will o going to

will o going to

1. simple and continuous future

   • affirmative
     • will - going to
   • negative
     • will not (won´t) --- not going to

2. will

   • We talk about a decision we make spontaneously
     • I'm hungry. I will buy a hamburger in the corner.
   • We refuse to do something
     • I will not go to that party.
   • We ask for help
     • Will you help us with our project?
   • We make predictions based on our opinions
     • It will be a fantastic party.
   • We refer to something that will happen in the future
     • The equinox will be on September 21.

3. going to

   • We talk about the activities that we have planned and will do in the future
     • First, we are going to stop at the coffee shop to buy coffee. Then, we are going to pick you up
   • We make predictions based on facts that we can perceive
     • The sky is gray. I think it's going to rain later.
   • We are sure that something will happen
     • He is going to come. I am sure.