Future

Future

1. Will

   • We use will to talk about predictions and spontaneous decisions.
   • STRUCTURE: SUBJECT + WILL + BASE FORM + COMPLEMENT
   • Examples: I think, she will become a famous writer in the future. (prediction) Global warming won't be a problem in 100 years. (prediction) There isn't any milk. I'll buy it. (spontaneous decision)

2. BE GOING TO

   • We use be going to to talk about future plans and intentions.
   • STRUCTURE: SUBJECT + 'M / 'S / 'RE + GOING TO + BASE FORM + COMPLEMENT
   • Examples: I'm going to take pictures of the classroom. I'm going to exercise at the sport centre later.

3. PRESENT CONTINUOUS

   • We use the Present Continuous to talk about future arrangements.
   • STRUCTURE: SUBJECT + 'M / 'S / 'RE + - ING FORM + COMPLEMENT
   • Examples: I'm having a party on Friday. I'm visiting my grandparents.

4. PRESENT SIMPLE

   • We use the Present Simple for timetables.
   • Examples: The train arrives at 7:30 a.m. The plane lands at 8:00 p.m.