Form

will + verb
am/is/are + going to + verb

will not/won’t + verb

am/is/are not + going to + verb

Using “will”

1. To give or ask for information about the future.

o Her parents will be here in about an hour.
o All her friends will come to her wedding.
2. For plans or decisions made at the time of speaking.
o “We need some paper for the photocopier.” “Okay, I’ll go and get some.”
o “What would you like to eat?” “I’ll have a pizza please.”
3. To make predictions about the future.
o I think it will rain tomorrow.
o Al Pacino will win the award for Best Actor.
o Do you think Brazil will win the World Cup?
4. To make predictions about the present.
o Don’t phone her now, she’ll be busy.
5. To offer to do something.
o I’ll take you to the airport tomorrow.
o That suitcase looks heavy, I’ll carry it for you.
6. To agree to do something.
o Okay, I’ll come with you.
7. To promise to do something.
o I promise I won’t tell anyone you broke the window.
8. To make requests (or give orders).
o Will you open the door for me please?
o Will you marry me?
o Will you shut up please?
9. To refuse to do something or talk about refusals.
o No, I won’t cook your dinner, you can cook it yourself.
o I’ve asked him but he won’t do it.

Using “going to”

1. For plans or decisions made before speaking.

o Is John coming home soon? – Yes, I’m going to meet him at the airport
tomorrow.
o I’m going to watch TV in a minute, because my favourite programme is on.
2. To make predictions about the future based on present evidence.
o Look at the sky. It’s going to rain soon.
o Germany have just scored. England are going to lose again.