Future forms 1-

Going to & Will

Use going to or will for predictions

 "Going to"
• Future tense with "going to" is more commonly used
when you want to refer to the immediate future,
that is, something that is about to happen.
• Examples:
• She is going to pay with a credict card.
• She is going to have her baby very soon.
 Structure
Subject + auxiliary verb (to be) + "going to" + main
verb.

I am going to call you tonight.

 "Will"
• The future with "will" is used to say general
predictions:
• Use will/won’t for statements of facts, quick
decisions, promises or predictions.
• Examples:
• I’m sure it will rain tomorrow.
• I will pay later
 Structure
Subject + "will" + main verb.

I will call you tonight.

 Future forms 2
• Other ways of expressing the future:
• Use the present continuous for fixed plans, or
arrangements with other people.
• example:
• She’s working this weekend.
• Use the present simple for schedule events

• Example:

• The show starts at 7 p.m

 exercises
• Complete with will/won’t or going to.

• Sorry I didn´t wash the dishes. I _______ do them

tomorrow I promise.
• It’s a long way to the airport and the bus is terrible. I
_________ take you in my car.
• I_______ go to school tomorrow because I have to
go to the doctor.