talking about future

talking about future

1. present simple

2. will

   • on-the spot decisions
     • It's cold in here. I'll turn on the heating.
   • hopes, fears, threats, warnings, predictions, requests, comments, etc.
     • expect, hope, believe, I'm sure, I'm afraid, probably
       • I hope, he'll like his birthday present
   • actions or predictions which we think may (not) happen in the bfuture
     • She'll probably win
   • actions that we cannot control but which will definetely happen
     • The baby will be born in the new year.
   • things we are not yet sure about or we haven't decided to do yet.
     • Maybe, I'll buy a car

3. be going to

4. present continuous