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Will, going to, and present

continuous

• We use will + infinitive for things we

“That looks heavy. I’ll
help you carry it.”
decide to do as we are speaking
(instant decisions, offers, promises).

“I’ve already decided on • We use going to + infinitive for

Tim’s birthday present.
things we have already decided to
I’m going to get him a
new mobile phone.” do before speaking (intentions).

• We use the present continuous for

We’ve booked the flight.
things we have already agreed to
We’re flying to Barbados
in February.
do, usually with somebody else
(arrangements).