Will or To be going to

Will Going to
On the spot decisions Prior Plan (plan bine stabilit)
 I’m thirsty ,I think I’ll buy a drink  The decision was made before the moment of speaking
 I’m going to visit my friends next week
Offer Evidence /signs
 That bag looks heavy ,I’ll help you  When there are signs that something is likely to happen
 It’s 70-0 they’re going to win
Promise
 Don’t worry ,I won’t tell anyone
Threat (amenințare)
 If you don’t stop ,I’ll tell your mother
Refusal
 She won’t listen to anything I say
You can use both WILL or TO BE GOING TO for making decisions
 I think it will rain tomorrow
 I think it’s going to rain tomorrow