GRAMMAR

FUTURE FORMS
(WILL) TO MAKE A PREDICTION OR
GIVE AN OPINION ABOUT THE FUTURE
We can use this form to make almost any prediction about the future,
whether we are talking about tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

SUBJECT WILL/WON’T VERB(BASE FORM) EXTRA INFORMATION

Ariana will arrive on time.

You won’t have any problems.

People will live in the space in the future

(WILL) FOR OFFERS, PROMISES OR A DECISION
MADE AT THE TIME OF SPEAKING
The future simple tense is used to express future intentions that are
decided at the time of speaking (spontaneous offers, promises and
decisions)
SUBJEC WILL VERB(BASE FORM) EXTRA INFORMATION INTENTION
T /WON’T

I will buy the tickets for you (OFFER)

you forever. (PROMISE)

I will love
a new car (DECISION)
I will have
(GOING TO) TO TALK ABOUT FUTURE
PLANS AND INTENTIONS
 It is used to express events you have already planned in the future
and your intentions for the future.
SUBJECT BE GOING TO VERB(BASE FORM) EXTRA INFORMATION

She is going to attend university to become a

doctor.
Martha and aren’t going to travel to Mexico this year.
Vanessa
I am not going to buy a new house.
(GOING TO) TO MAKE PREDICTIONS OFTEN
WHEN THESE ARE BASED ON PRESENT EVIDENCE
We often use (be going to) to make a prediction about the future. Our
prediction is based on evidence. We are saying what seems sure to happen.
e.g.
The sky is very black. It is going to rain

It’s 8:30! You are going to miss the train.

(PRESENT CONTINUOUS) TO TALK ABOUT
FIXED FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS
We can use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements
(plans which you have organized) in the future.
e.g.
SUBJECT Be VERB(ing) EXTRA INFORMATION/ TIME
EXPRESSION
My brother is playing DOTA tonight.
I am going to the market on Saturday.
They are watching a movie on the weekend
 (PRESENT SIMPLE) TO TALK ABOUT
SCHEDULED EVENTS IN THE FUTURE
When an event is on a schedule (we don’t plan) , we often use
the present simple to express the future. We usually also use a
future time expressions.
SUBJECT VERB(simple EXTRA INFORMATION/ TIME
form) EXPRESSION
The plane leaves Lima at 11:00 p.m tonight.
My delivery Comes in an hour.

Cesar arrives tomorrow.

CLAUSES
 What’s a clause?
A clause is : SUBJECT +VERB

I always wash my hands as soon as I get home .

Main Second
clause clause
 What’s a clause?
A clause is : SUBJECT +VERB

I always say, “good morning” as soon as I enter to my classroom.

Main Second
clause clause
 What’s a clause? A clause is : SUBJECT +VERB

1. I always check my cellphone as soon as I wake up.

WHEN/ JUST AFTER

2. I’m not going out tonight unless I clean my bedroom.

EXCEPT IF

3. I’ll call my boyfriend as soon as I’ve heard juicy news.

WHEN/ JUST AFTER

4. I won’t go to bed until I brush my teeth.

UP TO THE TIME

5. Once I’ve received my passport, I’m going to book my flight.

WHEN/ JUST AFTER
 meanings
1.Except if… = unless
2.Earlier in time = before
3.Up to the time = until
4.When/just after = once /as soon as
How to use it…
MAIN CLAUSE SECOND CLAUSE
as soon as
• simple present simple
• will
• be going to
+ once
unless
until
+ present
before

1.As soon as I wake up, I ___________.

2.I won’t ___________ unless I ______.
3.I’m not going to ______ until I _____ .
4.Before I _____, I’ll _______________.
How to use it…
MAIN CLAUSE SECOND CLAUSE
• simple present
• will
• be going to
+ • present perfect
Indicates that the action will
be completed before the
action in the main clause.

I’m going to celebrate once I’ve gotten my final score.

MAIN CLAUSE SECOND CLAUSE
(happens first)
1.As soon as I’ve eaten lunch, I ___________.
2.I won’t ___________ unless I’ve done my
homework.
3.I’m not going to ______ until I’ve _____ .
4.She’s going to _____ once she has______.
5.Before I have gotten crazy, I’ll_________