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    This document discusses ways to talk about the future in English. It outlines uses of "be going to + verb" to express intentions or predictions based on evidence. The present continuous ("be + verb-ing") is used to talk about arrangements. The future simple ("will + verb") expresses predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers/suggestions, and promises. Finally, the present simple is used for timetables and programs.

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    This document discusses ways to talk about the future in English. It outlines uses of "be going to + verb" to express intentions or predictions based on evidence. The present continuous ("be + verb-ing") is used to talk about arrangements. The future simple ("will + verb") expresses predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers/suggestions, and promises. Finally, the present simple is used for timetables and programs.

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    This document discusses ways to talk about the future in English. It outlines uses of "be going to + verb" to express intentions or predictions based on evidence. The present continuous ("be + verb-ing") is used to talk about arrangements. The future simple ("will + verb") expresses predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers/suggestions, and promises. Finally, the present simple is used for timetables and programs.

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    FUTURE

    BE GOING TO +VERB • INTENTIONS


    My friends are going to meet me at the airport.
    I am going to buy a new car next year.

    • PREDICTIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE


    There are black clouds in the sky. It’s going to
    rain.

    PRESENT CONTINUOUS • ARRANGEMENTS


    (BE + V-ING) I’m leaving tomorrow.
    We are having a party this weekend.

    FUTURE SIMPLE • PREDICTIONS ( I think/ expect/ hope)


    (WILL+VERB) I think you’ll be happier in your new job.

    • SPONTANEOUS DECISIONS
    I’ll have fish today.
    I’ll take those shoes.

    • OFFERS/ SUGGESTIONS
    I’ll do the dishes tonight.
    Shall I open the window?

    • PROMISES
    I won’t be late.
    I’ll send you a postcard.

    PRESENT SIMPLE • TIMETABLES, PROGRAMS


    The train leaves at 10.00.
    The conference starts tomorrow.

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