WILL VS BE GOING TO

WILL VS BE GOING TO

1. WILL

   • used for something we just decided
     • RAPID DECISION
       • I'm thirsty. I think I will buy a drink
     • OFFER
       • That looks heavy. I will help you with it
     • PROMISE
       • Don't worry, I won't tell anyone
     • THREAT
       • If you don't stop, I will tell your mother
     • REFUSAL
       • She won't listen to anything I say

2. BE GOING TO

   • to is used to make plans
     • PRIOR PLAN
       • The decision was made before the moment of speaking
       • I'm going to the beach the next weekend with my friends
     • EVIDENCE / SIGNS
       • When there are signs that sometings is likely to happen
       • My stomach hurts a lot and I think I am going to throw up
       • It's 70-0. They're going to win