Future Forms in English!
There are four different structures that are typically used to talk about the future.
They are listed here:
PRESENT SIMPLE
timetables, schedules
- The train leaves at 5.30.
- The film starts at 8pm.
- This course ends in January, next year.
- What time does the train leave?
- What time does the film start?
- When does this course end?
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How To Use Simple Present
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
arrangements
- I’m staying at Mum’s tonight.
- Greg is giving a talk at the conference.
- I’m seeing my doctor tomorrow afternoon.
- Where are you staying tonight?
- Is Greg giving a talk at the conference?
- When are you seeing your doctor?
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ALWAYS used in Present Continuous
GOING TO
plans, intentions
- I’m going to buy a bigger car.
- I’m not going to give up this job.
- What are you going to do?
predictions based on evidence
- She’s going to fail her exams unless she starts studying.
- It’s going to rain. Look at those clouds!
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12 (All) English Tenses with Examples
WILL
spontaneous decisions
- I’ll call him and ask how he is.
- Can you wait here? I’ll just go and buy a postcard.
predictions, possibilities
- I think he’ll like this T-shirt
- I think I’ll stay in tonight.
offers, promises
- I’ll help you.
- I won’t tell anyone, believe me.
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The Difference Between SHALL and WILL
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