Future simple vs "going to" future

Future simple vs "going to" future

1. Formulation

   • Future simple
     • I will (I'll) do it
   • "Going to" future
     • I am (I'm) going to do it

2. Usage

   • Future simple
     • 1. Expressing a possibility in the future
       • It'll probably rain tonight
     • 2. Making a decision at the time of speaking
       • A: It's terrible cold in this room -> B: I'll put the heater for yoy
   • "Going to" future
     • 1. Express something that is certain to happen in the future
       • Look as those black clouds, it's going to rain any minute
     • 2. Talking about a decision or a plan you have made before the time of speaking
       • I know you want to see the town. I am going to show you around.

3. Comparison

   • Will
     • I. Possibility
       • I hope he'll past his test
     • II. Decision at the time of speaking
       • A: May i speak with Mr. Rossi please B:Hold on I'll put you through
   • "Going to"
     • I. Certainly
       • He has studied really hard. He's definitely going to pass his test
     • II. Decision made before the time of speaking
       • Mr. Rossi Isn't here I'm going to put you through to his assistant

4. Use of Shall and Gonna

   • Shall
     • You can use Shall instead of will for the pronouns I and we, but you'll sound quite formal
       • I'll see you later = I shall you see you later
   • Gonna
     • Gonna is the contract of "Going to". It is spoken language and only appropiate in informal conversations
       • I'm going to watch a film tonight= I'm gonna watch a film tonight

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