will and shall + the
base form of the verb is known as the future simple tense or 'will' future.
Keep in mind, however, that 'will' doesn't always serve to indicate the future.
We can use 'will' to talk about events happening at the present. (For
example: This car won't start.)

We use the Future Simple

Structure Examples
Tense:

The future simple

1. I will finish my
tense is composed of two
report later today. to say that something will
parts: will/shall + base
2. The sun will rise at happen in the future. Adverbs of
verb. Will andshall are
6:03 am. time that will indicate such tense
often contracted to 'll.
3. I'll go to the may
market tomorrow. include, tomorrow, today, later
Affirmative form 4. There will today, in five minutes, in two
be another hours, on Monday, on Saturday
I + shall / conference next afternoon, next
will + work month. week/month, this year, etc.
we 5. I'll come to see
you on Sunday. ! Note that when we talk
you 6. We'll be back on about prior plans, strong
he/she/it + will + w Friday afternoon.
intentions or fixed
ork 7. Tom will visit his arrangements we do not
they parents next week. normally use 'will':
8. They will paint the
1. I shall/will write her fence blue.
I am going to meet him this
tomorrow. 9. I will return in two afternoon. ('to be' + 'going to' +
2. We shall/will go hours. main form of the verb)
shopping together during 10. He will finish his
I'm going to buy a new car this
the holidays. homework in twenty year. ('to be' + 'going to' + main
minutes. form of the verb)
Note: 'Will' is used 11. Jane will I am going to a party tommorrow
with all turn 18 this year. night. (the present continuous)
persons.'Shall' can be 12. The wedding will Tina is getting married next
used instead take place on May month. (the present continuous)
of 'will' withI/we. In 8th. The
modern ceremony will ! Note: 'Will' is used instead
English, particularly in begin at 4pm, of 'going to' when a formal style
American followed by a meal is required, particularly in the
English, 'shall' with a and a big party. written language (See 12)
future reference is rarely
used. Note: In certain
 situations we
Negative form use 'will' to
emphasize:
I SHALL + NOT
we /SHAN'T/ 13. You will
+ WORK drink your milk!
14. I will find a job.
I
you WILL + 1. I'll close the
NOT window.
he/she/it /WON'T/ 2. I'll have a cup of
tea, please. to express spontaneous
we + WORK decision /
they 3. - The phone is
ringing. to volunteer to do something (the
- I'll answer it. action is decidedat the moment
I won't answer that of speaking)
question. 4. - Oops, I dropped
They won't accept this my pencil.
offer. - I'll pick it up.
1. I think it will rain.
Interrogative form 2. The weather
tomorrow will to predict future events (for
To form interrogative be sunny and warm. example, to say what we think or
sentences we 3. I think David believe will happen), we use
use willwith all persons: Brown will be the both'will' and 'going to'
next mayor of our
WILL I WORK? city. ! But note that we use 'going
we 4. Everything will to' (not 'will') to make predictions
be fine. about events when there is
you 5. You are going to aconcrete evidence:
WILL he/she/it WO be a famous artist
RK? some day. Look at those dark clouds in the
they 6. I think you are sky. It is going torain soon.
going to marry a
Will you open the wrong person.
window, please?
Will you do it for me? 1. I'll be there at 7
p.m., I promise.
to make promises or threats
Note: We use shall to 2. I'll tell your parents
make offers, ask for what you did.
advices or suggestions, 1. Will you
etc. (mainly in British please help me to do
English) my homework? to request help or to offer help
2. That suitcase is too
1. Shall I close the door? heavy. I’ll help you.
2. Shall we go to picnic
tomorrow? 1. I'll probably with words and expressions
3. Shall I study English? get there by my car. such
2. You must read this as: probably,possibly, perhaps, (
book. I'm sure you'll I'm) sure, (I) expect
 'Shall' is also used as like it.
an imperative in formal 3. I expect Tom will
or legal written pass his exam.
statements:
1. If it begins to rain,
I'll certainly nead an
1. The Chairman shall to talk about consequences
umbrella.
be present at the (with if, when, provided, unless,
2. She will
Company's general as, as soon as, as long as, etc.)
tell him when he
meetings.
calls.
2. The accused shall
be present during the 1. I'll be in Athens
trial. tomorrow. when the main verb is be even
2. I'll be at a if we talk about planned events
conference next week.

More examples:

1. Will you go shoppi

ng?
2. I will not
permit that kind of
behaviour.
3. Will our
theacher come with
us?
Yes, he will. No,
he won't.
4. Our teacher won't
come with us.