WILL VS. BE GOING TO

WILL VS. BE GOING TO

1. WILL

   • NO EVIDENCE SPONTANEOUS ACTIONS OFFERS/PROMISES REQUEST/INVITATION
     • EXPRESS FUTURE ACTIONS DECIDE AT THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING
     • EXPRESS A PREDICTION BASED ON PERSONAL OPINIONS OR EXPERIENCES
     • EXPRESS A FUTURE FACT

2. BE GOING TO

   • EVIDENCE ACTIONS WITH A PLAN/THOUGHT INTENTIONS
     • EXPRESS FUTURE PLANS DECIDED BEFORE THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING
     • EXPRESS A PREDICTION BASED ON PRESENT EVIDENCE
     • EXPRESS THAT SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN